Manager, Product (Fund) (Remote)
Step Up For Students · United States · 5 days ago
RemoteRemoteMarketingFull-time
About the role
We empower families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children. We unite communities to provide scholarships that open doors to a stronger future.
Responsibilities
- Define, own, and execute the product vision and strategy across the full lifecycle, from concept through delivery and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Accounts Payable (A/P).
- Ensure financial products and systems drive measurable value, improve accuracy and efficiency, and align with organizational and financial objectives.
- Leverage prior experience in accounting, billing, collections, payables, and financial workflows to translate complex business requirements, regulatory standards, and user needs into clear, actionable product outcomes.
- Partner closely with finance, engineering, data, and operations teams to deliver scalable solutions that optimize processes such as invoicing, cash application, vendor payments, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, analytics, operations, customer service, and project delivery teams to ensure successful execution.
- Work in close partnership with Project Managers and Product Owners to define what is built and why, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and business value, while contributing to how and when solutions are delivered.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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).
- Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable (e.g., invoicing, collections, cash application) and/or Accounts Payable (e.g., vendor management, invoice processing, payment workflows).
Key Competencies
- Requires three to five years’ experience as a full-time product manager, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Prior experience in accounting or finance roles.