Location:
Mexico City, MX, 11560
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Requisition ID: 19372
IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences—powered by world‑class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership.
Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long‑term value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to costumers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here - www.igt.com.
Position Summary
IGT is seeking an experienced and strategic Regional Controller – Latin America to lead the accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and controllership activities across the Company’s Latin America operations. This role will serve as a key finance leader supporting regional business operations while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, local statutory requirements, internal controls, and Company accounting policies.
The Regional Controller will partner closely with regional business leaders, corporate finance, tax, treasury, legal, and external auditors to support operational execution, financial integrity, and process optimization across multiple jurisdictions within Latin America. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, operational leadership, and the ability to manage complex multinational environments in a highly regulated industry.
Responsibilities
Lead all regional controllership activities across Latin America, including general accounting, month-end close, statutory reporting, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Company policies, and local statutory requirements.
Oversee compliance with local tax, regulatory, and financial reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
Partner with corporate accounting and FP&A teams to support consolidated reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting requirements.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting and ensure compliance with SOX and Company control frameworks.
Coordinate and manage external audits, statutory audits, and regulatory examinations within the region.
Support business initiatives, restructurings, integrations, and operational projects impacting the Latin America region.
Drive process improvement initiatives and standardization across regional finance operations to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness.
Manage and develop regional accounting and finance personnel, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
Partner with treasury, tax, legal, and operational leadership on cash management, intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and legal entity management matters.
Monitor evolving accounting, tax, and regulatory developments within the region and assess impacts to the business.
Support acquisition integration activities, purchase accounting matters, and other strategic corporate initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including multinational or regional controllership experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and multinational statutory reporting requirements.
Experience operating in Latin America and managing finance activities across multiple countries and currencies.
Public accounting experience and/or experience within a complex multinational organization preferred.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across functions and geographies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
English fluency; Portuguese proficiency is a plus.
Preferred Experience
Experience in gaming, technology, financial technology, or other regulated industries.
Experience supporting mergers, integrations, or business transformation initiatives.
Familiarity with SOX compliance and working in private equity-backed environments.
Keys to Success
- Building collaborative relationships
- Decision making
- Drive results
- Foster innovation
- Personal energy
- Self-leadership
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IGT is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the global communities and customers we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.
IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This commitment applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
