DIRECTOR FINANCE - LMAS

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 employees.
For more information, please visit www.
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Responsibilities The Director of Finance – LMAs is a key member of the senior management teams for Northstar NJ and Brightstar-IN, responsible for a wide range of corporate and operational finance functions.
These include financial planning and analysis, audits (quarterly, bi-annual, annual), customer accounting, monthly close and reporting, forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, business partnering, internal controls, modeling, and other strategic financial analyses.
This role partners closely with Northstar NJ and Brightstar-IN segments, lottery customers, and corporate leadership to drive profitable growth, improve efficiency, and increase incentives.
Northstar NJ is a partnership between Brightstar (majority owner) and non-Brightstar partners, while Brightstar-IN is a wholly owned Brightstar subsidiary.
This is a hands-on role requiring residency in NJ or IN, with monthly travel to the other location.
The Director manages a small team of finance professionals, providing leadership in planning, reporting, accounting, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
As a “Trusted Advisor” to senior leadership, the Director contributes to long-term strategy, initiatives, metrics, and portfolio decisions to enhance the global Lottery business.
Key responsibilities include.
Establishing and reporting on key operational, financial, and sales metrics.
Supporting monthly financial close and reporting packages.
Analyzing financial plan variances and emerging trends.
Delivering proactive reporting on KPIs, revenue/expense drivers, portfolio mix, and economic indicators.
Identifying new product opportunities to drive revenue.
Supporting modeling, contract negotiations, and investment decisions.
Overseeing NJ Lottery audits (quarterly/annual), NSNJ Opco audits (bi-annual/annual), and Brightstar internal audits with minimal adjustments.
Preparing executive summaries with strategic insights and actionable recommendations, using charts, graphs, and dashboards for senior stakeholders.
The Director builds strong relationships with.
Hoosier Lottery leadership  (e.
., Lottery and Finance Directors), presenting monthly Governance Documents and annual business plans, and attending quarterly Commissioner Board Meetings.
NJ Lottery leadership  and  Northstar NJ partners (Brightstar, SGI, Omers), addressing business needs, corporate taxes, shareholder incentives, non-reimbursables, revenue share, capital calls, and presenting financials at quarterly Board of Members Meetings (Opco, Supplyco, Holdco).
Qualifications Minimum Education.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting Preferred Education.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting Minimum Experience.
10+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Business Preferred Experience.
15+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or Business Licenses/Certifications.
CPA preferred, but not required Keys to Success • Business Expertise • Problem Solving • Interpersonal Skills • Foster innovation • Personal energy • Self-leadership #LI-KM1 #LI-HYBRID