8am · 4 hours ago
Senior Product Manager | Accountant Platform
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years exp8am is a professional business platform dedicated to empowering professionals with innovative technology. They are seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Product Manager to drive their accountant team, focusing on building transformative products for accounting professionals and navigating the complexities of a rapidly evolving market.
Financial ServicesFinTechLegal TechPayments
Responsibilities
Conduct deep market analysis and customer research to identify white space opportunities in the accountant workflow
Lead discovery with design and engineering partners to understand core pain points and validate solutions through rapid experimentation
Own the product vision from conception through launch, determining where AI and automation create genuine competitive advantage versus adding unnecessary complexity
Design and execute market validation experiments
Champion rapid iteration with emerging technologies while maintaining quality thresholds that professionals demand
Define success metrics tied to business impact, not feature delivery – focusing on adoption, retention, and revenue growth
Build outcome-based roadmaps that connect daily work to measurable customer and business value
Partner with analytics teams to establish measurement frameworks that track true product-market fit
Lead cross-functional alignment around outcomes, taking corrective action when initiatives aren't moving the needle
Balance speed to market with quality, knowing when to pivot, persevere, or pull the plug on initiatives
Create lightweight documentation and rituals that drive accountability across teams
Continuously refine how we work based on what's actually delivering results
Establish experimentation frameworks that allow us to test and learn quickly with minimal investment
Influence and align stakeholders at all levels around product vision and strategy
Navigate shared platform dynamics by becoming a master storyteller who can translate accountant needs into platform priorities
Partner with Product Marketing and GTM teams on pricing, positioning, and go-to-market execution
Collaborate with Customer Success to drive adoption and ensure customers realize promised value
Work closely with engineering to make technical trade-offs that balance innovation with reliability
Shape the broader product vision for how our accountant tools fit within the larger ecosystem
Qualification
Required
5+ years of product management experience with demonstrable success launching 0-1 products
Proven track record of taking products from concept to market in B2B SaaS environments
Strong experience in market validation methodologies and experimentation frameworks
Background in pricing strategy and monetization experiments
Excellence in data-driven decision making with the ability to move fast with imperfect information
Experience shipping AI-powered features with clear understanding of when AI adds value vs. complexity
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation
Exceptional ability to thrive in ambiguity and create structure from chaos
Strong business acumen with the ability to evaluate market opportunities and make strategic bets
Outstanding communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels
Comfort with rapid context switching and managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
Resilience under pressure with a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments
Deep understanding of AI/ML capabilities and limitations in practical product applications
Preferred
Experience in fintech, accounting software, or professional services tools
Background working with or selling to accounting firms or finance professionals
Experience in venture-backed or high-growth startup environments
Experience implementing AI in regulated or high-trust environments
Benefits
Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.
Company
8am
8am helps legal, accounting, and client-focused professionals simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel growth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Genstar CapitalGreat Hill Partners
2024-07-17Private Equity
2020-02-25Acquired
2015-09-30Private Equity
Leadership Team
Dru Armstrong
CEO
Bryan Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-07
2026-01-06
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