Lead Supply Chain Accountant

Fanatics•Jacksonville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Accounting Manager/GPO, this role provides financial leadership and expertise by driving supply chain accounting close and reporting activities, ensuring the accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. The position supports a strong control environment and provides financial oversight and guidance to finance and operational leaders. The successful candidate will build strong partnerships across operations and finance to develop and maintain a best-in-class supply chain accounting and finance infrastructure that supports a rapidly growing business. To succeed in this role, candidates must be forward-thinking, proactive leaders with experience operating in increasingly complex organizations across multiple geographies and business channels. This leader will be a collaborative accounting professional with the technical expertise, business acumen, and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in a highly visible, growth-oriented environment. Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness, an advisory mindset, and strong people leadership capabilities are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
6+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both
Demonstrated ability to influence, collaborate, and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and reporting preferred
Experience with inventory accounting and inventory lifecycle processes preferred
Strong accounting foundation with experience in Record-to-Report (R2R) processes; experience with public companies and global organizations preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate overall Record-to-Report activities for the Supply Chain Accounting team supporting the Commerce business
Assist the Director of Supply Chain Accounting with SOX compliance and the development of a strong internal control framework
Ensure effective controls over inventory and intercompany movements, including domestic and international transfers
Lead month-end close activities for Commerce North America
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and reviews
Support the financial business partnerships with business leadership teams and the global corporate finance organization
Lead the financial review cycle with business leadership, creating predictable and repeatable processes that provide visibility into key business and operational performance metrics
Perform strategic analysis of financial and operational data to identify insights, risks, and business opportunities
Monitor and ensure compliance with accounting standards, including U.S. GAAP interpretation and the communication of process changes and requirements as necessary
Evaluate, document, and communicate accounting transactions and support the development of accounting treatments for new business initiatives and models
Assist in the design and implementation of internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and identify cost-saving opportunities
Partner cross-functionally with finance, accounting, and operational leaders to drive change management, improve efficiencies, and enhance process alignment
Assist in the development and performance management of more junior accounting team members through coaching, technical training, and providing performance feedback