Senior Director, Internal Audit & SOX Risk Leader

Accel Entertainment; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Accel Entertainment is seeking a senior internal audit leader to shape and execute a risk-based audit plan across financial, operational, and regulatory domains. You will oversee SOX controls, execute end-to-end audits, and coordinate with external auditors.

You will build a high-performance audit team, manage co-sourced resources, and engage senior leadership to drive remediation and strengthen internal controls. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required.
• CIA or CPA preferred; MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive internal or external audit experience; public company exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit planning & risk assessment with SVP to develop annual plan.
• Lead end-to-end audit engagements and ensure quality under IIA standards.
• Support regulatory audit program and update programs for changes.
• Own SOX planning, design, testing, and remediation with management.
• Prepare audit reports with root cause analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Lead and develop internal audit team and manage co-source relationships.

Skills

Audit planning

SOX compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Data analytics

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Master's degree or MBA

CIA or CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Audit management software

Microsoft Office

Data analytics tools

Job description

Accel Entertainment is seeking a senior internal audit leader to shape and execute a risk-based audit plan across financial, operational, and regulatory domains. You will oversee SOX controls, execute end-to-end audits, and coordinate with external auditors.

You will build a high-performance audit team, manage co-sourced resources, and engage senior leadership to drive remediation and strengthen internal controls. Travel may be required.