Product Manager - Accounting

Pinewood.AI

$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in a product-focused role, especially in automotive or dealer management SaaS solutions.
  • Familiarity with Finance & Insurance (F&I), Accounting, CRM, or Fixed Operations in an automotive context.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and agile methodologies.
  • Proficient in creating actionable user stories and defining acceptance criteria for development teams.
  • Keen commercial awareness to prioritize based on business impact.
  • Excellent communication skills for presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Own and develop the product vision and roadmap to align with business and customer goals.
  • Collaborate with Project Delivery Managers and developers to outline and prioritize deliverables.
  • Gather dealer feedback with Account Management and Partner Support to inform product issues and enhancements.
  • Sign off on new features ensuring quality and business value before release.
  • Prepare all necessary product documentation and release notes for smooth adoption.
  • Act as a liaison for partner and manufacturer discussions to gather insights and reach consensus.
  • Mentor Project Delivery Managers to align with personal and team growth objectives.

Benefits

  • Flexible mix of home and office working arrangements.
  • Four weeks of paid time off (PTO).
  • 401k retirement plan.
  • Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
  • Regular one-on-one meetings and career development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Pinewood.AI is seeking a driven, collaborative, and strategic Product Managers to lead the development of our Accounting functionality within our automotive dealer management platform. This is a key role within our Product team, focused on building smart, integrated solutions that help dealerships enhance profitability, compliance, and customer experience.

As part of the team shaping the future of our Automotive Intelligence platform, you'll work closely with Project Delivery Managers, developers, support, and commercial teams to translate dealer needs and market opportunities into impactful software features. You'll also be the go-to SME, helping to shape the roadmap, prioritise features, and communicate the value of what we build, both internally and externally.

We're looking for someone who combines attention to detail with commercial insight, and who thrives on working with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into working products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own and develop the product vision and roadmap for features, aligned to business and customer goals.
  • Work with PDMs and developers to define, refine, and prioritise deliverables using clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
  • Collaborate with Account Management and Partner Support teams to gather feedback, understand dealer needs, and resolve product issues.
  • Sign off on new functionality and ensure high-quality releases with clear business value.
  • Prepare product documentation and release notes to support training, adoption, and promotion of features.
  • Be a point of contact for partner and manufacturer meetings, helping gather market insights and agree on deliverable solutions.
  • Support the ongoing development and mentoring of Project Delivery Managers in line with personal and team growth goals.
  • Engage with technical teams to provide context and direction on functionality, ensuring delivery meets requirements and is technically feasible.
  • Maintain a prioritised feature backlog and ensure consistent documentation across the product lifecycle.
  • Act as an internal champion for your product, communicating updates and value to stakeholders across the business.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a product-focused role (Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar), within automotive or dealer management SaaS solutions.
  • Experience working on Accounting functionality or products within an automotive retail context.
  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and agile product delivery.
  • Ability to create clear and actionable user stories, define acceptance criteria, and work closely with development teams.
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to prioritise work based on business and customer impact.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - confident presenting ideas and solutions across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment with a focus on outcomes and continuous improvement.

Benefits
  • A very competitive salary
  • Excellent bonus scheme
  • Flexible mix of home and office working
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • 401k
  • Excellent health insurance benefits
  • Regular 1-2-1s and career development opportunities


This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important product area and play a key role in shaping the future of Accounting solutions for the global automotive retail sector. As we continue to expand internationally, you'll be at the forefront of building innovative, scalable features that meet the needs of dealers, partners, and manufacturers around the world.

You'll be joining a collaborative, fast-paced product team that values autonomy, creativity, and clarity of purpose. Your ideas will directly influence how dealerships manage processes, and you'll be trusted to drive that vision forward with the backing of a highly skilled development team.

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