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Manager, Payroll Tax

Fanatics


Job Location:

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90000 - 120000
Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce Fanatics Collectibles and Fanatics Betting & Gaming allowing sports fans to Buy Collect and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform sports fans can buy licensed fan gear jerseys lifestyle and streetwear products headwear and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards sports memorabilia and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties including major national and international professional sports leagues players associations teams colleges college conferences and retail partners 2500 athletes and celebrities and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2000 retail locations including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

The Role

TheManagerPayroll Tax oversees multi-state multi-FEIN payroll tax operations in a fast-paced high-volume environment. This role leadspayrolltax compliance filings deposits reconciliations amendments year-end processing audits and related controls. The Manager will lead the payroll tax team and partner closely with Payroll HRIS Finance and external vendors to ensureaccurateandtimelytax administration.

WhatYoullDo

  • Lead payroll tax operations across multiple states localities and FEINs ensuringaccurateandtimelyfilings deposits and reconciliations.
  • Manage coach and develop payroll tax team members.
  • Oversee tax amendments agency notices penalties and escalations partnering with ADPSmartComplianceas needed.
  • Lead year-end processing including W-2 and W-2c preparation validation distribution and corrections.
  • Monitor federal state and local tax regulations and implement required process and system changes.
  • Maintain strong payroll tax controls procedures and documentation to support compliance and audit readiness.
  • Partner with Payroll and HRIS teams to ensureaccuratetax setups employee profiles and configurations within Oracle Fusion Cloud Payroll.
  • Manage payroll tax activities related to mergers acquisitions and divestitures including due diligence FEIN setup and tax transitions.
  • Lead internal and external payroll tax audits and oversee remediation efforts.
  • Analyze complex tax discrepanciesidentifyroot causes and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Manage payroll tax vendors and agency relationships including service performance and issue resolution.
  • Lead system testing process improvements automation and other payroll tax projects.

WhatWereLooking For

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Human Resources or a related field preferred.
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certificationrequired.
  • 7 years of multi-state multi-FEIN payroll tax experience in a high-volume environment.
  • Previousexperience leading or managing payroll tax professionals.
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud Payrollrequired.
  • Experience with ADPSmartCompliance payroll tax amendments and agency notice resolutionrequired.
  • Strong knowledge of federal state and local payroll tax regulations and year-end requirements.
  • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables lookup functions andlarge-data-set analysis.
  • Strong leadership analytical communication and project management skills.
  • Canadian payroll tax experience is a plus.

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay as part of a final compensation package we consider several factors such as location experience qualifications and training. For information about our benefits please visithttps:// Salary Range

$120000 - $150000 USD

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Florida and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay as part of a final compensation package we consider several factors such as location experience qualifications and training. For information about our benefits please visit Salary Range

$90000 - $120000 USD

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Required Experience:

Manager