Tax Operations Coordinator
As a Tax Operations Coordinator, the individual will contribute significantly to DraftKings' success by providing essential administrative support to the Tax team. In this role, the coordinator will utilise project management and organisational skills to create efficiencies, streamline compliance and tax operations, and communicate effectively with stakeholders both internally and externally.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organisation and problem-solving, has an interest in tax, technology, and accounting, and wants to grow their career within an innovative technology company.
- Collaborate with compliance, licensing, legal, and accounting teams, as well as external consultants, to navigate tax-related challenges and resolve inquiries effectively.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance administrative efficiency and streamline workflows.
- Monitor deadlines and filing requirements to ensure timely completion of tax engagements.
- Communicate proactively with state and federal agencies through various channels to achieve timely and accurate results.
- Coordinate signatures, payments, and tax return filings.
- Lead complex projects from start to finish, including the development and maintenance of a comprehensive system for tracking and managing tax-related correspondence.
- Oversee the management of annual business licenses and compliance filings, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Maintain meticulous records and documentation, ensuring data accuracy and easy access for all relevant stakeholders.
- Act as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, managing communications with a high level of professionalism and responsiveness.
- Collaborate with tax professionals to ensure projects remain on schedule.
- Translate Tax team needs into clear requirements for dashboards, tools, reports, and process improvements.
- Test, document, and support the adoption of new tax technology tools and automated workflows.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Technology, Project Management, Accounting or a related field. (required)
- At least 1 year of professional experience, preferably in a compliance, finance, or tax environment. (required)
- Prior experience with project management. (nice-to-have)
- Well-organised and strong attention to detail, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, often under challenging time constraints. (required)
- A strong interest in tax technology, artificial intelligence, workflow automation, data visualisation, and process improvement. (required)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently as part of a fast-growing team. (required)
- An eagerness to work in a fast-paced environment and confidently work with others. (required)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. (required)
- Ability to become licensed is required; must be 21 years or older. (required)
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Wellbeing program including free therapy sessions with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, the Calm App, and virtual yoga classes.
- 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and workplace lactation support.
- Care.com partnership for care finding and backup childcare.
- Family planning benefits including support for adoption, surrogacy, and fertility treatments.
- Flexible PTO for US employees.
- Pet insurance.
- Gym reimbursement.
- Financial planning support 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.
