Harrison Swinney, Cpa
About Harrison Swinney, Cpa
Harrison Swinney is a Senior Director of Finance specializing in Sports Betting and iGaming at Churchill Downs Incorporated, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in financial roles, including previous positions at PwC and Churchill Downs.
Work at Churchill Downs Incorporated
Harrison Swinney currently serves as the Senior Director of Finance for Sports Betting and iGaming at Churchill Downs Incorporated, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees financial operations related to the company's expanding sports betting and iGaming sectors. Prior to this, he worked as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for a brief period in 2020 and served as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2017 to 2020, contributing to the financial strategies and analysis within the organization.
Experience at PwC
Harrison Swinney has significant experience at PwC, where he held various roles in the Assurance department. He began as an Assurance Intern in 2012, followed by positions as an Assurance Associate from 2014 to 2016, and later as an Assurance Senior Associate from 2016 to 2017. His time at PwC provided him with a strong foundation in financial assurance and analysis, which he later applied in his roles at Churchill Downs Incorporated.
Education and Expertise
Harrison Swinney earned two Bachelor's degrees from the University of Kentucky, one in Finance and the other in Accounting, both completed between 2009 and 2013. This educational background equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles and accounting practices, which he has utilized throughout his career in finance and analysis.
Career Progression
Harrison Swinney's career has progressed through various roles in finance and assurance. After starting as an intern at PwC, he advanced to Assurance Associate and then to Assurance Senior Associate. He transitioned to Churchill Downs Incorporated, where he initially worked as a Senior Financial Analyst before moving into leadership roles, including Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and currently, Senior Director of Finance.