Senior Internal Controls Analyst, Process Governance

Accel Entertainment • Burr Ridge, IL

3d • $65,000 - $85,000

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of experience in accounting, internal controls, SOX compliance, or audit
• Knowledge of US GAAP, SOX 404, COSO framework, and SEC reporting
• Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across finance and operational teams
• 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 preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain SOX documentation including narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrices.
• Support walkthroughs of key financial processes to validate control design and documentation.
• Perform management testing of key controls and document results.
• Track control deficiencies and assist process owners with remediation plans.
• Support the annual internal controls risk assessment process.
• Assist in coordinating information requests from external auditors and Internal Audit.
• Assist in reviewing operational processes to identify control gaps and opportunities to strengthen governance.
• Support the implementation of operational controls across key business processes including revenue operations, expense management, and vendor processes.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for improved process efficiency and control automation.
• Support control design considerations during system implementations and process changes.
• Assist in evaluating how new processes or technologies impact the company’s internal control framework.
• Assist with documenting processes and controls for newly acquired entities.
• Support integration efforts by helping implement company standard controls and documentation practices.
• Participate in walkthroughs and risk assessments for newly integrated business units.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees