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 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.
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 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.
OUR DAY-TO-DAY:
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
YOU’LL BRING:
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
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.
Progressive Leasing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Progressive Leasing and has not been reviewed or approved by Progressive Leasing.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with some noting typical coverage that isn’t expensive. Access to mental health resources is also referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include PTO typically in the 20–30 day range, paid holidays, paid volunteer time, and designated sick leave. Paid parental leave complements these offerings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership-oriented elements include an Employee Stock Purchase Program and compensation packages that reference stock/equity. These components are presented as part of a comprehensive total rewards mix.
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Our Mission is to provide convenient access to simple and affordable purchase options for credit-challenged consumers. OUR VALUES • We Value People Above All Else • We Do The Right Thing - Period • We Innovate & Simplify • We Have GRIT DIVERSITY @ PROG We believe that diversity – of people and ideas – inspires innovation and improves communities. Progressive Leasing strives to be an inclusive organization that reflects the diversity of the customers we proudly serve. OUR AWARDS 2022 • Shatter List (Women Tech Council) 2021 • Shatter List (Women Tech Council) • Business Equality Leader (Equality Utah) • Best Companies to Work For (Utah Business Magazine) • Best Places to Work (Phoenix Business Journal) 2020 • Shatter List (Women Tech Council) • Best Companies to Work For (Utah Business Magazine) • Utah's Fast 50 (Utah Business Journal) 2019 • Best Companies to Work For (Utah Business Magazine) • Utah's Fast 50 (Utah Business Magazine) 2018 • Best Places to Work (Glassdoor) • Top CEOs (Glassdoor) • Best Companies to Work For (Utah Business Magazine) • Utah's Fast 50 (Utah Business Magazine) • Forty under 40: Utah's Rising Stars (Utah Business Magazine) Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store, ecommerce, and app-based point-of-sale lease-to-own solutions that provide transparent and competitive payment options and flexible terms intended to help credit challenged customers achieve merchandise ownership. The company has helped millions of consumers acquire furniture, appliances, jewelry, electronics, mattresses, cell phones, and other products consumers need by utilizing a technology-based proprietary platform that provides instant decisioning results. Progressive Leasing is owned by PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG), a fintech holding company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. More information on Progressive Leasing can be found on the company’s website, https://progleasing.com..
