Director, International Tax (New York)

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

Fanatics is in search of an International Tax Director for their growing department. This is a great opportunity to join a fast growing, fast paced business or for experienced international tax profession either coming out of a National CPA firm looking to make the transition from public to private or from another multinational company.

What You’ll Do

Compliance & Reporting

• Manage US international tax compliance including Forms 5471, 8858, and related filings
• Oversee calculations for GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, and associated credits and 163(j) limitations
• Coordinate Pillar II compliance and country-by-country reporting
• Assist with quarterly and annual ASC 740 international tax provision and forecast effective tax rates and cash taxes
• Assist with local filings to ensure compliance

Planning & Strategy

• Identify, model, and execute strategic international tax planning opportunities, including evaluating tax consequences of business projects, operating strategies, and new market entry
• Develop and implement a tax‑efficient cash repatriation strategy and support global cash management decisions
• Partner with finance, legal, supply chain, and business groups to ensure tax considerations are embedded in operational decisions and risks from business changes are proactively identified and mitigated
• Work closely with the broader tax organization to develop cohesive global tax structures that align planning and compliance across jurisdictions

Transfer Pricing

• Collaborate with transfer pricing advisors on intercompany transaction strategies and ensure global TP compliance including studies, local files, and master file documentation where required
• Partner with accounting and finance to ensure transfer pricing is appropriately implemented and tracked accordingly

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in accounting, finance or tax from an accredited institution
• Ideal candidate will have 7+ years of relevant experience within US international tax matters in a National CPA firm or a Fortune 500 Company with a large international footprint.
• Strong quantitative skills and technical knowledge of US international taxation (e.g., subpart F, GILTI, FTC, FDII, BEAT).
• Experience in US and international tax compliance and income tax accounting, including exposure to ASC 740
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, including experience communicating complex tax issues and requirements to people without a tax background
• Enthusiastic team player

Salary Range: $210,000 - $240,000 USD