Entry Leasing Jobs in Canton, GA (NOW HIRING)

Purchasing Power is a leading employee purchase program that helps people buy the products and services they need through the convenience of payroll deduction. As part of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with more than 20 years of experience, we’re focused on building simple, responsible financial solutions that put people first. PROG Holdings’ portfolio includes Progressive Leasing, a market leader in lease‑to‑own solutions, Purchasing Power, and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform — all united by a commitment to innovation, access, and meaningful impact.***This role is a PPC role***Purchasing Power is hiring a Manager, Accounting to lead day-to-day close operations and develop our accounting team as we grow as a public company. Reporting to the Controller, this role owns the general ledger close, oversees a team of Senior and Staff Accountants, drives SOX compliance, and champions the AI-enabled process transformation needed to meet the demands of a publicly traded organization.WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON:Manages the full end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close under US GAAP, including the close calendar, journal entry review, account reconciliations, and consolidation (including foreign currency re-measurement, translation, and allocations).Directly manage, mentor and develop accounting staff through structured onboarding, technical training, and goal-setting, while providing ongoing coaching, constructive feedback, and clear communication of policies — fostering a culture of accountability, strong morale, and continuous growth.Reviews and approves flux/variance analyses with insightful commentary for senior management, and contributes to monthly and quarterly Controller slide decks.Supports preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), including financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules.Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 key controls in the financial areas of responsibility, as applicable, and work with IA to update key controls as necessary.Leads initiatives to improve financial close, consolidation, and reporting processes, and monitors ongoing opportunities to enhance financial and operational workflows.Drives adoption of AI-powered accounting and workflow automation tools, and develops a near-term technology roadmap for the accounting function in partnership with Accounting leadership.Collect business requirements and apply financial concepts to translate them into solution design and proposes recommendations for changes and improvements to accounting policies/procedures.Partners with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and alignment on business impacts.WHAT YOU BRING:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's or MBA a plus.7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3-5+ years in a publicly traded (SEC-reporting) environment.3+ years of direct people management experience with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting staff.3+ years of SOX 404 compliance experience, including ICFR design, RCM ownership, and external auditor management.Proven experience supporting SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) and managing accelerated filing deadlines.Large ERP experience required (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar). Workday preferred.Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with close management platforms (e.g., BlackLine, FloQast) a plus.Demonstrated experience with AI-powered accounting tools, intelligent automation, or data analytics platforms preferred.High degree of integrity in handling MNPI consistent with public company disclosure obligations.CPA required; Big 4 or national public accounting experience strongly preferred.WHY THIS ROLE IS UNIQUE:We act with intensity, urgency, and a passion for supporting our customers and growing our business. We strive for excellence.We hold ourselves accountable and expect it of each other. We attack problems with a positive "can do" attitude. We do what we say we'll do.We deliver as one team, working together with integrity, respect, trust, transparency, and fun. We are better because we work here.We believe our unique diversity and authenticity makes us a better company, allows us to be our best selves and is a competitive advantage.We exhibit innate curiosity and creativity to innovate and reimagine how things can be done. We ask, is there a better way?WHAT WE OFFER:Hybrid work schedule – 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)Please note: Our office location is expected to transition from the Paces Ferry office to our Atlantic Station office. Timing is currently TBDComprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and company-paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance401(k) Retirement PlanGenerous PTOCareer Development OpportunitiesEmployee Purchase ProgramPurchasing Power 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 Purchasing Power does business. #J-18808-Ljbffr