Job Description
As an Accounting Analyst at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you are here to support the business make critical financial decisions by collecting, tracking, analyzing and reporting accounting activity. Reporting into the Accounting Manager, you will play an integral role in the accounting team, as well as the wider Fanatics Betting & Gaming. The Accounting Analyst will help ensure the completeness and accuracy of the financial results provided to management and our external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Provide accounting, processing, and analytical support for general accounting activities. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- 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
- Prepare monthly and/or quarterly revenue share payments for timely submission to partners and recognition in the general ledger
- Supervise the payroll functions of the international entities, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with government regulations
- Assist with month-end close process including preparation of various journal entries, accruals, estimates and financial statement analysis of assigned areas
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations
- Analyze financial data and report financial results back to management
- Drive process improvement projects to streamline and automate manual workflows
- Provide support to finance and other internal business partners, including ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects
- Assist in the preparation and review of the annual financial statements and statutory tax reporting
- Assist with audit requests from our external auditors
- Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting processes and controls to ensure compliance with SOX
- Open to regular travel to events and other Fanatics offices for various offsite and team meetings
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related field preferred
- CA (Chartered Accountant) or on track to complete CA exam
- Solid foundation in IFRS and GAAP, previous accounting/audit/finance experience very desirable
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
- Advanced MS Excel skills a plus, including vlookups and pivot tables
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize demands to meet deadlines in a timely manner
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment, and to make well-reasoned and timely decisions
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, integrity, work ethic, willingness to learn and a positive attitude
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills.
The base salary range for this role is $50,000 per year - $90,000 per year, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for the Fanatics Betting and Gaming and an equity award.
- Salary range is listed in USD; ranges will change based on country of residence
In addition to the base, bonus, and equity, full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid time off and other benefits like GymPass, Pet Insurance, Family Care Benefits, Free Shipt deliveries, and more. We’ll also give you $500 to set up your home office!
For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering 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 approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About The Team
Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc., a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to nearly 93% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates nineteen retail locations including retail sportsbooks outside of Progressive Field and Nationwide Arena and the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Commanders Field. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver and Dublin, Ireland.