Lead Accountant, Supply Chain

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties. At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset. ROLE OVERVIEW Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Lead Supply Chain Accountant provides financial leadership and expertise by driving inventory management and risk assessment within the supply chain accounting team for Fanatics Commerce North America. This role builds strong partnerships across operations and finance to develop and maintain a best-in-class supply chain accounting infrastructure, with direct connectivity to the Operations Team in the evaluation and governance of Inventory Adjustments. The Lead Supply Chain Accountant delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights. HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes. Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams) Cross-Functional Leadership: • Partner cross-functionally with finance, accounting, and operational leaders to drive change management, improve efficiencies, and enhance process alignment across Commerce North America. • Assist the Director of Supply Chain Accounting with SOX compliance and the development of a strong internal control framework, ensuring consistent application across geographies and business channels. • Support financial business partnerships with business leadership teams and the global corporate finance organization, creating predictable and repeatable processes that provide visibility into key business and operational performance metrics. People Leadership: • Assist in the development and performance management of more junior accounting team members through coaching, technical training, and providing actionable performance feedback. • Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented team environment aligned to Fanatics Commerce's BOLD Leadership Principles. Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans) • Lead the Inventory Adjustments Governance program in partnership with Operations and Finance, ensuring inventory accuracy that directly supports reliable fan fulfillment and experience. • Ensure effective controls over inventory and intercompany movements, including domestic and international transfers, to sustain seamless supply chain operations across all fan-facing channels. • Support balance sheet reconciliations and reviews that underpin the financial integrity of the Commerce business and its ability to serve fans globally. • Lead the financial review cycle with business leadership to deliver visibility into operational performance metrics that drive fan-centric business decisions. Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit) • Perform strategic analysis of financial and operational data to identify insights, risks, and business opportunities, translating findings into actionable recommendations for finance and operational leaders. • Evaluate, document, and communicate accounting transactions and support the development of accounting treatments for new business initiatives and models as the Commerce platform continues to scale. • Assist in the design and implementation of internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and identify cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain. • Monitor and ensure compliance with accounting standards, including U.S. GAAP interpretation, and communicate process changes and requirements proactively across the organization. Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset) • Coordinate overall activities related to risk assessment and inventory management for the Supply Chain Accounting team supporting the Commerce business, owning outcomes from end to end. • Support month-end close activities for Commerce North America with rigor, accuracy, and a commitment to continuous process improvement. • Drive the design and maintenance of a best-in-class supply chain accounting infrastructure capable of supporting a rapidly growing, multi-geography business. • Demonstrate strong attention to detail, commercial awareness, and an advisory mindset in all financial oversight and guidance provided to finance and operational leaders. AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to: • Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes • Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance • Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working • Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING Required Qualifications: • 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both, with demonstrated ability to operate in complex, multi-geography organizations. • Strong accounting foundation with experience in Record-to-Report (R2R) processes; experience with public companies and global organizations preferred. • Experience with inventory accounting and inventory lifecycle processes preferred, with familiarity in supply chain accounting environments. • Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and reporting preferred; proven ability to support and develop internal control frameworks. • Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders across finance and operations functions. • Forward-thinking, proactive leadership approach with the technical expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in a highly visible, growth-oriented environment. • CPA designation preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline required. CPA designation preferred. WORK LOCATION Hybrid: The primary place of performance of this role is the Company's office located in Tampa or Jacksonville, FL, subject to the Company's current hybrid work policy. This role currently requires in-office presence Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. *At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - 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.* ***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*** *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, [](http://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, 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* *By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our [Candidate Privacy Policy.](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff494b9931735466ce28d5b/t/69de53bde2c02c25e9c38758/1776178110037/Candidate+Privacy+Policy+April+2026.pdf)*