Sr Manager, Accounting

Fanatics Collectibles•New York, NY

2d•$133,750 - $167,500

About The Position

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Accounting Manager to support the Topps trading card business. This visible role sits within the Accounting organization and reports to the Assistant Controller. The position serves as the subject matter expert for complex accounting matters affecting the sports collectibles industry and owns designated areas of the monthly close process. The role requires deep technical accounting knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to turn complex accounting standards into clear, actionable conclusions. Experience in consumer products, media, sports, or entertainment is a plus, as is experience with loyalty programs, revenue recognition, and inventory valuation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
5–8+ years of accounting experience, with a strong foundation in technical accounting research and financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience researching and documenting complex U.S. GAAP issues, including ASC 606, ASC 330, and ASC 805.
Experience managing or coordinating external audit relationships.
Strong technical research and writing skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise, well-supported accounting memos and policy documents.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to assess multifaceted business programs and identify key accounting issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting conclusions to non-accounting stakeholders and senior leadership.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative approach and ability to build strong working relationships across Finance, Legal, Operations, and Commercial functions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of and familiarity with accounting systems and related close and reporting tools, with the ability to use them effectively in day-to-day accounting operations.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification preferred.
Public and private accounting experience preferred.
Prior Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Experience with consumer products, media, entertainment, sports, or e-commerce clients is a significant plus.
Experience with loyalty programs, revenue recognition, and inventory valuation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Research, prepare, and maintain technical accounting memos documenting the company's positions on complex matters under U.S. GAAP.
Assess new and evolving business programs for accounting considerations and policy implications.
Lead and manage quarterly reserve analysis, including allowances for excess and obsolete inventory, returns, and other balance sheet exposures specific to the trading card business.
Own designated areas of the monthly close, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reserve and accrual calculations, and account reconciliations; ensure accuracy and adherence to close timelines.
Serve as the primary point of contact during the external audit, coordinating requests, preparing supporting documentation, and resolving open items.
Assess P&L classification to ensure proper presentation of revenues, costs, and expenses, including gross-versus-net revenue recognition and cost-of-goods-sold-versus-operating-expense determinations.
Respond to ad hoc technical accounting inquiries from business partners, senior leadership, and the broader Finance organization.
Monitor new ASC pronouncements and SEC guidance and evaluate their potential impact on Fanatics Collectibles' financial statements.
Collaborate with FP&A, Legal, Operations, and Commercial teams to understand new contracts, programs, and transactions from an accounting perspective.
Assist in developing and maintaining accounting policies and internal controls related to technically complex areas.