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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.\n\nWhether 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 - www.igt.com.\nOverview\nThe Domestic Tax Director is responsible for all aspects of IGT’s U.S. direct tax function, including federal, state, and local income and franchise tax compliance, U.S. GAAP income tax accounting (ASC 740), tax audits, and domestic tax planning. The role leads the domestic tax team, partners closely with the International Tax Director and Indirect Tax Manager, and participates in high-impact projects, including post-merger integration, legal entity rationalization, financing, and acquisitions, and communicates results to senior finance leadership.\nBased in Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada, the position reports to the VP of Tax within Corporate Finance. Its scope covers U.S. federal, state, and local tax, with close coordination on international matters affecting the U.S. consolidated group. The role supports the integration of the legacy IGT Gaming & Digital and Everi tax functions within an Apollo-owned, leveraged structure, helping standardize and consolidate processes, data, and systems and expand in-house capabilities.\nResponsibilities\nU.S. Tax Compliance\nOwn the U.S. consolidated federal income tax return (Form 1120) and all state and local income and franchise tax filings, including combined/unitary and separate-company states, extensions, and estimated payments, ensuring accurate and timely filing.\nOversee in-house return preparation using external consultants and evaluate opportunities to bring advisor-prepared work in-house where cost-effective.\nReview partnership and joint venture filings and coordinate with the International Tax Director on international information returns included in the U.S. return (Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, and 8865).\nMaintain and support U.S. tax attributes (e.g., NOLs, §163(j) carryforwards, credits, E&P, and tax basis), including purchase price allocation and basis step-up tracking, with complete supporting documentation.\nOwn the domestic filings in the centralized compliance tracker, ensuring every filing has a named owner, reviewer, and due date.\nManage domestic obligations under the Brightstar Tax Matters Agreement, including shared filings and indemnities, and provide tax clearance and good-standing support for gaming license applications and renewals.\nTax Accounting and Reporting under U.S. GAAP\nManage the quarterly and annual U.S. federal and state components of the income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740 under U.S. GAAP, including current and deferred taxes, return-to-provision true-ups, valuation allowance assessments, and uncertain tax positions (ASC 740-10).\nSupport the VP of Tax in preparing the consolidated global tax provision and related U.S. GAAP financial statement disclosures.\nEnsure income tax payable/receivable and deferred tax balances are reconciled each quarter and supported by a maintained tax basis balance sheet.\nPrepare effective tax rate and cash tax forecasts, and support tax reporting to Apollo and lender covenant reporting.\nTax Planning and Transactions\nIdentify, develop, and implement U.S. tax planning to optimize cash taxes and the effective tax rate, including interest deductibility (§163(j)), R&D credits and §174, attribute utilization, and state apportionment and nexus planning.\nSupport post-merger legal entity rationalization, financing initiatives, and M&A due diligence, structuring, and integration.\nMonitor federal and state legislative developments, assess their impact on IGT, and communicate recommendations to management.\nAdvise the Gaming, Digital, and FinTech business units on the U.S. tax implications of contracts, new products, and business initiatives.\nTax Audits and Controversy\nLead IRS and state income tax examinations, notices, and appeals, working toward efficient and favorable resolution.\nCoordinate legacy and shared audits with Brightstar Lottery as required under the Tax Matters Agreement.\nGovernance Controls and Technology\nDesign, document, and operate SOX-level tax controls for domestic workstreams, including checklists, reconciliations, and documented preparer and reviewer sign-off.\nImplement IGT’s tax policies and Tax Risk Management Matrix for domestic tax matters.\nLeverage tax technology to automate processes and improve data integrity.\nManage the scope, budget, and deliverables of external tax advisors supporting domestic tax.\nLeadership\nLead, coach, and develop the domestic tax team, setting clear accountabilities and building technical depth and succession.\nServe as a member of the tax leadership team, partnering with the VP of Tax, International Tax, and Indirect Tax to deliver the tax function’s strategy.\nQualifications\nRequired Education and Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting.\nCertified Public Accountant (CPA).\n12+ years of progressive U.S. corporate income tax experience, combining Big 4 or national firm experience with in-house experience at large multinational companies.\nAt least 3 years in a senior manager or director-level role leading and developing tax teams.\nSignificant ASC 740 experience for a U.S. GAAP reporter, including quarterly provisions, uncertain tax positions, and valuation allowances.\nHands-on experience with U.S. consolidated returns, multistate combined reporting, and partnerships.\nExperience with M&A, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration.\nExperience implementing and operating SOX tax controls.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMaster’s in Taxation (MST) or JD/LLM preferred.\nExperience at a private equity-backed or leveraged company is strongly preferred.\nGaming, technology, or other regulated-industry experience is a plus.\nTechnical Knowledge\nExpert knowledge of U.S. federal corporate income tax, including consolidated returns, §163(j), §382, R&D credits and §174, and partnership taxation.\nStrong knowledge of multistate income and franchise tax, including nexus, apportionment, and combined/unitary reporting.\nWorking knowledge of U.S. international tax (inbound and outbound), including CFC rules, foreign tax credits, and related information reporting.\nU.S. GAAP accounting for income taxes (ASC 740).\nTransfer pricing fundamentals as they affect the U.S. group.\nTax technology, including Corptax, tax provision software, and data and analytics tools.\nProfessional and Leadership Skills\nA proactive, solutions-oriented approach supported by timely and accurate work.\nStrong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders.\nAbility to collaborate across organizational boundaries and contribute as a strong team player.\nCultural and interpersonal fluency and flexibility.\nCommitment to accountability and ownership.\nOrientation to professional excellence and continuous process improvement.\nAbility to lead projects and work cross-functionally within the organization.\nRelationship building: cultivating trust, respect, and credibility with stakeholders throughout the business.\nDeveloping and empowering others, including direct management and development of staff.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet or exceed expectations, including aggressive deadlines when applicable.\nBuilding collaborative relationships, decision making, driving results, innovation, personal energy, and self-leadership.\nIGT 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.\nBase 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.\nIGT is the global leader in gaming. 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