Product Manager (Financial)

Job Description

Job Description

 Product Manager (Financial) – County Treasurer Tax & Accounting System 

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Position Type: Contract to Hire
Hourly/Salary: $65-$75/hr
Residency Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY

Job Summary:

The Product Manager will lead the definition, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the County’s Tax and Accounting system. This role is critical in ensuring 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 for the County Tax and Accounting system aligned with county goals and compliance requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  Work closely with County Finance, Tax Assessor, Treasurer’s office, IT department, 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 that 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 County staff. Act 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Public Administration, Information Technology, Accounting, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience 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:

• Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CBAP, Certified Scrum Product Owner).
• Experience working in a local government or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of data privacy laws and cybersecurity best practices for government systems.

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Who We Are\r\nGTN is the leader in technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 2000 companies.\r\n\r\nWhat We Do\r\nWe provide Scalable Technical Staffing solutions encompassing SOW, staff augmentation, and direct hire placement for Fortune 2000 companies, with niche service offerings in Cyber Security, Digital, Field Services, and Professional Services. Our recruiting teams are specialized, certified, and have endured rigorous technical boot camps and ongoing required educational courses and meetups.\r\n\r\nWhat Proof We Have\r\nWe have experience in scalable IT Staffing since the year 2000. Our IT experts have helped Fortune 2000 corporations embrace the cybersecurity and digital space, with many of our experts remaining on contract with clients for 8+ years. Our staffing experts have been engaged to speak at cybersecurity conferences, and our teams are certified and specialize in divisions focused around cyber, digital, field, and professional services.\r\n\r\nWhy People Want It\r\nOur value