Product Owner - Financial & Accounting Domain (US Market)

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Position Summary:

• Define and communicate product vision and roadmap aligned with US financial and accounting regulations and market requirements.
• Gather, analyze, and prioritize requirements from stakeholders including finance teams, operations, compliance, legal, and customers.
• Own the product backlog; write clear user stories and acceptance criteria to guide development.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, UX, QA, and business analysts to deliver high-quality product releases.
• Ensure that product features comply with US GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX compliance, and other relevant accounting standards.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform product enhancements.
• Engage with customers and internal users to validate product functionality and gather feedback.
• Monitor product performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint reviews.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate progress, risks, and issues proactively.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus.
• Overall 9+ years of experience, with at least 3+ years as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in the financial services or accounting domain.
• Strong understanding of US financial regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Familiarity with financial software products (ERP systems, accounting platforms, financial reporting tools).
• Experience working with US-based clients and understanding of US market nuances.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as SOX, SEC filings, and tax compliance.
• Knowledge of AP, AR, bank reconciliation, profit and loss, income journal, balance sheet reconciliation, and month-end closing.
• Experience with financial data analytics and BI tools.
• Proficiency with Jira, BigPicture, Confluence, Trello, or other Agile project/product management tools.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and distributed teams.