Tax & Compliance Reporting Manager
Own end-to-end tax function including partnership taxation, indirect taxes, and 1099 information reporting. Manage external tax advisors, lead FCM compliance, and serve as internal tax SME. Requires active CPA and 5+ years of tax experience with partnership taxation exposure.
What You'll Own
Partnership Tax
- Primary owner of relationship with external tax advisor and Parent tax team
- Close collaboration with external tax advisor and Accounting team to ensure all returns are filed and payments made accurately and on time
- Primary cross-functional coordinator for annual tax credit studies, including state and federal R&D tax credits
- Prepare and maintain estimated taxable income for estimated payments and cash flow forecasting
- Manage relationship with state and federal agencies, receiving and responding to notices
- Partner with legal team on communications with partnership members for tax-related questions
- Monitor partnership agreement changes and assess tax implications
- Maintain and reconcile partner capital accounts and ensure accurate allocations
- Oversee BBA compliance procedures and partnership audit readiness
Indirect Taxes
- Conduct annual indirect tax risk assessment
- Manage daily fantasy sports (DFS) tax obligations, including preparation of returns and payments
- Stay current on state-specific DFS tax laws, rates, and filing requirements
- Partner with Finance to ensure forecasts reflect updated indirect tax assumptions
Information Reporting (1099 / FATCA)
- Own end-to-end 1099 reporting program, including 1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, and 1099-K filings for vendors, contractors, and prize winners
- Partner with Product team to ensure tax information collection process is correctly configured
- Manage relationship with third-party 1099 vendor
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable and Operations to maintain accurate payee records and threshold tracking
Third-Party Tax Advisory Relationship
- Serve as primary point of contact with external tax advisory firm
- Manage project scoping, deliverable timelines, and quality review for outsourced tax work
- Ensure advisory firm has timely access to accurate financial data and documentation
- Evaluate advisory relationship and support RFP processes as needed
Tax Monitoring & Research
- Proactively monitor federal, state, and local tax law changes with attention to DFS legislation, nexus developments, and partnership tax reform
- Prepare and communicate internal memos on material tax developments
- Provide tax technical support for M&A, new product launches, and strategic initiatives
Cross-Functional Compliance & FCM Reporting
- Own Finance team's relationship with Compliance team for tax-related inquiries
- Lead and manage all FCM (Futures Commission Merchant) reporting requirements
- Partner with Compliance, Legal, and Operations to develop internal controls and audit-ready processes
- Support regulatory examinations and audits
What You Have
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), active
- 5+ years of progressive tax experience with meaningful exposure to partnership taxation
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state tax compliance requirements and regulatory research tools (Bloomberg Tax, Checkpoint)
- Experience with state compliance filings including composite, non-resident withholding, and PTET
- Proven ability to manage external advisors and vendor relationships
- Excellent communication skills to translate complex tax issues for non-tax audiences
- High attention to detail with strong project management and organizational skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience with private equity operating company (advisor or in-house)
- Experience in indirect tax compliance
- Experience with 1099 information reporting programs (1099-MISC, 1099-NEC, 1099-K)
- Experience in online gaming or fintech industries
- Familiarity with DFS-specific tax regulations and state licensing frameworks
- Experience with tax technology tools (Vertex, Avalara, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE)
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