About the Role

Pagaya is seeking a Director of Accounting to support our Finance function, particularly our Single Family Rental (SFR) business and funds. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and maintaining the operations of the accounting department.

Ideally, this candidate has prior experience with public companies, Fin-tech, broker-dealers, banking, or other financial services companies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting activities related to the SFR business and fund.
• Oversee the payroll function, inclusive of RSUs, options, and ESPP
• Provide technical accounting support for complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, Joint Ventures, new products, revenue recognition, etc. 
• Maintain headcount and budgeting for SFR business.
• Partner with the Tax team to manage the US tax returns and for the SFR business
• Responsible for identifying and designing robust operational controls.
• Assist with the implementation of new or emerging accounting pronouncements (ASC 606, ASC 842, etc.) and prepare technical memos as needed.
• Partner with our SOX Director to oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of adequate internal controls to safeguard our financial integrity
• Ad-hoc support for the quarterly and annual Board of Directors
• Work closely with the Treasury team on SFR-related financing facilities
• Work with external and internal auditors on requests for assistance.
• Work closely with the FP&A team on forecasts and modeling exercises.
• Prepare audit schedules and interface with external auditors as necessary.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance or Accounting: CPA and Big 4 experience preferred.
• 8+ years of accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of single family rental business
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP and SEC Regulations.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.