Manager, Tax Counsel

THE POSITION
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FanDuel is seeking a Manager, Tax Counsel to support FanDuel’s product and technology teams in tax product matters. This role sits at the intersection of tax, product, and engineering and will play a key role in ensuring tax requirements are effectively translated into and maintained across FanDuel’s customer-facing products.

The ideal candidate will operate as a day-to-day advisor to cross-functional teams, translating complex federal, state, and jurisdiction-specific tax laws into clear, actionable guidance. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, Tax, Legal, and Finance teams to support the ongoing integration of tax requirements into product functionality and user experience. Your guidance will directly inform product decisions and help shape how FanDuel delivers compliant, scalable customer experiences, while escalating complex or high-risk matters to senior tax leadership.

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

• Provide product-facing tax counsel to Product and Engineering teams across FanDuel platforms
• Translate federal, state, and jurisdiction-specific tax laws into actionable product and system requirements
• Interpret applicable tax statutes and regulatory guidance, including gaming taxes and customer tax reporting and withholding requirements
• Review and advise on product features, enhancements, and existing product functionality to identify tax implications and compliance risks
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry standards, and advise stakeholders on relevant impacts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Tax, Legal, Finance Operations, Compliance, and Customer Support teams to ensure aligned execution
• Serve as a key point of contact for tax-related product questions and cross-functional coordination
• Escalate complex, high-risk, or novel tax issues to senior tax leadership with clear analysis and recommendations
• Support the development and documentation of tax positions and analyses related to product functionality, in partnership with senior tax leadership
• Support coordination with external stakeholders (e.g., regulators, vendors, and advisors) as needed
• Assist in ongoing product compliance monitoring and issue resolution

 

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in tax, legal, regulatory advisory, or a related function
• Juris Doctor (JD), CPA, or equivalent experience in tax advisory, tax compliance, or tax law required
• Experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and jurisdiction-specific tax laws
• Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, or technology teams
• Proven ability to translate complex tax and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable product or operational guidance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues for diverse stakeholders
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and operate effectively in ambiguous or fast-paced environments
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across tax, legal, finance, and product teams
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g., gaming, fintech, financial services) preferred
• Experience with customer tax reporting and withholding (e.g., Forms W-2G, 1099, 1042) or gaming-related tax frameworks preferred
• Interest in sports betting, gaming, or digital platforms is a plus
  
  

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 as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email Benefits@fanduel.com.

The applicable salary range for this position is $126,000 - 158,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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