Product Manager Financial Systems

Sterling Heights, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A Taste of Who We Are:

Backed by a tireless commitment to high quality innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services Continental consistently ranks among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation according to Food Management Magazine the industrys source for food service news and trends.

Our Mission

Delight our guest. Every meal. Every day.

Our Core Values

Exceptional We recruit and retain phenomenal people who consistently go the extra mile to deliver results that lead the industry.

Hospitality We are tirelessly committed to providing the highest quality food beverages and service by anticipating our guests needs so they can count on memorable experiences every time.

Collaboration We prioritize working together with a shared vision and effective & transparent communication we unite as one team to achieve remarkable experiences.

Responsibility we hold ourselves accountable to be there for our team and clients to deliver what we say we will when we say we will and check in on progress along the way.

Innovation We are forward-thinkers always looking for new processes technologies and techniques to increase efficiencies and scalability to improve our services.

The Experience Youll Create:

The Product Manager Finance Systems is responsible for the ownership direction and continuous improvement of finance systems (accounting platforms Sage integrations). This role translates business strategy into actionable product roadmaps system enhancements and operational improvements while ensuring solutions are reliable scalable and user-friendly. The Product Manager serves as a bridge between business stakeholders IT vendors and end users operating with increasing independence and addition this role provides people leadership through mentoring coaching and developing Product Administrators and junior team members.

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of financial systems (ERP accounting platforms reporting tools POS integrations etc.)

Define and execute product roadmaps aligned with Finance and business objectives.
Balance operational support enhancements and strategic initiatives to maximize business value.
Define KPIs and success metrics related to system performance financial accuracy and user adoption.
Partner with Finance Accounting and Operations teams to understand workflows reporting needs and pain points.
Analyze financial processes (GL AP/AR billing reporting reconciliations) and identify system optimization opportunities.
Translate business requirements into user stories workflows and system configurations.
Ensure data integrity auditability and compliance within financial systems.
Support financial reporting data validation and reconciliation processes.
Provide hands-on administration configuration and support for financial and related SaaS systems.
Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate resolution with IT and vendors.
Manage system upgrades releases and enhancements.
Maintain system documentation data mappings and process flows.
Support user access roles and security governance.
Manage backlog prioritization and delivery using Jira or similar tools.
Lead sprint planning backlog grooming and cross-functional coordination.
Oversee testing (UAT) data validation and post-release support.
Manage dependencies risks and change impacts across teams.
Act as primary liaison between Finance IT Operations and external vendors.
Communicate system changes priorities and impacts effectively to stakeholders.
Provide day-to-day leadership mentoring and coaching to Product Administrators or junior product team members.
Support onboarding skill development performance feedback and career progression for team members.
Set clear expectations delegate effectively and foster accountability and collaboration.
Partner with vendors on roadmap alignment and issue resolution.
Training Adoption & Continuous Improvement.
Develop and deliver system training and user support.
Drive adoption of new features and process improvements.
Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve efficiency.
Promote a culture of ownership accountability and continuous improvement
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ingredients for Thriving:

Bachelors degree in Information Technology Business Finance Accounting or related field (or equivalent experience).
47 years of experience in financial systems business applications or product management roles.
Strong understanding of financial processes (GL AP/AR reporting reconciliations).
Experience with ERP systems or financial platforms (e.g. Sage - preferred Workday NetSuite Oracle Dynamics etc.)
Background in Finance Accounting or Financial Systems Analysis
Experience with data/reporting tools (Power BI SQL etc.)
Experience supporting audits or compliance processes.
Experience owning systems or products from intake through delivery and support.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data accuracy.
Experience gathering requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
Proficiency with Jira or similar tools for backlog and delivery management.
Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with SaaS systems integrations and reporting tools preferred.
Location(s) & Logistics:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
The role will be hybrid with locations in Sterling Heights and Troy.
Occasional Travel is required for this role to visit customer sites and warehouses.

Savor the Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits for eligibles team members including:

Health Coverage Medical Dental and Vision
Voluntary Life/AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Critical Illness
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Wellness Programs
Additional Perks

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A Taste of Who We Are:Backed by a tireless commitment to high quality innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services Continental consistently ranks among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation according to Food Management Magazine the industrys sour...