Senior Accountant - SEC Reporting, Acquisitions & Integrations

DraftKings • Boston, MA

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About The Position

As a Senior Accountant at DraftKings, you’ll support financial reporting, technical accounting, and mergers and acquisitions activities that contribute to the company’s growth. You’ll collaborate with teams across the organization to evaluate opportunities, strengthen accounting processes, and deliver accurate financial insights while maintaining strong financial reporting standards. The role includes preparing financial statements and SEC disclosures, evaluating and supporting acquisitions and integrations, researching complex accounting topics, reviewing journal entries and reconciliations, and improving accounting workflows.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a large public accounting firm.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or active progress toward obtaining certification.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial consolidations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including developing financial models and working with macros.
• Experience researching complex accounting matters, interpreting financial guidance, and translating findings into clear recommendations.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies, implement improvements, and strengthen financial reporting practices.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to present financial insights and work across teams and leadership levels.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting experience within a large public accounting firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and footnote disclosures for quarterly and annual SEC filings.
• Partner with Operations, Investor Relations, Financial Planning and Analysis, and other cross-functional teams to gather and analyze information for financial reporting and regulatory disclosures.
• Evaluate the financial impact of potential acquisitions by reviewing agreements, developing financial models, and presenting findings to executive leadership.
• Support acquired-business integrations by preparing opening balance sheets, developing forecasts and integration plans, and coordinating financial systems transitions.
• Research complex accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memos on 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.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial reporting, improve efficiency, and enhance accounting workflows using tools such as NetSuite and Workiva.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed