Product Manager Tax & Accounting System - PM 25-31280

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
No Travel Required

Skills

Taxes
Training
User Experience
SAP
Scrum
Scrum Product Owner
Software Development
Regulatory Compliance
Problem Solving
Product Strategy
Project Management
End-user Training
Financial Reporting
Issue Resolution
Management
Certified Business Analysis Professional
Collaboration
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Reliability Engineering
Requirements Elicitation
Roadmaps
Stakeholder Management
Operational Efficiency
Oracle
PMP
Payment Processing
Privacy
Continuous Improvement
Cyber Security
Data Integrity
Development Testing
Public Sector
Accounting
Accounting Software
Agile
Auditing
Billing
Budget
Finance

Job Details

Job Title: Product Manager Tax & Accounting System

Duration: 6 Months
Location: Phoenix, AZ On-site / Hybrid

Position Overview:

The Product Manager will lead the definition, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a Tax and Accounting system for a county government entity. This role ensures the system meets the needs of internal users, external stakeholders, and regulatory requirements, while driving efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in tax collection and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Product Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap aligned with county goals and compliance requirements.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with finance, tax assessor, treasurer, IT teams, and external vendors to gather requirements, prioritize features, and deliver solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

  • Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Collect and analyze functional and technical requirements for tax billing, payment processing, audit trails, financial reporting, and integration with other government systems.

  • Project Management & Delivery: Oversee the full product lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and support. Ensure timely delivery within budget and scope.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the system complies with local, state, and federal tax regulations, accounting standards, and audit requirements.

  • User Training & Support: Collaborate with training teams to develop materials and conduct sessions for staff. Serve as a primary point of contact for user feedback and issue resolution.

  • Data Integrity & Security: Work with IT and security teams to safeguard sensitive taxpayer and financial data and ensure system reliability and uptime.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 3+ years as a Product Manager or Business Analyst, preferably with government finance, tax systems, or accounting software.

  • Strong understanding of tax collection processes, government accounting principles, and regulatory compliance.

  • Experience with software development lifecycle (Agile/Scrum preferred).

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to translate complex technical requirements into user-friendly solutions.

  • Familiarity with government finance systems (e.g., Tyler Technologies, SAP, Oracle) is a plus.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience working in a local government or public sector environment.

  • Knowledge of data privacy laws and cybersecurity best practices for government systems.

Education Requirements:

  • Required: Bachelor s degree in Business, Public Administration, Information Technology, Accounting, or related field.

  • Preferred: Master s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CBAP, Certified Scrum Product Owner).

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