Tax Manager, Fenway Sports Group

POSITION OVERVIEW:The FSG Finance team is seeking a Tax Manager with a strong background in operating partnership taxation to join the team. This role will oversee tax compliance, planning, and advisory matters related to partnerships, including complex allocations, partner reporting, and federal and state tax filings, and will lead special projects as the opportunities arise. The ideal candidate will be a proactive professional who thrives in a collaborative, dynamic environment and who can effectively manage and develop a tax senior, as well as work effectively with the finance professionals throughout our organization.  

Responsibilities:

• Manage and review preparation of over 400 federal, state, and local partnership tax returns, including Forms 1065 and related partner K-1s and K-3s.
• Oversee and maintain compliance with partnership tax rules, including Section 743(b), 704(b), 704(c), and partnership allocations.
• Provide guidance on partnership structuring, M&A transactions, distributions, and partner admission/exit.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (legal, finance, advisory) to ensure accurate reporting and planning.
• Manage tax provision and reporting requirements as needed.
• Mentor, train, and supervise tax senior on tax technical skills and compliance.
• Monitor changes in federal and state partnership tax law and assess potential impacts to stakeholders and the business.
• Support IRS/state audit defense and respond to inquiries related to partnership filings.
• Lead special tax projects as opportunities arise.

Characteristics / Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting or taxation.
• Certified Public Accountant certification.
• 5 – 8 + years of operating partnership taxation experience including IRC Section 704(c) calculations and special allocations, partner to partner transactions and capital account maintenance. Additional years of tax experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel).
• Strong work ethic, reliable, and can work well independently.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Solid communication skills and detail oriented.
• Four day in office requirement per week (company policy).

At the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management, we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.  Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.