Senior Director, Internal Audit

About the role

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 Audit Planning & Risk Assessment: Partner with the SVP to develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based annual audit plan that addresses financial, operational, compliance, and regulatory risks. Lead the ongoing risk assessment process, continuously evaluating changes to the business environment and emerging risks to ensure audit coverage remains relevant and prioritized. Audit Execution & Oversight: Lead and oversee the end-to-end execution of audit engagements, including scoping, fieldwork, data analysis, and documentation of findings. Maintain high standards of audit quality and ensure engagements are completed on time and in accordance with IIA Standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Maintains the independence and objectivity of the independent audit function. Regulatory Audit Program: Support the design and execution of the company's regulatory audit program. Monitor regulatory developments and assist in updating audit programs to reflect changes in compliance obligations. SOX & Internal Controls: Own the day-to-day planning, execution, and monitoring of the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program. Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of financial, operational, and IT controls, identify control gaps, and drive sustainable remediation in partnership with control owners and management. Serve as a key point of contact in supporting the external audit reliance strategy, coordinating internal audit work to maximize reliance by external auditors and reduce duplication of effort. Reporting & Communication: Prepare clear, concise, and actionable audit reports detailing findings, root cause analysis, and recommendations. Present results to the SVP and, as appropriate, to senior management and other stakeholders to facilitate timely and effective resolution of issues. Team Leadership & Co-Sourcing: Lead, coach, and develop a team of internal auditors, fostering a high-performance culture with clear expectations and ongoing professional development. Manage day-to-day co-source relationships to ensure third-party resources are effectively integrated and delivering quality work on time. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional business partners, senior management, and external auditors. Collaborate across the organization to communicate audit findings, support remediation efforts, and contribute to a strong internal control environment. Serve as a subject matter resource to senior leadership on enterprise risk-related matters, drawing on broad organizational visibility to highlight emerging risks and contribute to informed business decisions.