Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. As an almost 20+ year old FinTech company that has gone from start-up to industry leader, we know how to innovate, simplify, and value all people. We are a company founded on our grit and we are constantly looking to the future. As an ever-evolving group of entrepreneurs and technologists, we strive to do the right thing period in all aspects of our work. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), an exciting FinTech holding company, with three business segments including Progressive, Vive Financial, and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform.

 

We are currently hiring a Manager, Accounting (Hybrid) to help grow our company and ensure our mission is achieved! 

This role is a hybrid role reporting to our Draper, UT location when required.

  

Employee Value Proposition (EVP): PROG is dedicated to providing people with opportunity; opportunity for inclusive collaboration, opportunity for innovation, and opportunity for development. 

  

WE ARE: A team of financial experts focused on recording, monitoring, and reporting on Progressive Leasing’s financial wellness. Progressive Leasing is known for the high-quality assistance that we provide, and we love to continuously pursue excellence and compassion in all that we do! We are dedicated to creating a culture of belonging, inclusion, diversity, and equity in our teams and celebrate each individual contributions and uniqueness. 

  

YOU ARE: A highly motivated accounting leader with extensive experience understanding and applying accounting principles, experience leading and managing successful teams, exceptional interpersonal & communications skills, and a strong sense of ownership and pride over your area of responsibility. 

  

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: 

Lead a team of 1-2 professionals  Mentor and develop teams that oversee loan-related activity, including accruals and estimates, related to our subsidiary companies Lead the month-end close process for GL activity for your team in accordance with internal deadlines Review and post accounting entries prepared by team members Oversee account analysis and reconciliation of balances and entries Plan, direct and coordinate special analysis projects Assist with the implementation of a new ERP (Workday) Adhere to SOX controls and compliance Evaluate current accounting procedures for continuous process improvement opportunities and lead the implementation of agreed-upon improvements Serve as the key contact to external auditors for requests and audit procedures related to your areas of responsibility Lead certain ad-hoc projects related to potential acquisitions, such as integration of accounting ledgers  Assist FP&A with the forecasting of certain Progressive Leasing and subsidiaries financial metrics Assist with the accounting close and reporting of other PROG Holdings businesses, as needed 

 

YOU'LL BRING: 

Master’s degree in Accounting and CPA preferred 

GAAP expertise and prior demonstrated ability to conduct research when required 

5+ years’ experience in a relevant accounting role, including public accounting 

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information 

Strong organizational and time management skills 

Experience managing and leading teams in a fast-paced environment 

Ability to manage the team’s monthly close procedures within tight internal deadlines 

Ability to understand complex accounting concepts and effectively educate team members 

Ability to effectively communicate accounting topics to Company executives 

Experience with SQL and Workday systems preferred 

Highly proficient in Excel with experience using advanced functions, Power Query, dynamic arrays, PivotTables, etc. 

Strong work ethic, schedule flexibility and availability, and adaptability 

Ability to efficiently manage several tasks and competing priorities 

A solid relationship builder, attention to detail, and ability to follow processes 

Aptitude to understand data flows and related accounting/financial statement implications  

Ability to identify issues, conduct research, analyze data and propose solutions 

Tech savvy with strong problem-solving analytics and cross-functional collaborative skills 

WE OFFER: 

Competitive Compensation + Bonus Potential 

Full Health Benefits; Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance + Paid Parental Leave 

Company Matched 401k 

Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Paid Volunteer Time 

Diversity Alliance Resource Groups 

Employee Stock Purchase Program 

Tuition Reimbursement 

Charitable Gift Matching  

Job Required Equipment & Services Will Be Provided 

Progressive Leasing welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Progressive Leasing does business.