Accounting & Financial Reporting Manager

<div class="content-intro"><h2 class="job-details__description-header text-color-secondary font-family-secondary" data-bind="i18n: 'job-details.employer-description-title'">About Us</h2> <div class="job-details__description-content basic-formatter" data-bind="html: pageData().job.corporateDescription"> <div>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 &amp; 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.&nbsp;</div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Team</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports &amp; 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.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Role Summary</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As Fanatics Collectibles continues to expand across Greater China, we are seeking a Manager, Accounting &amp; Financial Reporting to support statutory accounting, external financial reporting, and audit coordination for the region. This role is primarily focused on financial reporting, technical accounting, and compliance, and works closely with both local operations team and the global controllership organization.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate brings strong Big Four audit or accounting advisory experience, solid technical accounting skills, and hands-on experience with statutory financial statements and group reporting in a multinational environment. This is a strong opportunity for candidates transitioning from Big Four audit/accounting services into an in-house reporting role. This is a full time role, in the designated office 5 days per week.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Financial Reporting &amp; Technical&nbsp;Accounting</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate with external accounting providers to prepare statutory financial statements for Greater China entities under PRC GAAP (ASBE) ensuring alignment with U.S. GAAP group reporting requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Review outputs prepared by external providers, including financial statements, disclosures, and supporting schedules, for technical accuracy and completeness.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prepare and review group reporting packages, including disclosures and technical analyses.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support interpretation and application of group accounting policies, escalating complex matters to regional or global controllership as appropriate.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition, inventory, intercompany transactions, and foreign currency accounting.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Audit,&nbsp;Compliance &amp; Controls</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, coordinating audit requests, schedules, and documentation.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prepare audit deliverables, technical memos, and responses to audit queries.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements across Greater China.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with SOX-aligned internal controls, including documentation and audit support.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate with tax teams on VAT, CIT, withholding tax, and transfer pricing matters from a reporting and disclosure perspective.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Accounting Oversight &amp; Close Support</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support month-end and quarter-end close processes with a focus on accuracy, judgmental areas, and reporting quality.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Review selected balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and analytical P&amp;L commentary.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with local accounting teams or external service providers to ensure consistency and timeliness of reporting outputs.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Process Improvement &amp; Systems</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contribute to reporting process improvements, close optimization initiatives, and documentation enhancements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support ERP and reporting systems (Oracle, D365, SAP, NetSuite), particularly around reporting structures and statutory requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain and update accounting SOPs and reporting documentation.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Business &amp; Stakeholder&nbsp;Partnership</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support regional finance leadership by explaining financial results, accounting judgments, and audit findings.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assist with cross-border and intercompany transactions from a reporting and compliance perspective.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Participate in ad hoc analyses, technical research, and special projects as the business grows.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s preferred).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6 - 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including ~5 years in Big Four audit or accounting advisory services.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong experience in external audit, statutory reporting, and financial statement preparation.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Solid knowledge of PRC GAAP (ASBE) and IFRS; working knowledge of U.S. GAAP preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CPA, ACCA, CICPA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience supporting external audits and resolving technical accounting matters.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ERP and reporting systems exposure (Oracle, D365, SAP, NetSuite).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Advanced Excel skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English required.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.&nbsp;</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.</em></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.&nbsp; 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