Senior Manager Accounts Payable and Travel (Chicago)

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 customers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here - .

Senior Manager – Accounts Payable and Travel & Entertainment

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented leader to oversee global Accounts Payable (AP) and Travel & Expense (T&E) operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely supplier payments, employee reimbursements, financial controls compliance, and operational excellence across the Procure-to-Pay environment. The Senior Manager will provide leadership over both internal teams and outsourced service providers, including Genpact, while driving process improvement, automation, service quality, and working capital optimization.

The position will be accountable for achieving service level commitments, maintaining audit-ready processes, strengthening controls, and partnering cross-functionally to continuously improve the end-to-end AP and T&E experience. This role serves as a key business partner to Procurement, Treasury, HR, Accounting, Internal Audit, and Finance leadership to support organizational objectives and ensure efficient, scalable operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely supplier payments, expense reimbursements, and month-end activities.
• Manage outsourced service providers, including drive accountability, issue resolution, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across outsourced teams.
• Maintain strong internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives.
• Partner with Procurement, Treasury, HR, Finance, and Accounting to improve operational performance.
• Support working capital optimization and cash management objectives.
• Develop and lead a high-performing AP and T&E organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of AP, Shared Services, Procure-to-Pay, or Finance Operations experience.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and outsourced service providers.
• Strong knowledge of AP operations, T&E processes, internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), Concur, and process automation tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Core Competencies

• AP & T&E Operations Leadership
• Outsourced Service Provider Management (Genpact)
• Financial Controls & Compliance
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Working Capital Management
• Data Analytics & KPI Management
• Change Leadership
• Stakeholder Partnership
• Team Development & Coaching

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.

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