Accounting Supervisor

Fanatics is the ultimate one-stop sports fan destination that ignites and harnesses the passion of fans and maximizes the presence and reach for preeminent sports partners globally. The Fanatics family of companies, supported by our Fanatics Accounting Shared Services function, currently includes:
Fanatics Commerce, a vertically integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today's 24/7 mobile-first economy.
Fanatics Collectibles, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end physical and digital collectible experience;
Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming, and retail sportsbook platform.
Objectives of the role:
Provide financial leadership by managing the general accounting and reporting activities to ensure accurate and timely compliance with all internal and external reporting requirements.
Help foster a culture of continuous improvement mind-set, drive change within the department
Assist with financial statement write-ups and analysis (BS, P&L, and Cash Flow) for month-end, quarter-end and year-end close
Assist with driving compliance with GAAP and implementation of new standards
Must be a forward looking, proactive leader with business experience in increasingly complex businesses, across geographies and business channels.
Must be an experienced, collaborative accounting professional with the background and interpersonal skills sufficient to function successfully in a growth-enabling and challenging position.
Must demonstrate the ability to implement new concepts, ideas, integration of new businesses, and systems as needed.
Must have the ability to embrace and assume ownership of various processes and reports.
Attention to detail, superior organizational and project management skills, and exceptional communication skills are important.
Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Provide accounting, processing, and analytical support for general accounting activities.
Collection, tracking, analyzing, reporting and reconciliation of accounting activity on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Develop in-depth knowledge of systems, data, and reporting tools as well as understanding of the business processes related to assigned general ledger accounts, including transaction flow.
Book monthly accruals and prepare monthly account reconciliations. Assisting with ad hoc requests as needed
Assist as needed in support of Wholesale, eComm, and Retail businesses
Prepare and record required journal entries for certain entities including daily transactions and monthly expense allocations
Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly schedules used in the preparation and completion of the month-end closing process
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts
Support the training and development of staff
Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by direct report(s)
Improve financial status by analyzing results and variances, identifying trends, and recommending actions
Recommend updates to accounting policies related to improving processes and procedures
Perform duties in compliance with GAAP, company and department policies and procedures, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Assist accounting management on any and all accounting related issues
Prepare ad hoc financial reporting requests, other analyses and special projects requested by management
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field required
CPA designation a major plus
Minimum 5-10 years of accounting experience preferred
Public accounting experience a plus
Ability to handle multiple tasks and stringent deadlines within a fast-paced environment is a must
Ability to organize and prioritize
Must have strong analytical skills
Must have excellent communication skills - verbal and written
Ability to effectively work with multiple departments, at all levels of the organization
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel - experience in Pivot Tables and VLookups are a +
Strong attention to detail