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# Manager, Payroll Tax at Fanatics Inc.

- **Company:** Fanatics Inc.
- **Location:** Jacksonville FL, United States / New York NY, United States
- **Compensation:** $90k–$150k
- **Posted:** 2026-09-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticsinc/jobs/4398131009

## Job description

## 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, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

## The Role

The Manager, Payroll Tax oversees multi-state, multi-FEIN payroll tax operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role leads payroll tax 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 ensure accurate and timely tax administration.

What You’ll Do

- Lead payroll tax operations across multiple states, localities, and FEINs, ensuring accurate and timely filings, deposits, and reconciliations.
- Manage, coach, and develop payroll tax team members.
- Oversee tax amendments, agency notices, penalties, and escalations, partnering with ADP SmartCompliance as 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 ensure accurate tax 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 discrepancies, identify root 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.

What We’re Looking For

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification required.
- 7+ years of multi-state, multi-FEIN payroll tax experience in a high-volume environment.
- Previous experience leading or managing payroll tax professionals.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud Payroll required.
- Experience with ADP SmartCompliance, payroll tax amendments, and agency notice resolution required.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and year-end requirements.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and large-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 visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

NYC Salary Range $120,000—$150,000 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 https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Florida Salary Range $90,000—$120,000 USD

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## About Fanatics Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Fanatics is a leading global digital sports platform that enables fans to buy, bet, collect, and engage with their favorite teams, players, and moments through a unified ecosystem of commerce, collectibles, gaming, events, and media.
- **Entity Type**: Private (multiple funding rounds; last disclosed valuation of $31 billion in 2022 – not confirmed in provided sources)
- **Headquarters**: Jacksonville, Florida, USA (with major offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and over 80 global locations) [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available in provided sources
- **Founders**: Michael Rubin [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Licensed sports merchandise, digital collectibles, sports betting & iGaming, live events, prediction markets, advertising, and content production.
- **Target Customers**: B2C (sports fans globally), B2B (leagues, teams, players’ associations, colleges, retail partners). Serves over 100 million fans and partners with 900+ sports properties and 6,000+ athletes/celebrities. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Mission Statement**: “Relentlessly enhancing the fan experience.” [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Fanatics Commerce**: Design, manufacture, and retail licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle apparel, headwear, and hardgoods across digital and physical channels (2,000+ retail locations including Lids). [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Collectibles**: Physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and digital assets (e.g., NFTs) for sports and entertainment properties. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Betting & Gaming**: Online sportsbook, iGaming (casino), and prediction market platforms for real-money wagering. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Markets**: A prediction markets platform allowing fans to forecast real-world sports, cultural, economic, and political events. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Fest**: Large-scale sports and collector fan events (live experiences). [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Advertising**: A sports media platform connecting brands with 100M+ fans through onsite and offsite media solutions. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Credit Card**: Co-branded credit card offering rewards tied to the Fanatics ecosystem. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Studios**: A joint venture with OBB Media producing premium sports entertainment content. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics ONE**: Loyalty program uniting all Fanatics experiences. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources (privately held; last reported valuation ~$31B in 2022)
- **Key Metric**: Over 100 million fans reached; 22,000+ employees (15,000+ full-time, 7,000 part-time/contractor); partnerships with 900+ sports properties and 6,000+ athletes. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/) | [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Major sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NWSL), players’ associations, Mitchell & Ness, Lids, Boardroom (Kevin Durant), OBB Media. Investment history includes funds from Silver Lake, SoftBank, Fidelity, and others (not detailed in provided sources).
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid expansion into sports betting, iGaming, prediction markets, credit card services, advertising, and media production; launch of Fanatics Markets (prediction platform); growing loyalty program (Fanatics ONE); continuous retail footprint (2,000+ stores). [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical Integration**: End-to-end control from product design and manufacturing to retail, digital platforms, and real-money gaming, creating a seamless fan experience.
- **Exclusive Licensing**: Deep, long-term partnerships with all major U.S. sports leagues, top player associations, and major colleges – barriers for competitors.
- **Massive Scale**: 100M+ fan reach, 22,000 employees, 2,000+ retail locations (including Lids), and global supply chain provide unmatched distribution and data.
- **Data-Driven Ecosystem**: Cross-platform data allows personalized offers, loyalty rewards, and targeted advertising across commerce, betting, and collectibles.
- **Diversified Revenue Streams**: Commerce, collectibles, betting, events, advertising, and financial services reduce reliance on any single segment.

## Strategic Focus
- **Integrated Ecosystem**: Connecting all fan touchpoints (buy, bet, collect, engage) to maximize lifetime value and reduce churn.
- **Technology Innovation**: Investing in AI, prediction markets, digital collectibles (blockchain), and real-time personalization.
- **Expansion into Financial Services**: Launching co-branded credit cards and financial products to deepen fan loyalty.
- **Global Growth**: Extending partnerships and operations internationally (80+ offices globally).
- **Media & Content**: Scaling Fanatics Studios to produce premium sports entertainment and leveraging advertising as a revenue engine. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)

## Why Work Here
- **High-Performance Culture**: Fanatics emphasizes speed, intensity, and a “relentless” work ethic. The company seeks “high performers” who thrive in a fast-paced, no-offseason environment. [fanaticsinc.com/careers](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers)
- **Competitive Compensation**: Competitive pay, bonuses, equity (where eligible), robust 401(k) matching, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and merchandise discounts. [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent)
- **Work-Life Balance Benefits**: Unlimited discretionary time-off, generous maternity/paternity leave, flexible schedules, remote/hybrid options available for certain roles (e.g., Privacy & Product Counsel REMOTE). [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent) | [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticsinc)
- **Wellness & Health**: Comprehensive health coverage, mental health services, Wellhub (Gympass) access, fertility and adoption assistance, gender affirmation care.
- **Talent Development**: Fanatics University (FanU) for learning, mentoring, leadership coaching, and inclusive leadership programs for emerging female leaders. [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent)
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Strong focus on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA); employee-led FANs groups (AAPI, Black, PRIDE, Veterans, Women’s). 43% of US director+ are female; 45% ethnically diverse. [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent)
- **Awards**: Forbes America’s Dream Employers 2025, Fast Company 50 Most Innovative Companies, Front Office Sports Best Employer in Sports, Sports Business Journal Most Influential (Michael Rubin). [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent)
- **Office/Remote Policy**: Hybrid for many roles; some fully remote positions available. Over 80 offices globally including US hubs in Jacksonville, New York, Los Angeles, Tampa, and international in London, Hyderabad, Paris, Manchester. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticsinc) | [fanaticsinc.com/careers](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers)

## Sources
1. [fanaticsinc.com – Main About Page](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
2. [fanaticsinc.com/careers – Careers Page](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers)
3. [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent – Culture & Talent Page](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-tal

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