Manager, Accounting

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.

 

Job Description

We are currently hiring a Manager, Accounting 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 excellence and streamlining processes for high-risk areas at Progressive Leasing. 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: As a successful candidate for this role, you will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, experience leading and managing various accounting functions, exceptional interpersonal & communications skills, and a strong sense of ownership and pride over your area of responsibility.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:

• Assign projects and direct staff to ensure accuracy

• Facilitate month-end close procedures; review general ledger accounts and journal entries for accuracy and appropriateness

• Perform account analysis, explain variances and review reconciliations

• Challenge and streamline accounting processes for accuracy and efficiency wherever possible

• Identify problems, conduct research and propose solutions

• Participate in periodic audits, including both preparing and reviewing documentation

• Collaborate cross-departmentally on various projects and processes

• Conduct meetings with other teams and management to present findings and analyses

• Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company’s policy

• Serve as the accounting business expert in the implementation of change to business systems that impact accounting and financial processes

• Maintain documentation that provides support for business processes and reasons behind key decisions

• Communicate with and assist other technical and administrative team members with tasks resulting in successful execution of projects

YOU'LL BRING:

• 5 years’ experience in a relevant accounting role (industry and/or public)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree and CPA preferred

• GAAP expertise and prior demonstrated ability to conduct research when required

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

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work with and manage others in a fast-paced environment

• 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 for 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

• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office, accounting software and databases

WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation + Bonus Potential + LTI Incentives

• 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

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