Remote Accounting SME Product Manager for Government Tech

Nava Public Benefit Corp.; United States; Remote; USD 98,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Insurance coverage

Time off and holidays

Annual bonus

Parental leave

Wellness program

Virtual care

401(k) match

Flexible work

Home office setup

Utility support

Learning opportunities

Development opportunities

Referral bonus

Commuter benefits

Supportive culture

Job summary

Nava Public Benefit Corp. is seeking a Product Manager (Accounting SME and Tech Solutions Advisor) to rapidly validate product strategies and align with contract requirements.

The role bridges state government accounting practices with technology solutions, coordinating with stakeholders, design, and engineering teams to plan and scope work. The ideal candidate will guide complex policy implementations, improve efficiency, and ensure accurate accounting processes across teams.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience as a Product Manager leading cross‑functional teams.
• Five+ years of experience in accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial measurement tools and accounting principles.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with state government regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience running and/or shipping consumer web applications.
• Ability to generate compelling product plans and build buy‑in across teams and partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical, UX, and PM trade‑offs; strong communicator.
• Bias toward action; ability to fill gaps and structure the team’s action plan.
• Ability to execute with incomplete information and derive order from divergent needs.
• Ability to define product objectives and map the path to achieve them.
• Ability to identify market trends and adapt plans accordingly.
• Adaptive, empathetic, collaborative, and positive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge and insights in accounting practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and technology solutions, including system conversions and integrations.
• Guide stakeholders through complex public policy implementation and business processes.
• Explain complex financial concepts clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and reviewing program documentation, training content, and manuals.
• Collaborate with legal, policy, business, and operations teams to ensure accurate accounting processes and systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive efficiency changes.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulations.
• Review and approve content developed by others for accuracy and completeness.
• Answer queries and provide guidance based on accounting and software development knowledge.
• Lead and manage the integration of accounting software solutions to improve data accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software implementation and integration.
• Collaborate with IT on audit logging, system integrations and monitoring.
• Provide training and support on new software applications and tools.
• Define vision, goals, and measures of success for managed products.

Skills

Product management

Accounting knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Policy understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

System conversions & integrations

Job description

Nava Public Benefit Corp. is seeking a Product Manager (Accounting SME and Tech Solutions Advisor) to rapidly validate product strategies and align with contract requirements.

The role bridges state government accounting practices with technology solutions, coordinating with stakeholders, design, and engineering teams to plan and scope work. The ideal candidate will guide complex policy implementations, improve efficiency, and ensure accurate accounting processes across teams.