Fanatics · 3 hours ago
Manager, IT SOX Compliance
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a Manager of IT SOX Compliance to oversee the development and implementation of IT SOX documentation concerning controls over Financial Reporting. The role involves managing staff, coordinating with internal and external auditors, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Facilitate the development and implementation of IT SOX documentation concerning controls over Financial Reporting
Provide oversight of the IT SOX process from planning, scoping, developing, and maintaining the SOX documentation
Manage staff to complete SOX documentation and testing for the various business processes and IT processes
Build strong relationships with IT and leadership (within and external to accounting) to ensure we develop a sound SOX program
Coordinate and work with internal audit and external auditors as needed to ensure support for our controls over financial reporting
Assist with implementing the Company’s SOX certification process, which includes maintaining and supporting a quarterly process (software and tools)
Provide trainings for staff, IT and business personnel on the purpose of and how to adhere to SOX control standards and best practices
Assist with the sourcing of technology that will help drive efficiency within the SOX Development framework
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and drive change within the department
Assist the team with IPO readiness through process improvements and implementing new technology
Capable and willing to make the hard decisions as needed
Ability to implement and drive proper controls and ensure controls are properly enhanced with a public company mind-set
Remediate control deficiencies as needed
Assist Director of SOX Compliance on special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience within a public company and/or public accounting
Must have strong communication skills and demonstrate the ability to work with various departments on implementing controls and SOX documentation
Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to explain complex rules in plain language
A collaborative partner who can balance compliance requirements with business needs
Benefits
Employees at Fanatics' corporate entity can work remotely for up to four weeks per year, which can be taken in daily or weekly increments.
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9BKey Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M
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