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Manager, Product – Fund

Step Up For Students
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management with a focus on financial operations, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver impactful product outcomes and drive process automation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Product ManagementAgile MethodologiesAccounts ReceivableFinancial SystemsData Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and adapt the product vision across the product lifecycle
  • Use market and industry research to identify products customers will want
  • Help oversee product design and development
  • Plan how to educate customers and users on the product
  • Define product communication objectives
  • Provide leadership with analyses and reports and respond to leadership questions and requests
  • Specify and oversee customer research to determine customer needs and desires
  • Review and adjust product production schedules to maintain product availability
  • Translate complex business requirements, regulatory standards, and user needs into actionable product outcomes
  • Partner with finance, engineering, data, operations, design, analytics, customer service, and project delivery teams
  • Deliver scalable solutions for invoicing, cash application, vendor payments, reconciliation, and reporting
  • Ensure financial integrity, compliance, efficiency, and business value
  • Work closely with Project Managers and Product Owners while remaining accountable for what is built and why

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 with measurable business outcomes, particularly in financial operations such as 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, including invoicing, collections, or cash application, and/or Accounts Payable, including vendor management, invoice processing, or payment workflows
  • Technical background with knowledge of software development and web technologies
  • In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies, technical understanding of products, and current knowledge of industry standards and best practices
  • Familiarity with financial systems, ERP platforms, billing systems, or fintech solutions
  • Ability to partner 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 executive-level project presentation skills
  • Ability to quickly understand product functionality
  • Comfortable working with multiple in-house and remote teams
  • Sincere empathy for customers and commitment to understanding their challenges
  • Comfortable making decisions with some level of uncertainty
  • Keen attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-changing environment
  • Valid driver license with proof of insurance
  • Ability to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Coaching team support
  • Employee-led committees

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Hard Skills
Product Vision DefinitionProduct Design OversightCustomer Research SpecificationProduct Communication ObjectivesInvoicing SolutionsCash ApplicationVendor PaymentsReconciliationBilling SystemsSoftware Development Knowledge
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsExecutive-Level Presentation SkillsEmpathy for CustomersAttention to DetailDecision-Making Under Uncertainty
Tools & Technologies
ERP PlatformsFintech SolutionsFinancial Operations ToolsData Analytics ToolsProject Management Software
Industry Keywords
Financial OperationsProduct LifecycleMarket ResearchProcess AutomationCompliance Standards