Progressive Leasing hiring Manager, Accounting in Draper, UT | LinkedIn (2024)

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 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 Reimbursem*nt
• 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.