What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of External Reporting & Accounting Policy position at Funko?
Funko Overview
Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.
But what does Funko do?
Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of licenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.
The Director of External Reporting & Accounting Policy is a senior leader within the Finance organization, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Company’s external financial reporting and technical accounting functions. This role leads the preparation and review of SEC filings, ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and global reporting requirements, and develops policies to support consistent and accurate application of accounting standards across the organization.
This leader will partner closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and global business units to ensure the integrity, transparency, and timeliness of financial information in a complex multinational environment. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep technical accounting expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to lead teams through high visibility, deadline driven processes.
What You’ll Do
External Reporting (Primary Accountability)
- Lead the preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, earnings releases, MD&A, and related disclosures.
- Lead quarterly disclosure meeting with various key leaders across the organization to gain better understanding of risks and opportunities throughout the company ahead of quarterly reporting.
- Partner with Investor Relations on quarterly earnings materials and financial disclosure messaging.
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting efficiency, quality, and automation.
Accounting Policy & Technical Accounting
- Serve as the company’s subject-matter expert on U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and emerging accounting standards.
- Lead the preparation of technical accounting memos on complex transactions, including revenue recognition, acquisitions, debt, leases, equity instruments, impairments, and other significant matters.
- Monitor new accounting guidance (FASB, SEC, IASB as applicable) and lead impact assessments and implementation projects.
- Maintain and enhance the company’s global accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across regions and business units.
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Partner with internal audit, external auditors, and process owners to ensure compliance with SOX 404(b) requirements.
- Support the design and maintenance of internal controls related to financial reporting and disclosure processes.
- Drive remediation plans for identified control or process gaps.
Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with global accounting teams to ensure alignment on accounting policy application and reporting practices.
- Support global finance transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, automation, and process redesign.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
- 10 years of progressive accounting/audit experience, including:
- Significant experience in SEC reporting, and
- Technical accounting expertise gained through Big 4 public accounting or a multinational public company.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX 404(b), and financial reporting best practices.
- Exceptional written communication skills, particularly in drafting disclosures, accounting memos, and executive summaries.
- Experience working with large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and reporting tools.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, global, high‑growth environment with competing priorities.
- Experience with multinational consolidation and reporting.
- Familiarity with IFRS or other international reporting standards.
- Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional initiatives.
- Prior involvement in M&A transactions, integrations, or restructuring activities.
- High accountability and ownership mindset.
- Ability to translate complex accounting into clear, actionable guidance.
- Strong business judgment and a solution‑focused approach.
- Skilled communicator who can influence across the organization.
- Calm under pressure during close and reporting cycles.
Salary Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $131,000 - $175,000 annually.Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
This position is based in Everett, WA.
Salary : $131,000 - $175,000