Controller Consultant (Hybrid)

Who Are We: We are an Atlanta-based voluntary benefit company offering an industry-leading employee purchase program for brand-name consumer products, online education services and travel offerings through convenient payroll deduction, helping employees achieve financial flexibility.

YOU ARE:
A strategic and hands-on accounting leader with deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and operational accounting processes. You’ve led large, high-performing teams, implemented scalable systems, and partnered cross-functionally to drive smart business decisions. You have exceptional communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a strong sense of ownership and accountability for your work and your team’s success.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• Lead a team of hybrid accounting professionals, including senior managers,  senior accountants as well as a team of two in India.
• Oversee the general ledger, revenue, receivables, payables, sales tax, and corporate accounting functions.
• Lead all core accounting processes, including AP, bank reconciliations, and monthly close.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, providing insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure financial integrity.
• Act as a strategic finance partner—collaborating with leaders across operations, technology, and sales to provide actionable insights.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team, cultivating a culture of excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement within Accounting.
• Own the full month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal and external reporting requirements.
• Work closely with Technology and finance systems teams to maintain and enhance the company’s revenue recognition and reporting systems.
• Monitor and report on the accuracy of revenue and COGS data through analytical reviews, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Review and approve accounting entries, account reconciliations, and key journal entries prepared by team members.
• Ensure strong accounting controls and compliance with internal control requirements.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate special projects across accounting.
• Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment of financial data across reporting functions.
• Key leader to drive continuous finance transformation improvements.
• Leverage technology to reduce manual processes and improve reporting accuracy and speed.
• Provide executive-level insight and recommendations regarding accounting policies, internal controls, and financial results.
• Serve as a liaison for external auditors and regulatory filings, including financial statements, 10-Qs, and 10-Ks.
• Collaborate strategic initiatives, integration efforts, and special transactions as needed.
• Evaluate accounting processes for continuous improvement opportunities and lead the implementation of agreed-upon enhancements.
• Serve as a key member of the Company’s CECL reserve committee and oversee reviews of critical financial measures across PROG Holdings.

YOU’LL BRING

• 10–12 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 4–5 years in a leadership role within a public company environment.
• CPA license required, with strong U.S. GAAP expertise and demonstrated ability to conduct technical research when needed.
• Background in public accounting (Big 4 or top regional firm).
• Experience leading financial statement preparation.
• Experience with Oracle Financials, SQL and Workday ERP systems preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present to senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage close procedures under tight deadlines and ensure accuracy across multiple entities.
• Deep understanding of CECL and related compliance requirements.
• Strong work ethic, adaptability, and a commitment to operational excellence.
• Relationship-oriented with a collaborative style, attention to detail, and accountability mindset.
• Aptitude for understanding data flows and related accounting/financial statement implications.
• Tech-savvy with strong problem-solving, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.