Director, Internal Controls & Process Governance

Accel Entertainment•Burr Ridge, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) is a growing provider of locals-focused gaming and one of the largest terminal operators in the United States, supporting more than 27,000 electronic gaming terminals in over 4,300 third-party local and regional establishments across ten states. Through exclusive long-term contracts, Accel serves licensed non-casino locations including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, truck stops, gaming cafes, and fraternal and veteran establishments. Accel also owns and operates brick and mortar casinos and a racino venue. Accel provides its local partners with a turnkey, full-service, capital-efficient gaming solution that encompasses manufacturing, content, payments, loyalty, 24/7 customer service, data analysis and reporting, and cash logistics. The Company’s racino, Fairmount Park Casino & Racing, opened in April 2025 and features over 270 electronic gaming machines, food and beverage amenities, a sports book, para-mutuel betting and 55 days of thoroughbred horse racing a year. For more information, please visit www.accelentertainment.com .

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
10+ years of experience in accounting, internal controls, SOX compliance, or audit
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, COSO framework, and SEC reporting
Experience designing scalable internal control frameworks and process governance structures
Strong leadership, project management, and cross functional collaboration skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
Work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
Versatility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA, or similar certification preferred
Public accounting experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the company’s SOX compliance program, including governance over Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR).
Maintain and enhance SOX 404 documentation including narratives, flowcharts, and risk and control matrices.
Oversee management testing of key controls and ensure documentation supports external audit reliance.
Perform periodic risk assessments to identify key financial reporting risks and controls.
Coordinate closely with Internal Audit and external auditors during annual SOX testing and walkthroughs.
Monitor control effectiveness and oversee remediation of identified control deficiencies.
Develop and maintain internal control policies aligned with the COSO framework.
Evaluate key operational processes to identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to strengthen governance.
Partner with business leaders to design practical, scalable controls across financial and operational processes.
Drive initiatives to streamline and rationalize controls to improve efficiency while maintaining an effective control environment.
Identify opportunities to leverage automation and system capabilities to enhance control effectiveness.
Support system implementations and major business initiatives by ensuring appropriate control design is embedded in new processes and technology.
Partner with cross functional teams to ensure processes and controls scale effectively as the organization grows.
Support expansion initiatives by helping establish sustainable governance and control structures.
Assess the internal control environment of acquisition targets and identify potential risks or integration considerations.
Lead the integration of acquired entities into the company’s internal control and governance framework.
Support the documentation and implementation of company standard financial and operational controls for newly integrated entities.