Assistant Controller; Draper, UT Hybrid

Overview

Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. With more than 20 years in Fin Tech, we’ve grown from start-up to industry leader by innovating, simplifying, and valuing people. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a Fin Tech holding company with three business segments:
Progressive Leasing, Purchasing Power (a leading employee purchase program for consumer products and services using payroll deduction), and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform. We are currently hiring an Assistant 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.

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.

• Lead a team of 10+ professionals
• Mentor and develop teams that oversee lease revenue, lease receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities
• Lead the month-end close process for leasing-related GL activity in accordance with internal deadlines
• Work closely with internal engineering teams to maintain and enhance the company’s revenue recognition system
• Oversee the monitoring and reporting on the accuracy of revenue data, which will include reasonableness tests and analysis of outliers, as well as reconciliations to related data sources
• Review and post accounting entries prepared by team members
• Oversee account analysis and reconciliation of revenue, lease receivable and other leasing-related balances and entries
• Plan, direct and coordinate special revenue analysis projects
• Assist with the implementation of improvements to our ERP (Workday)
• Adhere to SOX controls and compliance
• Evaluate current lease revenue 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 lease revenue accounting
• Lead certain ad hoc projects related to potential acquisitions, such as integration of accounting ledgers
• Serve on the Company’s reserves committee and assist in the review of certain Progressive Leasing financial measures in the Company’s 10-K/10-Q’s for accuracy and completeness
• Assist FP&A with the forecasting of certain Progressive Leasing financial metrics
• Assist with the accounting close and reporting of other PROG Holdings businesses, as needed

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and at least 3 years in accounting management at a public company
• CPA license required with strong US GAAP expertise and prior demonstrated ability to conduct research when required
• Experience with SQL and Workday ERP system preferred
• 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 lease accounting concepts and effectively educate team members
• Ability to effectively communicate accounting topics to Company executives
• 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 understanding 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

• Competitive Compensation + Bonus Potential + LTI. The base salary for this role is $,000 annually + bonus potential. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and other factors.
• 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.