Zillow is a leading real estate platform that leverages technology and data to enhance its operations. They are seeking a strategic Fintech Product Leader to drive the vision and roadmap for Accounting systems, focusing on delivering scalable and automated solutions while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Own the product vision and roadmap for Accounting systems and related automation capabilities
- Define and execute product strategies that improve financial operations, compliance workflows, and reporting processes
- Partner with Accounting stakeholders to build scalable solutions for areas such as revenue recognition, journal entry automation, and audit readiness
- Translate complex business needs into clear product requirements in partnership with engineering and data science teams
- Drive adoption of AI and automation to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and accelerate close and reporting activities
- Evaluate vendors and support integrations across platforms such as Workday Finance, Zuora Revenue, Avalara, and other finance technologies as needed
- Establish and track KPIs and success metrics aligned to business goals
- Lead discovery, prioritization, and cross-functional alignment for high-impact initiatives across finance, data, and risk teams
- Ensure systems and workflows support interoperability, traceability, and compliance
- Communicate product strategy, progress, and outcomes to senior stakeholders
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in product management, including experience working across the software development lifecycle in an Agile environment
- 8+ years of experience in FinTech product management or closely related finance systems product work
- Deep understanding of accounting processes and how technology can improve scale, accuracy, and control
- Strong systems thinker with a track record of driving outcomes across cross-functional teams
- Experience working with SaaS platforms, custom-built systems, and AI/ML-enabled products
- Strong prioritization, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executives
- Experience with Workday Finance, Avalara, and/or Zuora Billing or Zuora Revenue is a plus
- Experience leading AI-powered or data-driven product development from ideation through launch is a plus