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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.
*This position is eligible for remote work within the United States.OverviewAs the Accounting Manager - Fanatics Markets & Emerging Businesses, you will be at the center of the day-to-day accounting operations for Fanatics' prediction markets platform and other emerging business lines. This is a hands-on role responsible for managing the month-end close process across multiple legal entities, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of our financials in a fast-moving, regulated environment.
You will serve as a key connector across the organization - partnering with Finance on budgets and forecasts, collaborating with Shared Services and Technical Accounting on transactions, and working closely with the business to stay ahead of new developments and ensure they are properly reflected in our financial reporting. You will also own our regulatory reporting obligations, ensuring filings are accurate and delivered on time. This role offers the opportunity to build deep expertise at the intersection of accounting, financial markets, and regulatory compliance while contributing to a growing team.
Responsibilities• Manage the month-end close process across multiple legal entities, ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and general ledger analyses for completeness and accuracy
• Ensure transactions are properly recorded and allocated across legal entities in accordance with accounting and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS
• Own the regulatory reporting calendar, ensuring all filings with the NFA, CFTC, and other governing bodies are accurate and submitted on time
• Stay current on regulatory developments and proactively assess the impact on our reporting and accounting processes
• Support external audits and assist with statutory reporting and tax compliance
• Help maintain and strengthen internal controls (including SOX) across the business
• Partner with Finance to understand budgets and forecasts, providing accounting context and ensuring alignment between actuals and plan
• Work closely with business stakeholders to stay ahead of operational and product developments and ensure they are appropriately captured in the financials
• Collaborate with Shared Services on transactional accounting and with Technical Accounting on complex or non-routine transactions
• Identify and drive process improvements across accounting workflows to support accuracy, efficiency, and scale
• Support and develop team members, helping build a high-performing accounting function
Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
• CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated ownership of close processes and financial statement preparation
• Strong foundation in US GAAP; IFRS knowledge a plus
• Experience in financial markets, trading environments, or regulated industries (e.g., broker-dealer, exchange, commodities, gaming) strongly preferred
• Familiarity with NFA/CFTC regulations or similar regulatory frameworks is highly desirable
• 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
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
$100,000-$160,000 USD
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