FinanceSystemsProductManager

Finance Systems Product Manager Location: Phoenix, AZ Onsite: 3 days a week (Tuesday-Thursday) Type: Contract-to-Hire Rate: $80/hour We’re seeking a Finance Systems Product Manager with strong expertise in Finance & Accounting operations and financial systems (ideally Workday) to act as a key bridge between business stakeholders and engineering teams. This role combines deep functional accounting knowledge with hands-on product ownership, including defining priorities, translating requirements, and driving execution to deliver measurable business value. You will step into high-visibility, in-flight initiatives, quickly bringing structure to complex, evolving workstreams while strengthening product ownership practices across the organization. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, ramps quickly, and leads through influence, partnering cross-functionally to help Finance & Accounting teams better leverage technology and data to drive scalable, business-critical outcomes. Key Responsibilities - Drive product roadmap ownership by aligning stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and partnering with Finance & Accounting to define, prioritize, and deliver high‑value initiatives aligned to business outcomes. - Translate business needs into requirements and partner with cross-functional teams to design, build, test, and release solutions. - Lead backlog management, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies while proactively managing risks and ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, and budget. - Identify opportunities to optimize processes, automate workflows, and improve system performance. - Ensure solutions meet requirements through testing coordination and validation. - Provide guidance and mentorship to other product team members, helping elevate product ownership practices. Qualifications - Strong background in Finance & Accounting, ideally with hands-on experience in accounting, FP&A, or related functions. - Deep understanding of financial concepts such as P&L, bal