Tax Manager | Remote

Job description

Progressive Leasing is a leading provider of in-store and e-commerce lease-to-own solutions. With more than 20 years in FinTech, we’ve grown from start-up to industry leader by innovating, simplifying, and valuing people. We are a subsidiary of PROG Holdings (NYSE: PRG), a FinTech holding company with three business segments: Progressive Leasing, Purchasing Power (a leading employee purchase program for consumer products and services using payroll deduction), and Four, a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform. We are currently hiring a Tax Manager to help grow our company and ensure our mission is achieved! This role can be based in Salt Lake City, UT with a hybrid work arrangement or performed remotely within the United States. 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 dynamic and growing fintech organization at PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PRG), delivering inclusive financial solutions through our family of brands including Progressive Leasing, Four Technologies, Purchasing Power, Build, and MoneyApp. We are a team of forward-thinking professionals navigating a rapidly evolving financial landscape, committed to innovation, scalability, and operational excellence. We partner across Finance, Tax, Legal, and Technology to drive impactful business outcomes while maintaining strong compliance and governance standards. YOU ARE: The Tax Manager is responsible for supporting all aspects of PROG Holdings’ U.S. federal and multi-state income tax function, including select international tax matters. Reporting to the Director of Tax, this role plays a key part in executing tax compliance, provision, planning, and audit activities across a publicly traded, multi-entity organization. You are a technically strong tax professional who can balance compliance and provision responsibilities while managing audits, notices, and strategic tax initiatives. You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment and take ownership of delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality results. YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: Manage and review federal and multi-state income tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate filing Coordinate multi-state tax compliance, including apportionment and state-specific requirements Support quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision calculations, including effective tax rate analysis and related adjustments Assist with preparation of tax-related financial disclosures for SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) Partner with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely deliverables Support international tax compliance and documentation for cross-border and intercompany transactions Contribute to tax planning strategies aimed at optimizing cash taxes and effective tax rate Partner with FP&A to support tax rate forecasting and long-range planning Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy Leverage tax technology platforms (e.g., Workday, OneSource) to streamline workflows Support finance transformation initiatives, including automation and AI-enabled improvements Manage and respond to tax audits, notices, and examinations across federal and state jurisdictions Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and support tax position analysis Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, IT, and external stakeholders to support evolving business needs YOU’LL BRING: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred 5–8+ years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting or public company experience Strong knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting and financial reporting requirements Experience supporting multi-entity, consolidated tax environments Proven ability to manage tax audits, notices, and uncertain tax positions Familiarity with SOX controls within the tax function Experience with tax technology tools such as Workday and OneSource Exposure to financial services, fintech, or related industries (preferred) Experience with automation, AI tools, or finance transformation initiatives (preferred) Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across the organization 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.