Role overview
Company Overview
Fanatics is building the leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans, and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Leveraging these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as the global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings across the sports ecosystem.
The Fanatics family of companies 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; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end collectibles experience; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Additional ventures that will build out Fanatics’ footprint across the broader digital sports landscape will be rolled out soon. Fanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs. As a market leader with more than 8,000 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. At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.
About the Team
At Fanatics, we know that numbers are not just for jerseys. Our accounting and finance professionals are charged with taking a highly analytical approach towards financial data across every part of our business. We identify financial successes and opportunities, and then create detailed growth plans to reach and exceed our company goals. We bring numbers to life by developing innovative and strategic reporting as well as actionable insights for key stakeholders and executive leadership. Just as Fanatics continues to rapidly grow, we encourage our team members to do the same by supporting continued education and offering internal career advancement in various areas of Accounting and Finance.
Responsible for developing/assisting Chief Accounting Officer (Controller) with the development of core professional programs within the Accounting Department, such as: •Internship Support •Campus relationships •Mentoring Programs •Professional Development (Continuing Professional Education) •Rotation Programs •Assist Controller with developing department maturity •General Department Functions
GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: •Liaison with Universities to assist with developing relationship with Campus Accounting Departments, including Accounting Association and Beta Alpha Psi Groups (Student Organizations) •Develop and coordinate Internship and Staff functions that nurture key relationships among the department •Develop and assist with coordination of mentoring/relationship programs; help to build positive and open environment within the department •Develop and assist with the coordination of department Accounting meetings, conferences, and/or professional development education programs •Develop and assist with department rotation program (what are the interest of team, coordinate, pair rotation); includes coordination of timing/moves among the departments within accounting •Assist Controller on administrative matters/programs as needed (including general department functions) •Assist HR Partner as needed on key activities within accounting
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, HR Administration, Behavioral Science, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: •Ability to manage multiple task •Ability to work with all levels of professionals (Sr. Leaders, new staff, interns) •Have outstanding organizational skills •Outstanding professionalism to work with external partners •Effective communication skills (verbal/written) •Understanding and knowledge of professional departments, such as accounting programs a plus •Experience with University relationships a plus •Experience with CPA educational requirements a plus •Strong PC skills to develop core presentations (internally/externally) •Attitude of no job to small; willing and capable of being flexible •3+ years of experience
Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.
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Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.
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