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.

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.