Director, Internal Controls & Process Governance

Accel Entertainment • Burr Ridge, IL

3d • $160,000 - $180,000

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. Job Description: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SOX and Internal Control Governance 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. Operational Controls and Process Governance 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. Strategic Initiatives and Business Growth 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. Mergers and Acquisitions Integration 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. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance CPA, CIA, or similar certification preferred 10+ years of experience in accounting, internal controls, SOX compliance, or audit Public accounting experience strongly preferred 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 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Frequently required to sit, walk, talk, and hear Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity; including calculating figures and amounts and use of a keyboard Analyze financial data Ability to travel frequently to all operating sites The above is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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
• Frequently required to sit, walk, talk, and hear
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity; including calculating figures and amounts and use of a keyboard
• Analyze financial data
• Ability to travel frequently to all operating sites

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.

Benefits

• Voluntary full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, and vision; life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital insurance; short and long-term disability; identity/legal protection; as well as access to FSA and HSA accounts.
• Full and part-time employees are eligible to contribute to traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling for a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) mental health, finances, adult care, disability, and grief.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees