Manager, Financial Reporting

COMPANY BACKGROUND/CULTURE

Fanatics is expanding into the booming trading cards and collectibles business with a new model and vision for the hobby that will fundamentally change the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many sports.  With trading cards and collectibles being a significant pillar of Fanatics’ long-term plans to become the leading global digital sports platform, Fanatics Collectibles, a subsidiary of Fanatics, was launched in 2021 after securing long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports properties, including MLB, MLBPA, NBA, NBPA and NFLPA. Fanatics is the majority owner of Fanatics Collectibles, with leagues, players associations and investors owning the rest.

In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, the preeminent licensed trading card brand that has serviced collectors, fans, and retailers for more than 70 years. The deal, which included both the Topps physical and digital divisions, established the iconic trading cards company as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute
trading cards, which begin in 2022 versus the original joint start date of 2026.

In February 2022 (with subsequent investments in December 2022 and January 2024), Fanatics Collectibles acquired GCP. GCP specializes in converting, finishing, collating and packaging services for sports trading cards and other collectibles.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join our Controllership team. This role is pivotal in managing general accounting, financial reporting, and operational accounting for the GC Packaging location in Sunnyvale, Texas. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, AP management, bank account reconciliation, AR cash application, and corporate reporting.  Proficiency in financial systems including applications such as QuickBooks, Visual, D365, and Oracle Suite is essential.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General Accounting:
  • Oversee monthly closing activities, including preparation and review of journal entries.
  • Manage the General Ledger for the GCP entity.
  • Ensure accurate and timely intercompany accounting transactions.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial reports, including analytical write-ups for the balance sheet and income statement.
  • Respond to ad-hoc corporate requests and prepare the corporate flux file.
  • Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful annual audits.
• Transaction Processing:
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
  • Oversee bank account management and reconciliation.
  • Ensure accurate AR cash application and management of the accounting mailbox.
• Operational Accounting:
  • Act as a liaison for real estate leases, ensuring correct schedules and accounting treatment.
  • Collaborate with payroll and shared services teams to streamline processes.
  • Perform financial analyses to investigate and communicate financial results to management.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the accounting department.
  • Implement and enhance accounting processes and procedures.
  • Provide leadership and development opportunities for the accounting team.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including both public and private sectors.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Proven experience managing and developing small teams (2-5 employees).
• Experience with ERP systems, specifically QuickBooks, Visual, D365, and Oracle Suite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and co