IT Manager, Product Owner - Finance

IT Manager, ProductCulligan Quench's purpose is to impact people's lives and improve the earth by helping to eliminate the 500 million plastic bottles consumed each year. We play a front-line role in the battle against single-use plastic water bottles by delivering on-demand filtered water solutions to more than 120,000 healthy and environmentally conscious customers across North America. Our bottle-free water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers and coffee brewers purify the existing water supply, providing an endless supply of clean water and water-based beverages for a fixed monthly fee, typically under a long term bundled service and rental subscription agreement. Culligan Quench has grown from a small regional company to an international leader that had a successful NYSE public offering in 2016 and is now a strategic company owned by private equity backed Culligan. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Quench has more than 1,600 team members operating out of more than 90 locations across North America and Puerto Rico.There's nothing more fundamental to life on Earth than water. At Culligan, we believe transforming water can transform the world. That's why we offer expert water services and industry-leading solutions globally. Local Culligan teams deliver better drinking water to people at work, at home and on the go. With expertise across service, science and sustainability, Culligan turns water you can live with into water you can love.Values: 5CsCulligan as OneCustomers come firstCommitment to InnovationCourage to do what's rightConsistently deliver exceptional resultsJob OverviewThe IT Manager, Product is responsible for maximizing the value of the company's Finance technology solutions by partnering with Finance and IT to deliver business-focused outcomes. This role serves as the primary liaison between Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, translating business needs into product priorities and working with development teams to deliver solutions that improve Finance operations. The ideal candidate combines strong Finance domain knowledge with proven Product Owner experience and the ability to partner effectively with Finance leadership.Vision & RoadmapOwn the Finance product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities. Balance strategic initiatives, operational improvements, compliance, and technical enhancements. Define and measure product success through business outcomes. Communicate priorities and roadmap updates to Finance, IT, and business stakeholders.Product & Backlog ManagementOwn and prioritize the product backlog. Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning, and product reviews with the development team. Translate business requirements into user stories and actionable work items. Make priority decisions that keep delivery focused on business value.Business PartnershipServe as the primary liaison between Finance and IT. Build strong relationships with Finance leadership and business stakeholders. Gather requirements, manage priorities, and communicate progress, risks, and dependencies. Partner with vendors and implementation partners as needed.Finance & Process ImprovementSupport and improve Finance business processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Tax, and Collections. Partner with Finance subject matter experts to ensure technology solutions meet business needs. Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation and system enhancements. Ensure solutions align with accounting principles and business requirements.Delivery & System SupportPartner with IT teams on system implementations, enhancements, and integrations. Help ensure data quality and reliable system performance across Finance applications. Monitor delivery risks and support successful implementation of new functionality.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of Product Owner, Product Manager, or Business Systems experience. Strong understanding of Finance and accounting processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Tax, Collections, and Month-End Close. Proven experience owning products from requirements through delivery. Experience partnering with Finance leadership to translate business needs into technology solutions. Experience working with IT teams on system implementations and integrations. Working knowledge of Agile methodologies, backlog management, requirements gathering, and user story development. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.PreferredExperience supporting Finance applications such as Salesforce, Zuora, Certinia (FinancialForce), ERP platforms, or similar technologies. Prior consulting or Finance transformation experience. Experience with SQL, Power BI, or reporting tools. CSPO, PMI-PBA, or similar Agile/Product certifications.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.