Associate Manager, Accounting

Scientific Games Technologies India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Games Technologies India Private Limited is seeking a senior finance leader to govern monthly close, balance sheet integrity, and reporting for a global operation. You will drive inventory, revenue, royalty, and general accounting processes while partnering with global stakeholders to ensure accurate financial outcomes.

You will lead process standardization, automation, and a strong control culture across the organization, with focus on audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent are preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in multinational/shared services environments.
• Strong experience in financial close, financial reporting, general ledger, reconciliations, controls, and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting governance across close, balance sheet, reporting and compliance activities.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and capability development in finance shared services.
• Partner with global stakeholders to ensure accurate financial outcomes and timely issue resolution.
• Promote robust internal controls and support SOX compliance and audits.
• Coach and develop finance teams; lead cross-functional discussions for issue resolution.

Skills

Financial close

Financial reporting

Balance sheet

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

CA/CPA/ACCA/CMA

Tools

Oracle ERP

BlackLine

Hyperion

Power BI

Job description

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 Scope Lead accounting governance across financial close, balance sheet integrity, reporting, and compliance activities. Drive operational excellence across Inventory, Revenue, Royalty, General Accounting, and related finance processes. Partner with global stakeholders to ensure accurate financial outcomes and timely issue resolution. Support a high-performing finance shared services environment through process standardization, automation, and capability development. Promote a strong control culture while supporting business growth and organizational objectives.

Key Capability Areas

1. 1. Financial Close & Accounting Governance Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities. Drive accounting quality through effective review, governance, and issue resolution. Maintain financial integrity across journals, reconciliations, reporting, and accounting outputs. Proactively identify risks impacting accounting accuracy or reporting timelines. Provide leadership during critical close and reporting cycles.
2. 2. Financial Reporting & Balance Sheet Integrity Ensure completeness, accuracy, and supportability of financial records. Drive strong balance sheet governance and reconciliation disciplines. Monitor financial trends, unusual variances, and emerging risks. Deliver meaningful financial insights and business explanations to stakeholders. Support high-quality management and statutory reporting requirements.
3. 3. Accounting Expertise & Technical Leadership Serve as a subject matter expert across inventory, revenue, royalty, and general accounting processes. Apply accounting policies consistently while managing complex accounting scenarios. Provide technical guidance and oversight to finance teams. Support resolution of accounting issues, audit observations, and process exceptions. Promote best practices and accounting excellence across the organization.
4. 4. Controls, Compliance & Risk Management Drive a robust internal control environment aligned with SOX and corporate governance requirements. Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and audit expectations. Identify and mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risks. Support internal and external audit activities. Foster accountability, transparency, and disciplined financial management.
5. 5. Stakeholder Partnership & Collaboration Build strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Procurement, Tax, Legal, IT, and Global Shared Services teams. Influence stakeholders to achieve desired financial and operational outcomes. Communicate complex accounting matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Lead cross-functional discussions to resolve issues and drive business decisions. Establish credibility through proactive communication and consistent execution.
6. 6. Process Excellence & Transformation Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness. Lead initiatives focused on standardization, automation, and simplification. Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence. Support digital transformation initiatives across finance processes. Drive sustainable improvements that enhance accuracy, productivity, and stakeholder experience.
7. 7. Leadership & Capability Development Lead through influence, accountability, and ownership. Coach and develop team members to improve technical and professional capabilities. Build resilient processes through documentation, knowledge sharing, and succession planning. Promote collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning. Demonstrate strong judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent are preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within multinational, shared services, GCC, or complex global environments.
• Strong experience in financial close, financial reporting, general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, audit support, and stakeholder management.
• Working knowledge of Inventory, Revenue, and Royalty Accounting.
• Experience with ERP platforms, financial reporting systems, and reconciliation tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership capabilities.

Preferred Experience

• Oracle ERP
• BlackLine
• Hyperion
• Power BI
• Shared Services / GCC environments
• Process transformation and automation initiatives
• Global stakeholder management experience

Success Measures

• Accurate and timely financial close delivery.
• Strong financial control and compliance performance.
• High-quality financial reporting and balance sheet integrity.
• Reduction in audit findings and reconciliation ageing.
• Continuous improvement and automation outcomes.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and partnership effectiveness.
• Team capability growth and operational resilience.

Qualifications SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Relentless innovation. Legendary performance. And unwavering security. All built on a foundation of trusted partnerships. This is what it takes to be a global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology. And to propel the industry ever forward. At Scientific Games, we elevate play every day. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we care about the details that drive profits for lottery beneficiary programs. We know what people like to play today. And with the power of data analytics, we can predict what they'll want to play tomorrow. We're always thinking about the player experience. Because it's not just a game. It's an instant of optimistic fun. But the best part? We're just getting started. iLottery and sports betting are the new frontier in play. And Scientific Games is the partner of choice for these growing markets. Because when it comes to digital, trust is everything. The lottery experience is always one of excitement. But we're endlessly innovating, always evolving and firmly committed to responsible gaming. So that the future of lottery funding shines bright. It's a future of stability and inspiration. The strength of security paired with the thrill of the new. It's the future of Scientific Games. The driver of today's favorite lottery games and most advanced technologies, and sustainability for tomorrow. And it all starts now.