Accounting Sr. Director – Commerce Inventory & Supply Chain

Job Description

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.

www.fanaticsinc.com

Company

As a global leader in licensed sports merchandise, Fanatics Commerce is building the leading global digital sports platform and changing the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear, and hardgoods through an innovative, tech-based approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy. Fanatics offers the largest collection of merchandise whether shopping online, on your phone, in flagship stores, in stadiums or on-site at the world's biggest sporting events. Fanatics holds partnerships with the most prominent sports leagues, teams, schools and players in the world - including leagues such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, NASCAR - to deliver an unrivaled fan experience.

Title

Accounting Sr. Director – Commerce Inventory & Supply Chain

Location

Tamps, FL/Remote

Roles & Responsibilities

As Fanatics Commerce continues to expand our business globally, we are looking for an influential leader to help transform how we operate. This is a critical and high-profile role, partnering with the key business stakeholders across Commerce and Fanatics Holdings Inc (“FHI”) in the development and execution of our growth strategy. This role will report to the SVP, Accounting - Fanatics Commerce.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimize global Commerce Inventory, COGS, and supply chain accounting processes with the appropriate people, policies, and controls that will drive business growth efficiently over the coming years while maintaining compliance with accounting regulationsLead month, quarter, and year-end close & reporting processes for Inventory and COGS to publish timely financial reporting and analysis for management and key stakeholdersSupport the accounting team in researching and analyzing accounting guidance pertaining to new and current business modelsPartner with cross-functional business partners to establish an aligned set of metrics, optimize processes and ways of working, and establish the appropriate governance over inventory healthSuccessfully partner with Internal Audit and other key stakeholders on specific projects related to InventorySupport the implementation of new finance and accounting technology systemsDrive and achieve results through leading and influencing team membersBuild and maintain a highly effective team that is aligned with company values through talent development, training, and mentoring to promote a culture of high performanceAct as a cultural driver embracing change, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion, and nurturing an environment where diversity is celebrated. Inspire and influence others through your actions, encouraging collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Educational / Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related fieldMinimum of 15 years of progressive financial accounting experience with a retail, manufacturing or consumer products companyMinimum of 10 years of accounting leadership experience in a company with annual revenues of at least $1 billionStrategic business partner to executive leadership and department heads across the companyExperience working at or closely with a “Big 4” audit firmCPA preferredProficient knowledge of GAAP and IFRS

About Us

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.

Organization

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).