Payroll Tax Manager

FanDuel is seeking a Payroll Tax professional to support its US and Canadian entities. The role sits within the Payroll team and carries full ownership of employee and employer tax, collaborating with multiple departments including HR Operations, Total Rewards, Finance and Accounting. It represents an opportunity to help transform payroll tax initiatives at a premier gaming company.

• Oversee tax compliance requirements, regulations, and confidentiality provisions for the Payroll team.
• Partner with third-party OSV to ensure all Federal, State, and Local payroll tax liabilities and associated regulatory tax filings are completed 100% accurately and on time.
• Oversee each quarterly tax close as well as the annual W-2/W-2c process.
• Maintain and develop procedures and policies related to the payroll tax department, with an understanding of their correlation to other cross-department impacts.
• Manage collaborative relationships with third-party payroll tax system providers to ensure the long-term stability of the solution as it relates to the business.
• Develop policies, processes, and procedures to ensure payroll tax compliance in a multi-state environment.
• Maintain payroll data integrity in the systems by running queries, analysing data, and creating and running various audits.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare EEOC, Bureau of Labour Statistics, multi-state reporting, and other statutory compliance as required.
• Stay educated on the latest laws and legislation at the local, state, and federal levels, and partner with Legal to address employee compliance in accordance with those laws.
• Review and analyse current payroll and tax procedures to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations.
• Resolve accounting and reporting discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner related to payroll, including those within the payroll system, general ledger, or payroll-related tax reporting.
• Drive the development and coaching of payroll team members and ensure team members are cross-trained within the department.
• Ensure system compliance with SOX and internal controls.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and problem-solving skills when addressing payroll tax questions and issues, working effectively at both detail and big-picture levels to drive projects forward.
• Partner effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Company to support operational flexibility and evolving business needs.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline plus 6+ years' experience in the Payroll Tax field, or the equivalent of 10+ years' experience in the Payroll Tax field.
• 6+ years' experience with payroll taxes in at least 30+ states.
• 5+ years' experience in payroll tax leadership.
• 5+ years' Workday software experience.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to communicate information clearly and effectively throughout all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groups.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, collaborative, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact positively with teammates at all levels of the company.

• 5+ years' experience working with third-party payroll tax compliance tools such as One Source Virtual.
• Certification such as FPC or CPP.

• Hybrid working arrangement.

• An array of health plans to choose from, some as low as $0 per paycheck, including programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits.
• Generous paid time off (PTO and sick leave).
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities based on performance.
• 401k with up to a 5% match.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a 401(k) matching program.
• Eligibility for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including cash bonuses and stock program participation.
• Paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
• Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada, with a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including America's #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; FanDuel Racing, the industry's unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering; and its daily fantasy sports product. FanDuel Group also operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network, and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform, and has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.