Fanatics is a leading global digital sports platform, complete with offerings that excite fans and maximize the reach and presence for partners across the entire sports ecosystem. Come help us build a company the world has never seen before! We are first and foremost a technology company. We build innovative fan experiences through highly analytical, forward thinking, and open-minded collaboration. We are passionate about evaluating and finding the right tech for the jobs at hand, and we get excited about building solutions for modern challenges.Fanatics is looking for a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist to join our GRC team. The person filling this position will be responsible for enabling the IT components of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance across multiple lines of business within Fanatics. Additionally, this person will provide internal remediation consulting on compliance frameworks, contribute to control development and modification, develop policy and assist in identifying technical risk within the Fanatics organization. Our team members are given a great deal of autonomy in the pursuit of keeping Fanatics secure and a successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and is expected to be comfortable and effective working independently and as part of a larger, highly distributed team. We're looking specifically for folks who can communicate broadly across different skill sets and set the pace to achieve organizational goals. Fanatics is a fast-growing company and our security program needs to be able to keep pace with that growth while not disrupting innovation.Responsibilities:Support audit execution processes by:-Provide internal consultation to meet SOX requirements as well as governing IT General Controls-Assist in the annual SOX 404 financial statement mapping, risk assessment and scoping process identifying significant locations, business units, transaction cycles and critical processes and accounts ensuring an adequate scope and testing of the Company financial statements based on criteria defined each calendar period-Assist in the coordination of management SOX 404 process controls documentation and review controls to ensure adequate design and identification of key controls for assigned critical processes/accounts-Assist in the coordination and the completion of the annual SOX 404 Compliance Plan in compliance with required timelinesCoordinate with business owners to ensure controls are being properly designed and thought through when business or organization changes occur-Assist in performing SOX IT testing of design and operating effectiveness-Liaise with external auditors as required-Assist in ad hoc projects as requiredSupport the risk assessment processes by:-Identifying and documenting emerging risks-Providing input for compliance risk trends and issuesDirectly engage with external teams to ensure adherence to processesMentor fellow Fanatics personnel on best security practices through cross-functional work with multiple technical and non-technical teamsRequirements:-3 years experience in leading SOX or ITGC audits-Proficiency in written and spoken English-Meticulous in detail and organization-Proactive and self-motivated, including a willingness to reach out to development teams and stakeholders to discuss highly technical issues-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills-Ability to approach problem solving in a constructive and collaborative way that does not require absolutesPreferred Qualifications:-Bachelor's degree in an IT or accounting-related field strongly preferred-CISA, CIA, or similar certification strongly preferred-Strong understanding of GAAP preferred-Experience with cloud-based tools preferred-Experience in an Agile environment preferred-Ability to present findings and summaries of issues to senior management preferredThings We Care About· Your career growth, your ideas, your work-life balance, and your well-being.· Diversity and Inclusion· Our Company Culture and Values· Providing outstanding Company Perks and BenefitsCompany Overview Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem. The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, through Topps as a cornerstone of the business, building a new model for the collectibles and trading cards hobby with top leagues and players association partners; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Fanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs. As a market leader with more than 9,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives. At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.www.fanaticsinc.com Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careersFanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future contract positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.