Senior Accountant (Royalty & Revenue Share)

Senior Accountant (Royalty & Revenue Share) Location Hybrid remote in Jacksonville, FL : Company Overview Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative 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 over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores. As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives. JOB FUNCTIONS This position will focus on the following priorities: Ensuring and developing processes for the preparation and recording of required journal entries for certain entities/processes including daily transactions and monthly expense allocations Assist with coordination of operational audit support Provide outstanding financial business partnership to the business unit leadership teams and to global corporate finance group Ensure an open channel of communication exists during close with the Controller's Office Partner and collaborate with peers and business partners to drive change management, increase operational efficiencies, lead process improvement and alignment within the accounting and finance organization, as well as cross functionally Assist and develop balance sheet support schedules and reconciliations as needed monthly Ensuring and developing a process for collection, tracking, analyzing, reporting and reconciliation of activity on a daily, weekly and monthly basis Improve financial status by analyzing results and variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to processes and procedures Acquire a deep understanding of the business processes related to assigned area/function (including general ledger accounts and transaction flow) Perform duties in compliance with GAAP, company and department policies and procedures, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements if needed Assist management on any and all accounting related issues Prepare ad hoc financial reporting requests, other analyses and special projects requested by management Assist with developing policies, including working with outside service providers as needed Assist with the coordination of the Company's growth and expansion as needed PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following credentials: ~ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required ~3+ years' practical accounting experience ~ Ability to handle multiple tasks and stringent deadlines within a fast-paced environment is a must ~ Ability to organize and prioritize tasks ~ Must have strong analytical skills ~ Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills ~ Ability to effectively work with multiple departments and levels within the organization ~ Strong attention to detail ~ Ability to travel if needed CERTIFICATION A CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification is a plus for this role Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. 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