Manager, Product (Fund)

Do you have a passion for children and education? Would you like to positively impact families in need of help? We want to speak with you!

Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.

Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue the most appropriate learning options for their children. We unite communities to provide scholarships that open doors to a stronger future. With this support, students can choose the right learning environment and access resources to reach their full potential.

Our culture is rooted in two core values:

• Everyone is an asset
• Every event is an improvement opportunity

These values guide how we work together and continuously improve. We expect every team member to bring these principles to life in their daily work.

The Product Manager (Fund) is responsible for defining, owning, and executing the product vision and strategy across the full lifecycle, from concept through delivery and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Accounts Payable (A/P). This role ensures that financial products and systems drive measurable value, improve accuracy and efficiency, and align with organizational and financial objectives.

Leveraging prior experience in accounting, billing, collections, payables, and financial workflows, the Product Manager translates complex business requirements, regulatory standards, and user needs into clear, actionable product outcomes. This role partners closely with finance, engineering, data, and operations teams to deliver scalable solutions that optimize processes such as invoicing, cash application, vendor payments, reconciliation, and reporting.

The Product Manager collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, design, analytics, operations, customer service, and project delivery teams to ensure successful execution. While working in close partnership with Project Managers and Product Owners, this role remains accountable for defining what is built and why, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and business value, while contributing to how and when solutions are delivered.

Location: Remote (United States)

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for defining and adapting the product vision resulting in success of product.
• Using market/industry research to get ideas for products that Step Up customers will want.
• Helping to oversee the design and development and planning how to educate customers and users on the product.
• Defining product communication objectives.
• Providing leadership with analyses and reports and responding to questions and requests from leadership.
• Specifying and overseeing the research needed to determine the needs and desires of customers.
• Reviewing and adjusting product production schedules to maintain product availability.
• The above is not an all-inclusive list of all duties performed by this job title, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may be required to perform other additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success and a proven track record of professional/life experience in specific job functions, projects, industries or military service can substitute for professional experience and/or formal education requirements.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Product Manager or in a closely related product role, preferably supporting finance, accounting, or ERP-related products.
• Demonstrated experience owning products within Agile or iterative delivery environments.
• Proven track record of delivering successful products or enhancements that achieved measurable business outcomes, particularly in financial operations (e.g., A/R, A/P, billing, or reconciliation).
• Experience leading product discovery, defining scope and value, and supporting funding or intake processes.
• Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable (e.g., invoicing, collections, cash application) and/or Accounts Payable (e.g., vendor management, invoice processing, payment workflows).

You’ll Stand Out If You Have:

• Superior product management and interpersonal skills.
• Technical background with knowledge of software development and web technologies.
• In-depth understanding of Agile methodologies, technical understanding of products, and up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.
• Familiarity with financial systems, ERP platforms, billing systems, or fintech solutions.
• Ability to partner effectively with Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams to identify pain points and drive process automation and efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform decisions, track financial performance, and improve product outcomes.

Key Competencies:

• Prior experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Proven ability to write strong epics.
• Strong at delivering executive level project presentations.
• Able to quickly understand the functionality of a product.
• Comfortable working with multiple teams, in-house and remote; strong team player and collaborator.
• Sincere empathy for the customer and a commitment to delving deep into the challenges they present or experience.
• Comfortable with making decisions with some level of uncertainty.
• Ability to maintain a keen attention to detail, and work well under pressure and in a fast-changing environment.

Interview Process:

• Veriff Identity Verification
• Recruiter Video Interview
• Panel Video Interview with Team
• Final Video Interview with Senior Leadership Member

Why you’ll love working here:

• Award-Winning Culture:

We’ve been named one of the Best Companies to Work For four years in a row by Florida Trend and Workforce Research Group and honored as one of the Healthiest Companies by Florida’s First Coast Worksite Wellness Council. Fast Company recognized us as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators—proof that we foster an environment where big ideas and bold thinking are encouraged.

• Comprehensive Benefits:

Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA, FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Accounts. We also offer a competitive 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.

• Flexibility & Work-Life Harmony:

Remote work options and unique time-off programs—including 14 paid holidays, Care and Parental Leave, and our Flexible Leave policy.

• Growth & Development:

From mentorship programs to management training and professional development opportunities, we invest in your career journey every step of the way.

• Supportive Professional Environment:

Our dedicated coaching team is here to help you succeed, and employee-led committees give you a voice in shaping our workplace. Collaboration isn’t just encouraged, it’s how we work.

Working Conditions and Equipment Use:

• Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• Valid driver license with proof of insurance.
• Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.
• Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer.

Step Up For Students is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity & inclusion in the workplace.

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