Accounting Manager-Credit

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. As the Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in the close operations and financial reporting for Fanatics’ Betting & Gaming (“FBG”). This is a hands-on role with primary ownership of joint venture and non-controlling interest accounting, consolidation accounting, intercompany activity, and financial/statutory reporting, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of our financials across a complex, multi-entity structure.
You will serve as a key connector across the organization — partnering with the Sr. Director of Accounting on financial reporting, working closely with Shared Services and Technical Accounting on complex transactions, and collaborating with Finance and business stakeholders to ensure activity is properly captured in the financials. This role offers the opportunity to build deep expertise across consolidation, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting in a fast-growing, regulated environment.
Review journal entries prepared by the Staff Accountant for accuracy, completeness, and proper support prior to posting
Own joint venture and non-controlling interest accounting, including NCI allocations and related financial statement presentation
Manage the consolidation and elimination process across all FBG legal entities, ensuring intercompany balances are properly reconciled and eliminated each close cycle
Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations across assigned areas, monitoring reconciliation status and ensuring timely resolution of open items
Prepare quarterly flux analysis across key balance sheet and income statement accounts, identifying and explaining significant variances and trends to support financial review
Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including state-level reporting requirements
Maintain and strengthen internal controls (including SOX) across consolidation and intercompany accounting processes
Support and coordinate the external audit process, preparing audit schedules and serving as a primary point of contact for auditor requests in areas of ownership
Collaborate with Shared Services on transactional and intercompany accounting and with Technical Accounting on complex or non-routine transactions
Partner with Finance on budgets and forecasts, providing accounting context and ensuring alignment between actuals and plan
Work closely with business stakeholders to stay ahead of operational and structural developments and ensure they are appropriately captured in the financials
Identify and drive process improvements across consolidation, intercompany, and close workflows to support accuracy, efficiency, and scale
Support and develop team members, helping build a high-performing accounting function
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated ownership of close processes and financial statement preparation
Strong foundation in US GAAP; Experience in financial services, gaming, or other regulated industries with complex multi-entity structures strongly preferred
Experience with consolidation accounting and NCI strongly preferred
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; experience with financial systems and ERP platforms preferred
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple entities
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across finance, accounting, and business teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and proactively manage through ambiguity
Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE—a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. 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. By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.