Royalties Accounting Manager

Fanatics Commerce; Coppell (TX); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Manager of Royalty Accounting Audit & Compliance to lead external audits and improve royalty processes. You will coordinate audit requests, prepare detailed schedules, and ensure compliance with licensing agreements across multiple licensors.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with US GAAP and SOX, and collaboration with Legal, FP&A, and IT teams to deliver scalable reporting solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Experience coordinating external royalty audits and licensing reviews.

Responsabilités

• Lead external royalty and licensing audits with licensors and partners.
• Serve as primary contact for audit requests and documentation gathering.
• Prepare audit support schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for reviews.
• Review royalty reporting for compliance with licensing agreements and contracts.
• Resolve discrepancies and drive improvements in reporting and controls.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and standardized files across operations.
• Support SOX compliance initiatives and strengthen internal controls.
• Develop and maintain royalty accounting policies and procedures.

Connaissances

Audit management

Licensing agreements

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Excel

Financial reporting

Contract interpretation

Process improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Outils

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

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 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.

Role Summary:

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager to join the Royalty Accounting team, reporting directly to the Director of Royalty Accounting team. The Manager – Royalty Accounting Audit & Compliance will lead the coordination and preparation for external partner and licensor audits. This individual will act as the primary liaison for royalty audit requests, ensuring timely and accurate support for licensors. The role will focus heavily on audit preparedness, compliance with licensing agreements, royalty reporting accuracy, internal controls, process improvement initiatives, and supporting the development of end-to-end royalty reporting systems and processes. This is a high-impact role of technical accounting, compliance, and systems transformation, with direct exposure to some of the most complex licensing structures.

What you will do…

• Lead and coordinate external royalty and licensing audits from licensors, leagues, and strategic partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for audit requests, documentation gathering, and audit-related communications.
• Prepare detailed audit support schedules, royalty reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external audit reviews.
• Review royalty reporting processes and calculations to ensure compliance with licensing agreements and contractual obligations.
• Identify and resolve royalty reporting discrepancies, audit findings, and compliance issues in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and standardized support files across royalty accounting operations.
• Support SOX compliance initiatives and strengthen internal controls related to royalty accounting and reporting processes.
• Develop and maintain royalty accounting policies, procedures, and audit preparation standards.
• Analyze royalty data and trends to proactively identify compliance risks and process improvement opportunities.
• Interpret licensing agreements to ensure proper royalty calculations, reporting treatment, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Assist with the development and implementation of end-to-end royalty reporting software solutions and process enhancements.
• Partner with IT, Data & Analytics, and Finance Systems teams to improve royalty system integrations, automation, and reporting capabilities.
• Support process mapping, workflow optimization, and testing for new royalty reporting tools and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with Legal, Licensing, FP&A, IT, Operations, and external licensors to address audit inquiries and operational risks.
• Drive continuous process improvements to increase audit efficiency, scalability, and reporting accuracy.

What you will bring…

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of accounting experience with royalty accounting, licensing, audit, or compliance experience.
• Direct experience supporting external royalty audits and licensing compliance reviews.
• Strong understanding of royalty accounting, licensing agreements, accrual accounting, and US GAAP.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance processes.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, royalty reporting systems, or process transformation initiatives preferred.
• Experience interpreting complex contractual agreements and royalty terms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a process improvement mindset and strong organizational skills.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Fanatics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as a corporate practice, does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.