Lead Accountant

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Fanatics Commerce Accounting team is looking for a collaborative accounting professional with the background and interpersonal skills needed to function optimally in a growth-enabling and fast-paced environment. They will have the ability to assume ownership of various processes and tasks as provided, with a high-level attention to detail. Individuals with strong organizational and the desire to learn and develop should apply.

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops, leads, and motivates staff.
• Identifies areas of potential improvement
• Uses financial data to prepare and record general ledger journal entries.
• Ensures timely and accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data.
• Prepares balance sheet account reconciliations as assigned.
• Analyzes the financial statements and provides concise explanations for variances.
• Research period over period variances in revenue, cost of sales, and expense and provides logical explanations for the fluctuations.
• Assists internal clients by providing relevant and concise information around account reconciliations, income statement analyses, and any other required information pertaining to the entity.
• Designs operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency.
• Participates in annual audits and special projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. This role typically requires 5 – 8 years of experience in accounting or related discipline. Public accounting experience is a plus.
  
  

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cash management and financial analysis processes.
• Skilled in analytical and statistical examination for complex problem solving.
• Ability to create spreadsheets and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to a mentor and lead.
• Ability to prepare financial reports.
• Ability to understand financial information.
• Ability to work with entry-level and middle managers in analyzing financial situations.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in an organized manner and consistently follow-up on tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to design, document, and implement process improvements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients and public.
  
  

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About The Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).