Job Title: Product Owner – Financial & Accounting Domain (US Market)

Location: Chennai (WFO) Shift – 1pm – 10pm IST / 3pm – 12am IST

Department: Product Management

Reports To: VP Product Management

Experience: 5 - 7 Years

Position Summary:

Our client is seeking a detail-orientated and strategic Product Owner with strong experience in the financial and accounting domain to guide the development and delivery of products tailored to the US financial and accounting market. The ideal candidate will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and development teams, driving product vision, managing the backlog, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and market needs, and leveraging Agile methodologies to deliver.

Key Responsibilities:

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 teams, 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 grooming, 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. An MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus. Overall 9+ years and, out of that, 3+ years experience 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, Month End Closing Experience with financial data analytics and BI tools. Proficiency with Jira, Big Picture, Confluence, Trello or other Agile project/product management tools. Experience working with diverse stakeholders and distributed teams.