Senior Manager, Accounting

Fanatics • Jacksonville, FL

35d

About The Position

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.

As the Senior Manager – Revenue, you will be responsible for managing and
improving the accounting processes related to revenue recognition, licensing
agreements, and royalties. You will ensure the integrity of reported revenues
across multiple sales channels and work closely with internal teams to maintain
compliance with licensing terms and accounting standards.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including royalty, licensing, or revenue share accounting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Experience in eCommerce, retail, digital media, licensing, or other high-volume transactional environments.
• Proven people leadership experience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex contracts.
• Experience with ERP systems (D365, Oracle, NetSuite or similar).

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting for licensing, royalty, and revenue share agreements across D2C, wholesale, and in-venue channels.
• Oversee calculation, accrual, reporting, and settlement of royalty obligations and partner revenue shares.
• Interpret complex commercial agreements including rates, minimum guarantees, incentives, and channel-specific terms.
• Ensure accurate application of revenue definitions, exclusions, and contract-specific economics.
• Ensure compliance with accounting guidance and company policies.
• Lead month-end close activities related to royalties and revenue share, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and support SOX compliance.
• Partner with internal and external auditors on royalty and licensing matters.
• Partner with Legal and Business Development to evaluate new licensing and revenue share agreements.
• Provide accounting guidance during deal negotiations to mitigate financial and operational risk.
• Collaborate with FP&A to analyze royalty trends and explain business drivers.
• Support leadership with insights into licensing economics and profitability.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Establish performance metrics aligned to accuracy, timeliness, and process excellence.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed