Senior Analyst, Internal Controls (sox)

Company Overview

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.

FHI (Fanatics Holdings Inc.) employees are expected to be on-site 4-days per week. We also offer the unique benefit of allowing employees to temporarily work from anywhere up to 20 days per year.

What You'll Do:

• Support oversight of the SOX program which includes planning, scoping, designing controls, and assistance with deficiency remediation efforts as needed.

• Create SOX documentation including narratives, flow charts, control descriptions, control testing.

• Lead and support annual walkthrough process.

• Research and assess deficiencies identified and work with Management to identify an appropriate solution. Follow-up on remediation activities to verify appropriate resolution.

• Prepares monthly status reporting and assessment process efficiency and control design.

• Manage communications with key partners, including messaging of SOX objectives and requirements, managing request lists, and facilitating discussions on controls.

• Collaborate with business partners to review SOX documentation (risk control matrices, narratives, flowcharts) and identify areas where control enhancements are needed.

• Manage communication with external auditors and serve as a liaison between external audit and lines of business.

• Demonstrate ability to build productive relationships with all levels of personnel through the organization.

• Seek to continuously improve the SOX program to become more efficient and effective through optimization and automation.

• Assist with implementing transformation change that will ensure Department and Company is ready for an IPO.

• Assist SOX leadership on special projects as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. A Master's degree is a plus.

• 2-3 years of relevant experience within a public company and/or public accounting.

• CPA or on CPA track is preferred.

• Effective oral, written, and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with Workiva tool a plus.