Director of Accounting (International)

Scientific Games:

Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.

Position Summary

Scientific Games is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of International Accounting to support our global accounting operations outside of North America. Reporting to the Global Controller, this role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of our international accounting processes, financial reporting, and internal controls. The Director of International Accounting will play a critical role in supporting the company's global growth and expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee International Accounting Operations: Coordinate the day-to-day accounting operations for all international subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to local GAAP, IFRS, and company policies.
• Financial Reporting (International): Lead the review an analysis of consolidated international financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission in accordance with relevant accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Local GAAP Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the countries where the company operates, staying abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulations.
• IFRS Compliance: Ensure that international accounting practices align with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for consolidation purposes.
• Internal Controls (International): Develop, implement, and maintain a robust system of internal controls over international financial reporting to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Support Parent Reporting: Support reporting requirements to the Company’s Parent company including compliance with GAAP, collecting and reviewing necessary financial statement disclosures.
• Intercompany Accounting: Manage intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring accurate reconciliation and elimination during consolidation.
• Foreign Currency Accounting: Oversee the accounting for foreign currency transactions and balances, including translation and remeasurement.
• Liaison with Local Teams and Advisors: Build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with local finance teams, external auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers in international locations.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and improve international accounting processes, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support Global Initiatives: Provide accounting support for international business initiatives, such as new market entry, mergers and acquisitions, and system implementations.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of international accounting professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability.
• Audit Support: Coordinate and support the annual audits of international subsidiaries, working closely with external auditors to ensure timely and efficient completion.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Develop and implement global accounting policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance across all international operations.
• Technical Accounting Research: Research and interpret complex international accounting issues and provide guidance to the team and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with an Active CPA License, required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in international accounting and financial reporting for a multinational corporation.
• Deep understanding of both US GAAP in various jurisdictions and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Proven experience in managing and consolidating financial statements for international operations.
• Strong knowledge of internal control principles and experience in designing and implementing effective controls in an international environment.
• Experience working with foreign currencies and related accounting requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience setting up accounting operations in new international locations a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on developing and motivating talent in a global setting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle) and financial consolidation tools (Hyperion One Stream, Oracle EBBS) preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions

Scientific Games, LLC and its affiliates (collectively, “SG”) are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses.   As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts.   In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles.  As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. 
 

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