Summer 2025 Intern - Corporate Accounting & Finance

Company Overview

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.

The Role:

Our M&A Accounting & Finance team supports all accounting and financial activities at Fanatics relating to acquisitions, new business ventures, and other complex transactions. We are looking for an intern that can support the controlling & broader finance functions on technical accounting, financial reporting, policies, due diligence, valuation, and finance integration. In our fast-paced environment, you'll have an opportunity to work on a variety of assignments, with varying challenges and scope. You'll work as part of a team of skilled professionals, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. You are encouraged to think broadly and ask questions, perform research and analysis, problem solve, and produce quality work that adds value for our company.

What You'll Do:

• Supporting teams in technical accounting, financial reporting, accounting policies, valuation, and financial diligence & integration projects
• Observing and learning from experienced professionals
• Completing project tasks and participating in discussions
• Conducting basic technical research and financial analysis
• Preparing written or financial analysis that communicates findings and recommendations
• Applying a learning mindset, by proactively seeking guidance, clarification and feedback on assigned projects
• Appreciating diverse perspectives and team feedback
• Taking ownership of assigned responsibilities

What We're Looking For:

• Pursuing or completed a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Preferred Cumulative GPA: 3.3
• Preferred Major GPA: 3.3
• General understanding and application knowledge of accounting rules under US GAAP
• Prior work experience in technical accounting, financial reporting, or deal work is preferred
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize, and effectively meet deadlines
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth and often ambiguous environments

The hourly range for this position is $20 to $25 per hour, which 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.