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Summer 2027 Internship - Accounting & Controllership Intern

New York, NY, United States

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Fanatics is a leading global sports platform redefining how fans connect with the teams, players and moments they love. Our businesses — Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Fanatics Events, Fanatics Advertising, Fanatics Markets and Fanatics Studios — maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally and create a one-stop experience that allows fans to buy, bet, collect, and earn, while engaging with sports in deeper, more immersive ways. This includes licensed fan gear and lifestyle products, sportsbook and iGaming, physical and digital trading cards, live events, premium sports entertainment content, credit card offerings and more. Together, they form a powerful, integrated ecosystem — connected by the Fanatics ONE loyalty program and FanCash, the currency of sport — delivering personalized experiences to over 100 million fans worldwide. Fanatics holds partnerships with over 900 sports properties, from professional leagues and players’ associations to teams, colleges and retail partners; over 7,000 athletes and celebrities; and over 2,000 retail locations, including all Lids stores. Backed by a team of more than 22,000 employees, Fanatics is committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience.

 

Summer 2027 Accounting & Controllership Internship
Location: New York, New York (5 days/week, on-site)
Program Dates: June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027

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.

Who We Are

Fanatics Collectibles is a global leader in the sports and entertainment collectibles industry, dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for fans and collectors. Through iconic brands like Topps and innovative digital platforms, we're transforming how collectors discover, purchase, and engage with the products and experiences they love.

Backed by Fanatics, a global sports platform with an extensive network of league, team, and athlete partnerships, we're combining a rich history in collectibles with innovation, technology, and data to shape the future of the industry.

At Fanatics Collectibles, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside collaborative, passionate teams, tackle meaningful business challenges, and contribute to a rapidly evolving industry.

About the Role

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an Accounting & Controllership Intern to join our New York-based Accounting and Controllership teams for Summer 2027, with a strong emphasis on applying AI to modernize accounting processes and documentation.

As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience across the month-end close, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations and coordinating close activities with stakeholders, while working on projects that apply AI and automation to enhance and streamline team workflows.

You'll take the lead on building a centralized repository of historical sales data and support the Topps revenue channel automation initiative, using AI tools to accelerate extraction, organization, validation, and documentation.

What You'll Do

  • Build the Historical Sales Data Repository (AI-Enabled): Lead the development and compilation of a centralized repository of historical sales data, using AI tools to accelerate data extraction, organization, and validation.
  • Support Topps Revenue Channel Automation: Support the Topps revenue channel automation initiative, identifying opportunities to apply AI and automation to streamline workflows.
  • Coordinate Month-End Close: Coordinate and communicate Controllership month-end close activities across stakeholders to help ensure timely and accurate completion.
  • Execute Month-End Close Tasks: Perform entry-level close responsibilities, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
  • Enhance Topps Reconciliations: Update Topps reconciliations to improve consistency, rigor, and quality of documentation, exploring AI-assisted approaches where appropriate.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated interest in AI tools, including Claude, ChatGPT, and similar platforms, as a means of improving accounting processes and documentation.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and eagerness to learn Oracle Fusion ERP.

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The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation.  This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations.  When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

NYC Salary Range

$27 - $27 USD

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