Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue appropriate learning options for their children. The Product Manager (Fund) defines and executes product strategy across the product lifecycle, with a focus on accounting operations such as accounts receivable and accounts payable. The role partners with cross-functional teams to deliver financial products and systems that improve accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and business value.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for defining and adapting the product vision resulting in success of product
- Using market/industry research to get ideas for products that Step Up customers will want
- Helping to oversee the design and development and planning how to educate customers and users on the product
- Defining product communication objectives
- Providing leadership with analyses and reports and responding to questions and requests from leadership
- Specifying and overseeing the research needed to determine the needs and desires of customers
- Reviewing and adjusting product production schedules to maintain product availability
Skills
- Demonstrated success and a proven track record of professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, industries or military service can substitute for professional experience and/or formal education requirements
- 3-5 years of experience as a Product Manager or in a closely related product role, preferably supporting finance, accounting, or ERP-related products
- Demonstrated experience owning products within Agile or iterative delivery environments
- Proven track record of delivering successful products or enhancements that achieved measurable business outcomes, particularly in financial operations (e.g., A/R, A/P, billing, or reconciliation)
- Experience leading product discovery, defining scope and value, and supporting funding or intake processes
- Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable (e.g., invoicing, collections, cash application) and/or Accounts Payable (e.g., vendor management, invoice processing, payment workflows)
- Superior product management and interpersonal skills
- Technical background with knowledge of software development and web technologies
- In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies, technical understanding of products, and up-to-date on industry standards and best practices
- Familiarity with financial systems, ERP platforms, billing systems, or fintech solutions
- Ability to partner effectively with Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams to identify pain points and drive process automation and efficiency
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform decisions, track financial performance, and improve product outcomes
- Prior experience in accounting or finance roles
- Proven ability to write strong epics
- Strong at delivering executive level project presentations
- Able to quickly understand the functionality of a product
- Comfortable working with multiple teams, in-house and remote; strong team player and collaborator
- Sincere empathy for the customer and a commitment to delving deep into the challenges they present or experience
- Comfortable with making decisions with some level of uncertainty
- Ability to maintain a keen attention to detail, and work well under pressure and in a fast-changing environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- HSA, FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts
- Competitive 401(k) with company match
- Remote work options
- 14 paid holidays
- Care and Parental Leave
- Flexible Leave policy
- Mentorship programs
- Management training
- Professional development opportunities
- Dedicated coaching team
- Employee-led committees
Company Overview
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