Sr. Accountant, Income Tax

New York, NY, United States
Full-time
Posted Nov 13, 2026

Skills

Accounting
Communication
Compliance
Leadership
Operations
Teamwork

Job description

About Us

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.

The Role

The Sr. Accountant, Income Tax supports day-to-day income tax operations within Tax Operations, with responsibility across federal and state compliance, ASC 740 provision, and tax planning and research, with state and local tax support and international tax support on an as-needed basis. This person ensures accurate and timely filings, supports quarterly and annual financial reporting, and contributes to tax planning and process improvement initiatives. The role partners closely with the Manager of Income Tax Operations and works across a multi-entity corporate structure. This is an in-person role based in our New York City office four days per week.  

What You'll Do

Tax Compliance  

•Support preparation and review of federal, state, and local income tax returns across multiple legal entities  

•Manage assigned filings within the compliance calendar, including extensions, estimated payments, and notices  

•Maintain tax workpapers and documentation to support filing positions  

•Coordinate with outside advisors and service providers on return preparation and review  

•Monitor federal and state legislative developments and communicate impacts to the tax team  

•Provide international tax support as needed, such as foreign informational filings, transfer pricing documentation, and withholding matters, in coordination with outside advisors  

Tax Provision and Financial Reporting  

•Support quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740 across assigned entities  

•Prepare and review current and deferred tax calculations, deferred tax inventories, and valuation allowance analyses  

•Assist with uncertain tax position (ASC 740-10) documentation and reserve maintenance  

•Coordinate with Accounting, Financial Reporting, and external auditors on income tax disclosures and controls  

State and Local Tax  

•Support state and local income and franchise tax return preparation, including apportionment and sourcing analyses  

•Monitor nexus exposure and assist with registrations and voluntary disclosures  

•Assist with state and local audits, notices, and inquiries, including preparation of information responses  

•Support state tax provision entries and account reconciliations  

Tax Planning and Research  

•Research federal and state tax issues, and international issues as needed, and prepare written memoranda summarizing positions and recommendations  

•Support modeling of tax impacts of business transactions, restructurings, and new ventures  

•Assist with identifying and executing tax savings opportunities across assigned areas  

Tax Operations, Process, and Technology  

•Support automation and data-quality improvements in tax data gathering, return preparation, and reporting  

•Contribute to process documentation and standardization across compliance and provision workflows  

•Support tax technology initiatives including OneSource Tax Provision and AI-driven tooling adoptions  

Leadership and Collaboration  

•Partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Treasury, and business unit contacts on tax-impacting matters  

•Provide guidance and cross-training to junior staff  

•Communicate status and issues to the Manager of Income Tax Operations on a timely basis  

What We're Looking For  

Required  

•Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field  

•3+ years of progressive income tax experience in public accounting, a corporate tax department, or both  

•Experience with ASC 740 and income tax provision concepts  

•Exposure to federal and state compliance across multi-entity structures  

•Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills  

•Ability to work in the New York City office four days per week  

Preferred  

•CPA or CPA candidate  

•Big 4 or large regional firm experience  

•Exposure to state and local tax or international tax matters (e.g., nexus, apportionment, foreign informational filings)  

•Experience with OneSource Tax Provision and OneSource Income Tax or Corptax  

•Experience with ERP systems (e.g., D365, Oracle)  

•Prior experience in a multi-entity corporate tax environment  

Competencies  

Technical income tax proficiency, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities across a complex entity structure, intellectual curiosity, process orientation, and clear communication with both tax and non-tax colleagues.

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. 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/

Salary Range

$90,000 — $110,000 USD

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