Regulatory Tax Manager

THE POSITION Our roster has an opening with your name on it We’re looking for an experienced compliance professional to join FanDuel’s newly created Finance Operations function. This role will report to the Senior Finance Operations Manager in a hybrid role that will be based out of our New York City office. In this role, the Regulatory Tax Manager will assist with satisfying all finance-related regulatory compliance obligations such as regulatory gaming tax matters, customer tax reporting and withholding matters, regulatory operational finance audits, and gaming regulator and partner relationship management. In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs. THE GAME PLAN Everyone on our team has a part to play • Manage and coach a small but growing team (including Senior-level talent), providing guidance, performance feedback, and career development. • Oversee execution of all regulatory compliance processes tied to finance operations, including wagering/gaming tax, customer tax reporting & withholding (Forms 1099, 1042, W-2G), and regulatory audits. • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of compliance deliverables by reviewing workpapers, models, and submissions prepared by your team. • Serve as primary liaison with regulators and external partners on operational compliance matters, escalating issues to the Sr Manager as needed. • Drive process improvements and scalable solutions across compliance workflows, leveraging digital tooling across automation, AI, and data analytics. • Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance, Advisory, Product, Tech) to ensure compliance is embedded into new initiatives, product launches, and regulatory responses. • Own business controls related to compliance within the SOX control environment, ensuring documentation, testing, and audit readiness. • Support strategic initiatives led by the Sr Manager and Finance leadership, including regulator relationship strategies and executive-level workstreams. THE STATS What we're looking for in our next teammate • Bachelor’s degree required; • 5+ years of professional experience in tax, compliance, audit, or a related function in a highly regulated industry (e.g., gaming, banking, energy, telecom) • Prior people management or team lead experience • Proven ability to review and challenge complex analyses prepared by others, ensuring accuracy and compliance • Strong understanding of or willingness to rapidly develop expertise in information reporting and withholding (e.g. Form 1099, 1042, W-2G) • Skilled in building stakeholder relationships across internal functions and with regulators/partners • Data-driven mindset; experience overseeing the use of large datasets, models, and analytics to inform compliance decisions • Skilled at translating complex analyses into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders through strong visual, verbal, and written communication • Combines strong project ownership with the ability to resolve issues hands-on when needed What would make our next teammate an all-star: • Advanced degree or professional tax/compliance certification (CPA, CRCM, or similar). • Experience with technology, gaming, legal, or sports/ media industry matters. • Experience with information reporting requirements and compliance execution. • Experience with SOX controls, public company reporting, or regulated audits. • Demonstrated success leading process automation, big data solutions, or compliance technology projects. • Skilled with advanced Excel, automation, data visualization, and SQL/analytics tools. ABOUT FANDUEL FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product. In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT). PLAYER BENEFITS We treat our team right We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low…