Product Manager (Accounting SME)

Nava; United States; Remoto; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Nava is seeking a Product Manager to rapidly validate product strategies and user needs for government accounting projects. The role bridges state government accounting practices with technology solutions, ensuring seamless integration and improved efficiency.

The incumbent will collaborate with stakeholders, design and engineering teams to plan and scope work, and will lead accounting software integrations, system conversions, and process improvements across contracts and programs.

Competenze

• Provide expert knowledge in accounting practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and technology solutions.
• Lead stakeholders through complex public policy implementation and business processes.
• Explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Collaborate with legal, public policy, business, and operations teams.
• Identify areas for process improvement to enhance efficiency.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations.

Mansioni

• Provide expert knowledge and insights in accounting practices
• Proficiency in accounting software and technology solutions, including system conversions and integrations
• Lead 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 various teams from legal, public policy, business, and operations to ensure accuracy and relevance of accounting processes and systems
• Identify potential areas for process improvement and suggest changes to enhance efficiency
• Conduct thorough research to stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations
• Review and approve content developed by others for accuracy and completeness
• Lead and manage the integration of accounting software solutions to improve process efficiency and data accuracy
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software implementation and integration
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure smooth and effective audit logging, system integrations and system monitoring
• Provide training and

Conoscenze

Accounting knowledge

Accounting software

System integrations

Leadership

Communication

Strumenti

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

About Nava

Nava is a consultancy and public benefit corporation working to make government services simple and effective. Since 2015, federal, state, and local agencies have trusted Nava to help solve highly scrutinized technology modernization challenges.

As a client services company, we guide agencies constrained by legacy systems to a future with sharp user experiences built on secure, reliable, fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure. We bill for our time, offering our expertise and problem-solving approach to help our government partners enhance their digital products and services. People are at the heart of our work, from members of the public who rely on benefit programs to government agency staff. Through human-centered design and modern engineering best practices, we help our government partners understand user needs and deliver on their missions more effectively. This focus gives everyone at Nava the opportunity to do work that is meaningful, impactful, and deeply connected to public good.

Please note: the level of the role will be determined by Nava leadership based on experience and skillset.

Position summary

The Product Manager (Accounting SME and Tech Solutions Advisor) role’s purpose is to rapidly validate product strategies and user needs in alignment with contract requirements with the ability to bridge the gap between state government accounting practices and technology solutions, ensuring seamless integration and improved efficiency. The incumbent works closely with stakeholders, design, and engineering teams to plan and scope work.

What you'll do

• Provide expert knowledge and insights in accounting practices
• Proficiency in accounting software and technology solutions, including experience with system conversions and integrations
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to guide stakeholders through complex public policy implementation and business processes
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
• Assist in the development and review of program documentation, training content, and manuals
• Collaborate with various teams from legal, public policy, business, and operations to ensure accuracy and relevance of accounting processes and systems
• Identify potential areas for process improvement and suggest changes to enhance efficiency
• Conduct thorough research to stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations
• Review and approve content developed by others for accuracy and completeness
• Answer specific queries and provide guidance based on expert accounting and software development knowledge
• Lead and manage the integration of accounting software solutions to improve process efficiency and data accuracy
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software implementation and integration
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure smooth and effective audit logging, system integrations and system monitoring
• Provide training and