Manager, Tax Counsel
Core
Provide product-facing tax counsel to Product and Engineering teams, translating complex federal, state, and jurisdiction-specific tax laws into actionable product and system requirements for FanDuel's customer-facing platforms.
Role type
Manager, Tax Counsel (Product & Technology Integration)
Builds
Compliant, scalable customer experiences for sports betting, iGaming, and daily fantasy sports products
Domain
Gaming, Sports Betting, Fintech, Regulated Industries
Deliverable
Product features
Required skills
Interpreting federal/state/jurisdiction-specific tax laws, Translating regulatory requirements into product guidance, Cross-functional collaboration with Product/Engineering, Analytical problem-solving, Written and verbal communication, Sound judgment in ambiguous environments
Preferred skills
Customer tax reporting and withholding experience (Forms W-2G, 1099, 1042), Gaming-related tax frameworks, Experience in highly regulated industries (gaming, fintech, financial services), Interest in sports betting or digital platforms
Technologies
Forms W-2G, 1099, 1042
Responsibilities
Provide product-facing tax counsel to Product and Engineering teams, Translate tax laws into actionable product requirements, Review product features for tax implications and compliance risks, Monitor changes in tax laws and advise stakeholders, Collaborate cross-functionally with Tax, Legal, Finance, and Compliance teams, Escalate complex or high-risk tax issues to senior leadership, Support development of tax positions and analyses, Coordinate with external stakeholders (regulators, vendors)
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
