Sr. Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting

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.

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the preparation and coordination of all external financial reporting requirements, accounting research and resolution of complex accounting issues, new accounting guidance and reporting governance application and implementation, monitoring and updating of financial controls to comply with Sarbanes Oxley and other internal control requirements and development and implementation of global accounting policies. This position will also assist the Chief Accounting Officer with various special projects and work closely with senior management. This person will be involved with corporate staff initiatives and complex transaction analysis to ensure that the accounting implications of actions being considered are understood by the decision makers. This position may carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include but are not limited to: training and mentoring employees; planning, assigning, delegating and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving employee issues.

Job Description

• Assist in developing and implementing process improvement related to the consolidation and financial reporting cycle
• Work on multiple, time sensitive financial projects simultaneously; ability to schedule activities and work under pressure is required
• Prepare external reporting financial statements in accordance with US GAAP which include Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flows, Equity and statement footnotes and underlying supporting files
• Assist in preparation of quarterly reporting package in accordance with IFRS for parent company reporting
• Work directly with head of FP&A to produce monthly reporting, earnings call and board meeting preparation materials for parent company
• Ensure all financial statement disclosures are complete and accurate
• Recognize, research and resolve reporting and general accounting issues
• Analyze and document technical accounting conclusions for significant contracts, including operational guidance to GL accounting team to ensure proper revenue & cost recognition
• Assess the impact of new accounting standards and assist in the development of related implementation strategies as required
• Assess the impact and assist in implementation of new reporting governance standards
• Assist in designing, monitoring and maintaining financial controls to comply with internal requirements
• Complex transaction analysis to provide support to business operations in understanding financial impact
• Assist Finance and Accounting leadership with special projects/tasks as required
• Liaise with accounting and internal reporting staff as required
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on requested information and serve as direct liaison with these groups for the company
• Write, implement and ensure effective and practical implementation of accounting policies
• Proactively stays abreast of technical accounting and reporting matters and addresses any potential impact on the company
• Responsible for leading meetings with finance management and other business leaders to address technical accounting topics and finance projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Current CPA certification
• Minimum of 5+ years of related experience, including Big 4/top tier public accounting and/or corporate financial reporting experience
• Knowledge and experience in US GAAP, software capitalization, revenue recognition, SOX regulations and financial controls
• Experience preparing or auditing external financial statements, preferably in an SEC environment
• Ability to prioritize and work under deadline pressures
• Demonstrates honesty, reliability and integrity at all times
• Team-oriented professional with a “roll-up his/her sleeves” attitude, who supports and promotes a team effort and celebrates team successes
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to research technical accounting matters and analyze issues
• Flexibility to a changing environment, acknowledging urgency when necessary
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in confidential matters
• Knowledge of IFRS vs. US GAAP differences
• Knowledge of M&As/Purchase Accounting
• Knowledge of HFM and Oracle
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience motivating, coaching, and mentoring others

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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