REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field. CPA or MST is a plus.
• 5 to 7+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting (Big 4 a plus), a law firm, or an in-house corporate tax function. Experience with multinational entities and financial services/fintech is highly valued.
• Experience supporting or preparing U.S. GAAP tax provisions (ASC 740) and familiarity with global compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Excel and tax research tools (e.g., RIA, BNA, Lexis).
• Experience with NetSuite general ledger a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
• Effective communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with finance, legal, and external advisors.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a dynamic and high-growth environment.
  The pay ranges for New York-based hires are commensurate with candidate experience.
  Pay ranges for candidates working in locations other than New York may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.
  Compensation Range for New York Based Hires

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Tax Manager, you will be a critical contributor to Pagaya’s global tax function, supporting tax compliance, reporting, and planning initiatives across U.S. federal and state jurisdictions. You’ll work closely with the Senior Director, Tax and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate tax filings, help optimize Pagaya’s federal tax provision, and support the company’s financial operations as we scale.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong technical skills and a desire to grow into a broader tax leadership position over time. You’ll have exposure to complex U.S. and global tax structures, emerging financial products, and cross-border transactions, gaining experience across a wide range of tax issues.
Pagaya is building a best-in-class tax team to support the complexity and scale of a global fintech organization. This is a unique opportunity to work on impactful, high-visibility tax issues while growing your career alongside experienced leaders. You’ll gain exposure to capital markets, international structuring, and innovative financial products - all while contributing to a mission-driven company transforming access to credit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tax Compliance & Reporting: Support the preparation and review of U.S. federal and state tax filings, and related tax provision and financial statement disclosures. Coordinate with external advisors to ensure timely and accurate filings.
• Transfer Pricing Support: Assist with transfer pricing documentation, local country reporting, and OECD BEPS compliance. Partner with external advisors on intercompany agreements and economic analyses.
• International Tax Analysis: Conduct research and provide technical analysis on international tax topics including BEAT, Subpart F, foreign tax credits, and tax treaty benefits. Track legislative changes and model potential impacts.
• Provision Support (ASC 740): Support the preparation of quarterly and annual income tax provisions under U.S. GAAP, including data collection, calculations, and documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with finance, accounting, and legal teams to assess tax implications of new products, cross-border transactions, and global expansions. Help gather data and documentation for strategic tax initiatives.
• Audit & Controversy Support: Help prepare responses to IRS and state tax authority information requests, assist with financial statement audit documentation, and support internal risk reviews.
• Process & Documentation: Maintain internal tax processes and documentation to support compliance, provision, and audit readiness. Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvements.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Support special projects and strategic tax initiatives, including new market entry, tax automation efforts, and business expansion modeling.