Director of Financial Reporting
Director of Financial Reporting
Location: Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid Schedule)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Start Date: ASAP
Company Overview
Our client is a global leader in lottery games, sports betting, and technology, serving government lotteries with cutting-edge backend systems, digital platforms, and data-driven solutions. Backed by a major private equity firm, the company is headquartered in metro Atlanta and continues to expand its global footprint. Known for its diverse, collaborative, and solution-oriented culture, the organization values innovation, integrity, and impact—making it an exciting place to grow your career.
Role Summary
The Director of Financial Reporting will lead the preparation and coordination of external financial reporting, technical accounting research, and compliance initiatives. This individual contributor role offers high visibility across the organization and the opportunity to influence financial strategy and reporting governance.
You’ll work closely with senior leadership, including the Chief Accounting Officer, VP of Finance, and Global Controller, to ensure accurate reporting under US GAAP and IFRS, assess complex transactions, and support strategic decision-making. This is a high-impact role ideal for a technically strong accounting professional with a business partner mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare external financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including footnotes and supporting documentation
- Assist in quarterly IFRS reporting packages for parent company and support earnings call and board materials
- Research and resolve complex accounting issues, including ASC 606, fixed assets, and goodwill impairment
- Analyze contracts and provide operational guidance to ensure proper revenue and cost recognition
- Monitor and implement new accounting standards and reporting governance requirements
- Design and maintain financial controls to ensure SOX compliance
- Lead complex transaction analysis and provide insights to business operations
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors and serve as a key liaison for audit requests
- Develop and maintain global accounting policies and documentation
- Lead meetings with finance and business leaders to address technical accounting topics and strategic initiatives
- Support special projects and cross-functional efforts as assigned by the CAO
Key Requirements
- CPA required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum 8 years of technical accounting or financial reporting experience
- Public accounting experience (Big 4 or top 20 firm preferred)
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and ASC 606
- Experience with fixed assets, goodwill impairment, and reporting disclosures
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Proven ability to collaborate across departments and global teams
- Experience with Workiva, Oracle, and HFM preferred
- Knowledge of IFRS and purchase accounting is a plus
Why Apply?
This is a strategic role with direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to shape financial reporting in a growing, global organization. If you’re a technically strong accountant with a passion for process improvement and cross-functional collaboration, we encourage you to apply.
Submit your resume and contact information today to be considered. Let’s connect and explore how your expertise can help drive financial excellence.