Manager, Payroll Tax

Fanatics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics is seeking a Manager, Payroll Tax to lead multi-state payroll tax operations in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee filings, deposits, year-end processing, audits, and process improvements, partnering with Payroll, HRIS, and external vendors to ensure compliance and accuracy.

The role requires CPP certification, a bachelor’s degree, and 7+ years of payroll tax experience in high-volume settings. Strong leadership and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in a related field.
• CPP certification required.
• 7+ years of multi-state, multi-FEIN payroll tax experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience leading payroll tax professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll tax operations across multiple states, localities, and FEINs with accurate filings and reconciliations.
• Coach and develop payroll tax team members and address escalations.
• Oversee year-end processing (W-2/W-2c) and related audits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and implement system changes.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, and external vendors (Oracle Fusion Cloud Payroll, ADP) to optimize tax setups and configurations.

Skills

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Multi-state payroll tax experience

Leadership and people mgmt

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, HR, or related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud Payroll

ADP SmartCompliance

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