Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Brightstar Lottery; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Identity Theft Insurance

Job summary

Brightstar Lottery seeks a Senior Manager, Accounts Payable to lead North America AP operations within a global shared services model in a hybrid Providence-based role. You will oversee invoicing, payment execution, vendor maintenance, and SAP Ariba support, driving efficiency and strong controls.

You will champion Procure-to-Pay improvements, strengthen internal controls, and partner across Finance, Procurement, IT, Tax, and operations to deliver accurate, timely service with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive Accounts Payable/Procure-to-Pay experience.
• Leadership experience managing accounting teams and coaching talent.
• Strong AP, P2P knowledge, and internal control environment.
• Experience in shared services or centralized processing.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead North America AP operations within a global shared services model.
• Oversee offshore processing: invoice mgmt, payments, vendor maintenance.
• Monitor SLAs, metrics, and KPIs for compliance and service delivery.
• Serve as SME for Procure-to-Pay and SAP Ariba support.
• Drive process improvements, automation, reporting, and user adoption.
• Administer corporate purchasing card program and governance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls and SOX compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Procure-to-Pay

Shared Services

Internal Controls

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

English Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP Ariba

Microsoft Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Location:

Providence, RI, US, 02903

Requisition ID: 19747

Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com .

Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, Accounts Payable, you will support Brightstar Lottery's North America Accounts Payable operations while driving the continued evolution of Procure-to-Pay processes, controls, and technology capabilities. This role serves as a key leader within a global shared services environment, overseeing AP operations, purchasing card governance, property tax payment administration, and SAP Ariba process support. You will partner across Finance, Procurement, IT, Tax, Shared Services, and business operations to enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, improve stakeholder experience, and deliver high-quality service. This role will be located hybrid in Providence, Rhode Island.

What You'll Do

• Lead North America Accounts Payable operations within a global shared services model

• Oversee offshore processing activities, including invoice management, payment execution, vendor maintenance, and issue resolution

• Monitor service levels, operational metrics, and key performance indicators to ensure compliance and effective service delivery

• Serve as the business subject matter expert for Procure-to-Pay processes and SAP Ariba support

• Drive process improvements, automation opportunities, reporting enhancements, and user adoption initiatives across Procure-to-Pay operations

• Administer the corporate purchasing card program, including governance, compliance monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder support

• Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls, support audits, maintain SOX compliance, and improve operating effectiveness

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, Shared Services, or related accounting operations

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing accounting or operational teams, including coaching and talent development

• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, Procure-to-Pay workflows, and internal control environments

• Proven success working within a shared services or centralized processing organization

• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to build effective partnerships across multiple functions and organizational levels

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is required

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience with SAP Ariba or other Procure-to-Pay technology platforms

• Background supporting process improvement, systems implementations, or automation initiatives

• Expertise administering corporate purchasing card programs and related governance frameworks

• Knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and internal or external audit support

• Exposure to multinational or global business environments

Success Profile

Leading Complexity

Leading People

Leading the Business

Leading Self

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At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $90,746 - $200,000. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses. In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.