Finance Product Owner – Data & Accounting

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<p><strong>About Goods &amp; Services</strong><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Goods &amp; Services is a product design and engineering company.&nbsp;</p> <p>We solve mission-critical challenges for some of the world’s largest enterprises, with deep expertise in highly regulated industries—including <strong>life sciences</strong> and <strong>financial services</strong>. Our <strong>design-led</strong> approach allows us to apply cutting-edge capabilities in <strong>AI,</strong> <strong>Data </strong>and <strong>Hardware Engineering</strong> to companies of any size.&nbsp;</p> <p>Headquartered in the <strong>United States</strong>, we operate regional development centers in <strong>Mexico </strong>and the <strong>United Kingdom</strong>. This global footprint—anchored by our <strong>nearshore </strong>model—enables us to deliver at scale with the speed, efficiency, and cultural alignment our clients expect.</p> <p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">At Goods and Services, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds.</span></p> <p><strong>About the job</strong><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Goods &amp; Services is looking for a <strong>Finance Product Owner – Data &amp; Accounting</strong> who serves as the primary functional bridge between US Finance/Accounting leadership and the Data Engineering team. This role transforms accounting logic, general ledger feeds, and financial reconciliation workflows into actionable data models and technical backlogs.</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner directly with US Finance and Accounting executives to capture, prioritize, and structure business processes, regulatory requirements, and reporting objectives.</li> <li>Collaborate with Data Engineers to translate general ledger feeds, accounting sub-ledgers, and complex reconciliation logic into data models, technical user stories, and acceptance criteria.</li> <li>Own, groom, and prioritize the finance data backlog. Guide sprint refinement sessions and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) alongside accounting stakeholders.</li> <li>Maintain real-time operational alignment with US financial leadership to ensure data platform delivery meets strict corporate finance and auditing standards.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Senior Financial Systems Analyst interfacing with Data/Engineering teams.</li> <li>Strong functional knowledge of US GAAP, General Ledger (GL) systems, sub-ledger reconciliation, and financial reporting.</li> <li>Hands-on experience structuring user stories for Data Engineering/ETL teams.</li> </ul>