Manager of Accounting - Mitchell & Ness
Fanatics
At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.
How you will make an impact
- Lead accounting operations for Mitchell & Ness, ensuring accurate daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting.
- Oversee preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and expense allocations.
- Manage recurring schedules and deliverables related to the month-end close process.
- Identify trends, analyze variances, and recommend strategic actions to improve financial performance.
- Recommend updates to accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversee preparation of intercompany schedules and partner with Fanatics Corporate Accounting on reconciliations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on business processes tied to assigned general ledger accounts.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, company policies, and SOX requirements.
- Partner cross-functionally across departments to support business growth and improve financial workflows.
- Prepare and review ad hoc analyses, reporting requests, and special projects as assigned.
What you bring to the team
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred.
- Prior experience in supervisory or leadership roles strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with NetSuite or Oracle a plus.
- Advanced Excel proficiency (Pivot Tables, VLookups).
- Strong collaboration skills to work with leadership and global teams.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to process improvement.
At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don’t meet every single requirement, that’s okay – we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you’re excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don’t hesitate to apply. We’re genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.
What’s in it for you:
- Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you’ll be empowered to help shape a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.
Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.
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).
At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
· Build Championship Teams
· Obsessed with Fans
· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
· Determined and Relentless Mindset
Reporting to the Director of Accounting at Fanatics Commerce, this Manager role provides strategic and operational leadership over the accounting and reporting activities for the Mitchell & Ness business. This position ensures accurate, timely compliance with internal, external, and statutory reporting requirements, while also driving process improvements and supporting cross-functional partners. The Manager will lead accounting workflows, oversee month-end close activities, support strategic decision-making, and guide the team as needed. To succeed, you must be proactive, collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.