Senior Manager, Accounting

Job Description

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:
Build Championship Teams
, Obsessed with Fans
, Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
, and 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.

• 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.

• 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, Net Suite or similar).
• CPA preferred.

• 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 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 and paternity leave, infertility treatment, flexible time off, and a competitive 401(k) plan.

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform that ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for our sports partners worldwide. We offer products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing fans to buy licensed gear, collect items, and bet.

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, operating a vertically‑integrated platform for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations worldwide.