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Assistant Controller
Progressive LeasingAssistant Controller leading Purchasing Power’s accounting operations for a fintech lease-to-own business. Overseeing close, controls, audits, ERP automation, treasury support, and accounting team development.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in US GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and audit processes while leading and developing accounting teams. Proficient in implementing ERP solutions and driving automation initiatives to enhance financial operations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CPAUS GAAP CompliancePeople ManagementERP ExperienceProcess Improvement
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Hard Skills
Financial ReportingAudit ManagementClose ManagementTechnical AccountingData AnalyticsAI-Powered ToolsAdvanced ExcelFinancial ControlsAutomation SolutionsTreasury Functions
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CollaborationProblem-SolvingCoachingContinuous ImprovementAccountability
Tools & Technologies
NetSuiteSAPOracleWorkday FinancialsBlackLineFloQast
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA
Industry Keywords
FintechSaaSSOX ComplianceMulti-Entity EnvironmentAudit Evidence
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERPOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead Purchasing Power's accounting operations and develop the accounting team
- Oversee the financial close cycle and financial reporting
- Manage an Accounting Manager and an AP Manager, with 10+ indirect reports
- Set performance expectations, coach employees, and foster continuous improvement and accountability
- Design, implement, and monitor internal financial controls with the Controller and PROG Internal Controls team
- Act as primary liaison with external auditors and own audit evidence packages and deliverables
- Ensure US GAAP compliance, research complex accounting topics, draft technical accounting memos, and document accounting policies
- Oversee ERP enhancements or migrations and ensure adoption across the accounting function
- Evaluate and implement AI-powered tools and intelligent automation solutions
- Drive automation initiatives to improve reporting efficiency and accelerate close timelines
- Serve as backup to the Controller for treasury functions, including releasing payments and cash management activities
Requirements
What you’ll need- CPA with 13+ years of progressive experience
- Experience combining Big 4/professional services and publicly traded fintech or SaaS company experience
- Expert-level knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance
- Hands-on experience leading monthly book close processes and preparing audit-ready deliverables
- Minimum 4+ years of direct people management experience, including leading and developing managers
- Exceptional cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Proven process improvement experience in a multi-entity environment
- Large ERP experience required, such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar
- Workday Financials preferred; ERP enhancements or migrations experience a plus
- Familiarity with AI-powered accounting tools, intelligent automation platforms, or data analytics solutions
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience with close management platforms such as BlackLine or FloQast a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Master's degree or MBA a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work schedule – 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and company-paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Generous PTO
- Career Development Opportunities
- Employee Purchase Program