Director, Accounting and Finance Transformation & Analytics

Fanatics is expanding into the booming trading cards and collectibles business with a new model and vision for the hobby that will fundamentally change the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many sports. Fanatics Collectibles, a subsidiary launched in 2021, secured exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports properties, and in January 2022 acquired Topps, a preeminent licensed trading card brand.

The company seeks a highly motivated and experienced Director, Accounting & Finance Technology to support the FP&A and Controllership teams, reporting directly to the VP, Finance.

Provide financial leadership by managing general accounting, financial reporting, and analytical activities to ensure accurate and timely compliance with internal and external reporting requirements. This unique role offers the opportunity to leverage Data & Analytics and AI to support the Accounting and FP&A functions with financial analyses and special projects, acting as a “utility player” across functions.

As a visionary leader, you will strengthen the team, foster collaboration, learning and growth, and architect scalable, automated solutions that empower decision‑makers and transform the finance function.

• Provide accounting, processing and analytical support for Fanatics Collectibles; specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Leverage AI and Data & Analytics tools to automate processes, creating efficiencies
• Identify and implement process efficiencies within accounting and finance teams by streamlining reporting workflows and enhancing data accuracy and timeliness
• Assist in compiling and supporting internal reporting, including preparation of monthly and quarterly analyses and executive summary write‑ups (balance sheet, P&L and cash‑flow)
• Manage monthly accounting processes and reporting
• Lead cross‑functional accounting and finance projects including systems implementations, policy development and operationalization of technical accounting and reporting matters
• Assist with technical accounting research and provide guidance in preparing transactional accounting documentation
• Acquire a deep understanding of business processes related to assigned GL accounts
• Develop deep understanding of transaction flows and general ledger mechanics to ensure accuracy, identify anomalies and support effective financial analysis
• Maintain relationships with leaders across shared‑service controllership, tax, treasury, legal, FP&A and cross‑functional teams
• Perform duties in compliance with GAAP, company policies and internal controls, and Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements
• Prepare ad‑hoc financial reporting requests, analyses and special projects around product performance and profitability
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving change within the department
• Collaborate with Product Development, Commercial, Project Management, etc. to enhance product‑level and SKU‑level profitability analysis
• Help prepare and develop the department to scale up and be SOX compliant based on process improvements and key controls
• Assist with managing and developing an efficient, clean, and successful audit

• Bachelor (or higher) degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 10+ years of accounting experience, public and private experience preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls, with experience researching technical accounting issues
• Experience with visualization and dashboarding tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, Looker
• Experience with data warehouses such as Snowflake, Databricks
• Experience with automation tools such as UiPath, Power Automate, or Workiva
• AI exposure: building or using ML models, GPT‑based tools, or cloud ML platforms (Azure ML, AWS Sage Maker, etc.)
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically Oracle Fusion
• Experience designing or managing data pipelines and system integrations between ERPs, CRMs, and BI tools. Familiarity with ETL, APIs, and cloud‑based data architectures preferred
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and communicating technical concepts to…