Senior Accountant - Dallas, United States - Fanatics

Description

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.


JOB FUNCTIONS
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

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