About Us
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:
SUMMARY
The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis will lead financial planning, forecasting, and business performance analysis across the organization. This high-impact role will partner with senior leadership to support data-driven decision making, enhance financial visibility, and guide Accel’s financial trajectory in alignment with its strategic goals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
- Partner with business unit leaders to develop financial models and provide analytical support for strategic initiatives, capital investments, and operational improvements.
- Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports and dashboards highlighting performance, trends, and key variances vs. plan.
- Develop and maintain dynamic models for scenario planning, revenue forecasting, and margin analysis.
- Provide financial analysis for M&A opportunities, new market entries, or expansion efforts.
- Support quarterly earnings and board reporting by synthesizing financial and operational insights.
- Drive continuous improvement of FP&A tools, processes, and systems; evaluate automation opportunities and implement best practices.
- Mentor and develop junior FP&A team members, fostering analytical rigor and business partnership.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, investment banking, or corporate finance; experience in gaming, entertainment, or route-based industries a strong plus.
- 3+ years in a leadership position.
- Expert-level Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, or similar), and planning platforms (Anaplan, Adaptive, or similar) preferred.
- Proven ability to distill complex financial data into clear narratives for senior leadership.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work from our Burr Ridge, IL office 4 days/week.
BENEFITS
- PTO / Wellness Days / Floating Holidays
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Life / AD&D / Hospital Indemnity / Critical Illness / Accident Insurance
- STD / LTD
- Legal / ID Theft Insurance
- FSA (Health Care, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose) / HSA
- Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Base Pay Range:
$140,000 - $180,000
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The base salary will depend on a number of factors such as: qualifications, experience level, and skillset.
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.
Accel Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Top Skills
What We Do
Accel is a leading distributed gaming operator in the United States on an Adjusted EBITDA basis, and a preferred partner for local business owners in the Illinois market. Accel’s business consists of the installation, maintenance and operation of VGTs, redemption devices that disburse winnings and contain ATM functionality, and other amusement devices in authorized non-casino locations such as restaurants, bars, taverns, convenience stores, liquor stores, truck stops, and grocery stores. Accel has been licensed by the IGB since 2012 and holds a conditional license from the PA Board. As of September 30, 2019, Accel’s VGT operations comprised 10,346 VGTs in 2,290 licensed establishments.
