Marisol Martinez

Marisol Martinez, CPA, has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Their most recent position is as Vice President Internal Audit at Accel Entertainment, starting in April 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Hightower Advisors as an Operational Risk Management professional from July 2021 to April 2023. Marisol also served as the Board of Directors Treasurer at the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement from August 2016 to December 2022.

Before their current roles, Marisol worked at Allstate as an Enterprise Operational Risk Manager from June 2018 to July 2021 and as an Associate Audit Manager from March 2016 to June 2018. Marisol gained valuable experience at firms like RSM US LLP, where they were a Senior Associate leading audit engagements for Financial Institutions from August 2014 to March 2016. Prior to that, they worked at Kessler Orlean Silver as a Supervisor, focusing on compilation, review, and audit work, as well as tax preparation from October 2009 to August 2014.

Marisol also has experience outside of the accounting field. Marisol worked at iWeev as a Lead Project Specialist and Payroll Assistant from June 2008 to August 2009. Additionally, they served as a Graduate Counselor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from August 2008 to May 2009. Earlier in their career, they interned as an Events Researcher/Assistant at iHispano.com.

Overall, Marisol possesses a strong background in finance, risk management, and auditing with a track record of successfully leading teams and developing client relationships.

Marisol Martinez, CPA has a Masters degree in Accountancy of Science from the Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which they obtained from 2008 to 2009. Marisol also holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana, which they completed from 2004 to 2009. In addition to their academic achievements, Marisol has obtained the COSO Internal Control Certificate from AICPA in 2016 and the COSO Enterprise Risk Management Certificate from AICPA in 2019. Marisol is also a Certified Public Accountant and has completed the QuickBooks Online Certification from Intuit. Furthermore, Marisol completed the Mujeres De HACE Leadership Program - Spring 2015 Cohort and received a Certificate of Completion in Leadership in 2015.