Product Manager (Accounting SME)

The role

The Product Manager validates product strategies and user needs by bridging state government accounting practices with technology solutions. This person works with stakeholders, design, and engineering teams to plan and scope work.

What you will do

• Provide expert knowledge and insights in accounting practices
• Utilize proficiency in accounting software and technology solutions
• Guide stakeholders through complex public policy implementation and business processes
• Explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Assist in the development and review of program documentation, training content, and manuals
• Collaborate with legal, public policy, business, and operations teams
• Identify potential areas for process improvement
• Conduct research on accounting standards and regulations
• Review and approve content developed by others
• Lead and manage the integration of accounting software solutions

Required qualifications

• At least three (3) years of experience as a Product Manager of a cross-functional team
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting
• Strong understanding of financial measurement tools and accounting principles
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with state government regulations
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience running and/or shipping consumer web applications
• Ability to generate very strong product plans and build buy-in
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong bias towards action
• Ability to execute with incomplete information
• Ability to define a product objective and logically reverse engineer the path
• Ability to identify market trends and shifts

Benefits

• Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Insurance coverage — disability, life, and accidental death insurance
• Vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays
• 12 paid federal holidays each year
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Paid parental leave plus weekly meals delivered to home
• Wellness program with physical, mental, & emotional health resources
• Virtual care with no copay
• Sabbatical leave
• 401(k) match of 4%
• Remote-first environment
• Home office setup and laptop provided

Before you apply

• Must reside in one of the listed states
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Work authorization that doesn’t require visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• May be subject to a government background check or security clearance
• Must work from the contiguous United States

About the company

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. They help government agencies solve technology modernization challenges through human-centered design and modern engineering.