Manager, Tax Counsel

The role

The Manager, Tax Counsel will support product and technology teams in tax product matters. This role translates tax laws into product and system requirements and advises cross-functional teams on compliance.

What you will do

• Provide product-facing tax counsel to Product and Engineering teams
• Translate federal, state, and jurisdiction-specific tax laws into actionable product and system requirements
• Interpret applicable tax statutes and regulatory guidance
• Review and advise on product features and functionality to identify tax implications and compliance risks
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Tax, Legal, Finance Operations, Compliance, and Customer Support teams
• Serve as a key point of contact for tax-related product questions
• Escalate complex, high-risk, or novel tax issues to senior tax leadership
• Support the development and documentation of tax positions and analyses
• Support coordination with external stakeholders

Required qualifications

• 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
• Experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and jurisdiction-specific tax laws
• Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, or technology teams
• 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
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and operate effectively in ambiguous or fast-paced environments
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills

Nice to have

• Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g., gaming, fintech, financial services)
• Experience with customer tax reporting and withholding (e.g., Forms W-2G, 1099, 1042) or gaming-related tax frameworks
• Interest in sports betting, gaming, or digital platforms

Benefits

• Health plans including fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits
• Generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave)
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities
• 401k with up to a 5% match
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Short-term or long-term incentive compensation including cash bonuses and stock program participation
• Paid personal time off
• 14 paid company holidays

About the company

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. It consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering and operates FanDuel TV.