Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting, Acquisitions & Integrations
DraftKings is looking for a Senior Accountant to play a key role in shaping financial reporting and supporting strategic decisions that drive DraftKings’ growth. The role involves working across financial reporting, technical accounting, and mergers and acquisitions to tackle complex financial challenges.
Collaborating with teams across the organisation, the Senior Accountant will help evaluate new opportunities, strengthen accounting processes, and deliver accurate financial insights. This position supports DraftKings’ evolving business while helping the company maintain strong financial reporting standards.
- Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and footnote disclosures for quarterly and annual Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Investor Relations, and Financial Planning and Analysis, to gather and analyse information for financial reporting and regulatory disclosures.
- Evaluate the financial impact of potential acquisitions by reviewing agreements, developing financial models, and presenting key findings to executive leadership.
- Support the integration of acquired businesses by preparing opening balance sheets, developing forecasts and integration plans, and coordinating financial systems transitions.
- Research complex accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memos covering revenue recognition, strategic investments, partnerships, segment reporting, and asset impairment.
- Review monthly and quarterly journal entries and account reconciliations related to investments, revenue recognition, leases, and stock-based compensation to support accurate financial reporting.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen financial reporting processes, improve efficiency, and enhance accounting workflows using tools such as NetSuite and Workiva.
- At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a large public accounting firm (required).
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or active progress toward obtaining certification (required).
- Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC reporting requirements, and financial consolidations (required).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience developing financial models and working with macros (required).
- Experience researching complex accounting matters, interpreting financial guidance, and translating findings into clear recommendations (required).
- A proven ability to identify process inefficiencies, implement improvements, and strengthen financial reporting practices (required).
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment (required).
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present financial insights and work across teams and leadership levels (required).
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Wellbeing program including free therapy sessions with Lyra, the Calm App, and virtual yoga classes.
- 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and workplace lactation support.
- Care.com partnership for backup childcare.
- Family planning support for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility treatments.
- Flexible PTO for U.S. employees.
- Pet insurance.
- Gym membership reimbursement.
- Financial planning resources including 401(k) matching and Origin Financial.
- Commuter benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
DraftKings Inc. is a leading American digital sports entertainment and gaming company, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012, it started in daily fantasy sports and has grown into one of the largest US online sportsbook and iGaming operators. The company offers mobile sports betting, online casino and daily fantasy contests across regulated North American markets. DraftKings is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange and employs several thousand people.