Sr. Director of Accounting β Fanatics Markets & Emerging Businesses
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.
As the Senior Director of Accounting β Fanatics Markets & Emerging Businesses, you will serve as both the accounting leader and a strategic thought partner to the business, bringing deep expertise in financial markets, prediction markets, and regulated industries to help steer FMX through a complex and rapidly evolving landscape. This role sits at the center of an industry with few established playbooks, requiring a leader who can synthesize regulatory signals, competitive dynamics, and product evolution into proactive accounting strategy β not simply respond to them.
Reporting to the Controller, you will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership β someone with the industry depth and intellectual curiosity to anticipate how NFA/CFTC regulatory developments, evolving product structures, and the maturation of the prediction markets space will shape our accounting and financial reporting posture. You will build and lead a high-performing accounting team, own core financial operations, and partner closely with Engineering, Product, Compliance, Risk, and Operations to ensure the business is structured for sustainable scale. This is a highly visible seat at the table for a leader who wants to help define what best-in-class accounting looks like for one of the most dynamic and
consequential product categories in financial services.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the accounting function for Fanatics Markets and emerging businesses, building a high-performing, scalable team.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, bringing industry expertise and informed perspective on how regulatory, competitive, and structural developments in prediction markets should shape FMXβs accounting strategy, policies, and risk posture
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Compliance, Risk, and Operations to provide proactive accounting guidance on new product structures, market expansions, and commercial arrangements β shaping decisions upstream rather than reacting to them after the fact
Monitor industry developments, regulatory shifts, and competitive activity in prediction markets and adjacent financial products; translate emerging trends into accounting policy implications and present forward-looking recommendations to executive leadership
Oversee month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS
Review and approve journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger analyses
Ensure transactions are properly recorded and allocated across legal entities in accordance with accounting and regulatory requirements
Review financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards
Oversee accounting for trading activity, including system-to-ledger reconciliations, P&L analysis, commission structures, and partner payouts
Ensure compliance with NFA, CFTC, and other regulatory requirements, including oversight of regulatory filings and support for audits and inquiries
Oversee daily regulatory reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to governing bodies
Establish and maintain accounting policies and internal controls (including SOX) for new and complex products such as prediction markets
Drive automation and process improvements across accounting systems and workflows to support scale and efficiency
Lead interactions with external auditors and support statutory reporting and tax compliance
Deliver financial insights and analysis to senior leadership and contribute to strategic initiatives, including new market launches and operational transformations
Qualifications
Bachelorβs degree in accounting, finance or related field
CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in complex, high-growth environments
Strong foundation in US GAAP (IFRS knowledge a plus), with experience in financial reporting and close processes
Experience in financial markets, trading environments, or regulated industries (e.g., broker-dealer, exchange, commodities, gaming) strongly preferred
Meaningful experience with NFA/CFTC regulations or analogous regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC, FINRA); candidates who have built accounting infrastructure within a regulated derivatives, exchange, or prediction markets environment are strongly preferred over those with only adjacent exposure
Demonstrated experience building and scaling accounting processes in new or emerging business lines
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; experience with financial systems and trading platforms preferred
Strong internal controls and SOX compliance experience
Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and operate at both strategic and tactical levels
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts to non-finance partners
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities
Executive presence and a demonstrated point of view on the prediction markets or broader financial markets landscape; the ability to influence business decisions β not just advise on their accounting treatment β and earn credibility as a strategic voice with senior leadership
Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
Salary Range
$210,000β$270,000 USD
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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.
As the Senior Director of Accounting β Fanatics Markets & Emerging Businesses, you will serve as both the accounting leader and a strategic thought partner to the business, bringing deep expertise in financial markets, prediction markets, and regulated industries to help steer FMX through a complex and rapidly evolving landscape. This role sits at the center of an industry with few established playbooks, requiring a leader who can synthesize regulatory signals, competitive dynamics, and product evolution into proactive accounting strategy β not simply respond to them.
Reporting to the Controller, you will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership β someone with the industry depth and intellectual curiosity to anticipate how NFA/CFTC regulatory developments, evolving product structures, and the maturation of the prediction markets space will shape our accounting and financial reporting posture. You will build and lead a high-performing accounting team, own core financial operations, and partner closely with Engineering, Product, Compliance, Risk, and Operations to ensure the business is structured for sustainable scale. This is a highly visible seat at the table for a leader who wants to help define what best-in-class accounting looks like for one of the most dynamic and
consequential product categories in financial services.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the accounting function for Fanatics Markets and emerging businesses, building a high-performing, scalable team.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, bringing industry expertise and informed perspective on how regulatory, competitive, and structural developments in prediction markets should shape FMXβs accounting strategy, policies, and risk posture
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Compliance, Risk, and Operations to provide proactive accounting guidance on new product structures, market expansions, and commercial arrangements β shaping decisions upstream rather than reacting to them after the fact
Monitor industry developments, regulatory shifts, and competitive activity in prediction markets and adjacent financial products; translate emerging trends into accounting policy implications and present forward-looking recommendations to executive leadership
Oversee month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS
Review and approve journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger analyses
Ensure transactions are properly recorded and allocated across legal entities in accordance with accounting and regulatory requirements
Review financial statements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards
Oversee accounting for trading activity, including system-to-ledger reconciliations, P&L analysis, commission structures, and partner payouts
Ensure compliance with NFA, CFTC, and other regulatory requirements, including oversight of regulatory filings and support for audits and inquiries
Oversee daily regulatory reporting, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to governing bodies
Establish and maintain accounting policies and internal controls (including SOX) for new and complex products such as prediction markets
Drive automation and process improvements across accounting systems and workflows to support scale and efficiency
Lead interactions with external auditors and support statutory reporting and tax compliance
Deliver financial insights and analysis to senior leadership and contribute to strategic initiatives, including new market launches and operational transformations
Qualifications
Bachelorβs degree in accounting, finance or related field
CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in complex, high-growth environments
Strong foundation in US GAAP (IFRS knowledge a plus), with experience in financial reporting and close processes
Experience in financial markets, trading environments, or regulated industries (e.g., broker-dealer, exchange, commodities, gaming) strongly preferred
Meaningful experience with NFA/CFTC regulations or analogous regulatory frameworks (e.g., SEC, FINRA); candidates who have built accounting infrastructure within a regulated derivatives, exchange, or prediction markets environment are strongly preferred over those with only adjacent exposure
Demonstrated experience building and scaling accounting processes in new or emerging business lines
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; experience with financial systems and trading platforms preferred
Strong internal controls and SOX compliance experience
Proven ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and operate at both strategic and tactical levels
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts to non-finance partners
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities
Executive presence and a demonstrated point of view on the prediction markets or broader financial markets landscape; the ability to influence business decisions β not just advise on their accounting treatment β and earn credibility as a strategic voice with senior leadership
Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/
Salary Range
$210,000β$270,000 USD
By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.
Apply To This Job