Senior Manager, Accounts Payable

Brightstar Lottery•Providence, RI

5d•$90,746 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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