Tax Director

IGT; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Job summary

IGT seeks a seasoned Domestic Tax Director based in Las Vegas or Reno, NV, to lead the U.S. federal, state and local tax function. You will own the U.S.

income tax compliance, ASC 740 accounting, audits, and strategic planning while partnering with International Tax and Indirect Tax leaders. This role guides a domestic tax team through mergers, entity rationalization, and complex tax initiatives within a global framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 12+ years of progressive U.S. corporate income tax experience, combining Big 4 or national firm experience with in-house experience at large multinational companies.
• At least 3 years in a senior manager or director-level role leading and developing tax teams.
• Significant ASC 740 experience for a U.S. GAAP reporter, including quarterly provisions and uncertain tax positions.
• Hands-on experience with U.S. consolidated returns, multistate combined reporting, and partnerships.
• Experience with post-merger integration, financing, and M&A due diligence.
• Experience implementing and operating SOX tax controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. tax compliance for federal, state, and local filings and ASC 740 accounting.
• Oversee in-house return preparation and coordinate with external advisors.
• Manage tax attributes, NOLs, credits, and basis tracking with documentation.
• Direct domestic filings in the compliance tracker with clear ownership and due dates.
• Guide tax planning to optimize cash taxes and ETR.
• Lead audits and resolve issues with IRS/state authorities.
• Support post-merger entity rationalization and integration.

Skills

Tax leadership

ASC 740

Multistate tax

SOX controls

Tax planning

M&A tax

Financial reporting

Team management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's in Taxation / JD

Tools

Corptax

Tax provision software

Data analytics tools

Job description

The Domestic Tax Director is responsible for all aspects of IGT’s U.S. direct tax function, including federal, state, and local income and franchise tax compliance, U.S. GAAP income tax accounting (ASC 740), tax audits, and domestic tax planning. The role leads the domestic tax team, partners closely with the International Tax Director and Indirect Tax Manager, and participates in high-impact projects, including post-merger integration, legal entity rationalization, financing, and acquisitions, and communicates results to senior finance leadership.

Based in Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada, the position reports to the VP of Tax within Corporate Finance. Its scope covers U.S. federal, state, and local tax, with close coordination on international matters affecting the U.S. consolidated group. The role supports the integration of the legacy IGT Gaming & Digital and Everi tax functions within an Apollo-owned, leveraged structure, helping standardize and consolidate processes, data, and systems and expand in-house capabilities.

Responsibilities

U.S. Tax Compliance

• Own the U.S. consolidated federal income tax return (Form 1120) and all state and local income and franchise tax filings, including combined/unitary and separate-company states, extensions, and estimated payments, ensuring accurate and timely filing.
• Oversee in-house return preparation using external consultants and evaluate opportunities to bring advisor-prepared work in-house where cost-effective.
• Review partnership and joint venture filings and coordinate with the International Tax Director on international information returns included in the U.S. return (Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, and 8865).
• Maintain and support U.S. tax attributes (e.g., NOLs, §163(j) carryforwards, credits, E&P, and tax basis), including purchase price allocation and basis step‑up tracking, with complete supporting documentation.
• Own the domestic filings in the centralized compliance tracker, ensuring every filing has a named owner, reviewer, and due date.
• Manage domestic obligations under the Brightstar Tax Matters Agreement, including shared filings and indemnities, and provide tax clearance and good‑standing support for gaming license applications and renewals.

Tax Accounting and Reporting under U.S. GAAP

• Manage the quarterly and annual U.S. federal and state components of the income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740 under U.S. GAAP, including current and deferred taxes, return‑to‑provision true‑ups, valuation allowance assessments, and uncertain tax positions (ASC 740‑10).
• Support the VP of Tax in preparing the consolidated global tax provision and related U.S. GAAP financial statement disclosures.
• Ensure income tax payable/receivable and deferred tax balances are reconciled each quarter and supported by a maintained tax basis balance sheet.
• Prepare effective tax rate and cash tax forecasts, and support tax reporting to Apollo and lender covenant reporting.

Tax Planning and Transactions

• Identify, develop, and implement U.S. tax planning to optimize cash taxes and the effective tax rate, including interest deductibility (§163(j)), R&D credits and §174, attribute utilization, and state apportionment and nexus planning.
• Support post‑merger legal entity rationalization, financing initiatives, and M&A due diligence, structuring, and integration.
• Monitor federal and state legislative developments, assess their impact on IGT, and communicate recommendations to management.
• Advise the Gaming, Digital, and FinTech business units on the U.S. tax implications of contracts, new products, and business initiatives.

Tax Audits and Controversy

• Lead IRS and state income tax examinations, notices, and appeals, working toward efficient and favorable resolution.
• Coordinate legacy and shared audits with Brightstar Lottery as required under the Tax Matters Agreement.

Governance Controls and Technology

• Design, document, and operate SOX‑level tax controls for domestic workstreams, including checklists, reconciliations, and documented preparer and reviewer sign‑off.
• Implement IGT’s tax policies and Tax Risk Management Matrix for domestic tax matters.
• Leverage tax technology to automate processes and improve data integrity.
• Manage the scope, budget, and deliverables of external tax advisors supporting domestic tax.

Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the domestic tax team, setting clear accountabilities and building technical depth and succession.
• Serve as a member of the tax leadership team, partnering with the VP of Tax, International Tax, and Indirect Tax to deliver the tax function’s strategy.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 12+ years of progressive U.S. corporate income tax experience, combining Big 4 or national firm experience with in‑house experience at large multinational companies.
• At least 3 years in a senior manager or director‑level role leading and developing tax teams.
• Significant ASC 740 experience for a U.S. GAAP reporter, including quarterly provisions, uncertain tax positions, and valuation allowances.
• Hands‑on experience with U.S. consolidated returns, multistate combined reporting, and partnerships.
• Experience with M&A, purchase accounting, and post‑acquisition integration.
• Experience implementing and operating SOX tax controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Taxation (MST) or JD/LLM preferred.
• Experience at a private equity–backed or leveraged company is strongly preferred.
• Gaming, technology, or other regulated‑industry experience is a plus.

Technical Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of U.S. federal corporate income tax, including consolidated returns, §163(j), §382, R&D credits and §174, and partnership taxation.
• Strong knowledge of multistate income and franchise tax, including nexus, apportionment, and combined/unitary reporting.
• Working knowledge of U.S. international tax (inbound and outbound), including CFC rules, foreign tax credits, and related information reporting.
• Transfer pricing fundamentals as they affect the U.S. group.
• Tax technology, including Corptax, tax provision software, and data and analytics tools.

Professional and Leadership Skills

• A proactive, solutions‑oriented approach supported by timely and accurate work.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters to non‑tax stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and contribute as a strong team player.
• Cultural and interpersonal fluency and flexibility.
• Commitment to accountability and ownership.
• Orientation to professional excellence and continuous process improvement.
• Ability to lead projects and work cross‑functionally within the organization.
• Relationship building: cultivating trust, respect, and credibility with stakeholders throughout the business.
• Developing and empowering others, including direct management and development of staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet or exceed expectations, including aggressive deadlines when applicable.
• Building collaborative relationships, decision making, driving results, innovation, personal energy, and self‑leadership.

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

Base pay is one component of IGT’s total rewards program. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for bonus or commission opportunities. IGT also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other wellness programs, subject to eligibility requirements.

IGT is the global leader in gaming. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.