Senior Director, Controller (Hybrid)

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 Controller to help grow our company and ensure our mission is achieved!

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 accounting 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’s contributions and uniqueness.

YOU ARE: A strategic and hands-on accounting leader with deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and operational accounting processes. You’ve led large, high-performing teams, implemented scalable systems, and partnered cross-functionally to drive smart business decisions. You have exceptional communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability for your work and your team’s success.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• Lead a team of 30 accounting professionals, including managers and senior accountants.
• Oversee the general ledger, revenue, receivables, payables, and corporate accounting functions.
• Lead all core accounting processes, including AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and monthly close.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, providing insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure financial integrity.
• Act as a strategic finance partner—collaborating with leaders across operations, technology, and sales to provide actionable insights.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team, cultivating a culture of excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement both within Finance and across the organization.
• Own the full month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal and external reporting requirements.
• Work closely with Technology and finance systems teams to maintain and enhance the company’s revenue recognition and reporting systems.
• Monitor and report on the accuracy of revenue data through analytical reviews, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Review and approve accounting entries, account reconciliations, and key journal entries prepared by team members.
• Ensure strong accounting controls and compliance with SOX requirements.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate special projects across accounting, finance, and operations.
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Financial Reporting, and SOX compliance to ensure alignment of financial data across reporting functions.
• Key leader to drive continuous finance transformation improvements within Workday.
• Leverage technology to reduce manual processes and improve reporting accuracy and speed.
• Provide executive-level insight and recommendations regarding accounting policies, internal controls, and financial results.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and regulatory filings, including financial statements, 10-Qs, and 10-Ks.
• Collaborate strategic initiatives, integration efforts, and special transactions as needed.
• Evaluate accounting processes for continuous improvement opportunities and lead the implementation of agreed-upon enhancements.
• Serve as a key member of the Company’s reserves committee and oversee reviews of critical financial measures across PROG Holdings.