About Us

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.

About the Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Role Summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Accounting Manager to join our team in direct support of the Topps trading card business. This is a high-impact, highly visible role sitting within the Accounting organization and reporting to the Assistant Controller. The Technical Accounting Manager will serve as the primary subject matter expert for complex accounting matters affecting the sports collectibles industry, while also owning specific areas of the monthly close process.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with deep technical accounting knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex accounting standards into clear, actionable conclusions. Experience in a consumer products, media, or sports/entertainment company is a plus, as is prior experience with loyalty programs, revenue recognition, and inventory valuation.

What you will be doing...

Research, prepare, and maintain technical accounting memos documenting the Company's positions on complex accounting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Assess new and evolving business programs for accounting considerations and policy implications.
Lead and manage the quarterly reserve analysis process, 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 process, including preparation and review of related journal entries, reserve and accrual calculations, and account reconciliations, ensuring 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 in a timely and efficient manner.
Perform P&L classification assessments to ensure proper presentation of revenues, costs, and expenses in the income statement, including matters related to gross vs. net revenue recognition and cost of goods sold vs. operating expense determinations.
Respond to ad hoc technical accounting inquiries from business partners, senior leadership, and the broader Finance organization.
Monitor the standard-setting landscape including new ASC pronouncements and SEC guidance, and evaluate the potential impact on Fanatics Collectibles' financial statements.