Product Manager - Accounting

About Nakisa

Nakisa is a global leader in AI-powered enterprise software for Human Resources, Financial Management, and Commercial Real Estate (CRE). Our cloud platform powers mission-critical operations for 1,100+ organizations in 135 countries and serves millions of users.

We are building the next wave of enterprise applications with Nakisa AI. Our products use retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with secure API integrations to large language models. Customer data stays private and auditable, and we never use client data to train third-party models. This privacy-first design gives enterprises trustworthy AI they can run in production.

What sets us apart is a single platform that connects these functions on shared data models, a focus on high-stakes, compliance-heavy workflows, and a culture anchored in Fairness, Integrity, Service, and Humility. Recognized among Canada’s top employers , we offer hybrid work, supportive leaders, and clear growth paths. Join us to ship reliable, privacy-first AI at global scale.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage and evolve Nakisa’s accounting products , establishing clear objectives and tracking product success through measurable OKRs and KPIs.
• Contribute to product vision and strategy , ensuring product direction aligns with Nakisa’s overall business strategy, customer needs, and market opportunities.
• Define, prioritize, and execute the product roadmap , balancing customer requirements, market trends, business priorities, technical considerations, and product strategy.
• Gather and analyze customer and market insights through customer interactions, competitive research, industry trends, internal feedback, and product data to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Translate business and customer needs into clear product requirements , user stories, and acceptance criteria, and communicate requirements effectively to Engineering and other stakeholders.
• Partner closely with Engineering throughout the product lifecycle , from discovery and requirements definition through development, testing, release, and ongoing enhancement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, Product Management, Solution Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Support, and Professional Services to ensure successful product delivery and adoption.
• Conduct functional testing and validation of product releases and new functionality to ensure solutions meet defined requirements and provide a high-quality customer experience.
• Create and maintain product enablement content for each release, ensuring internal and external stakeholders have the information needed to understand and effectively use new capabilities.
• Present product requirements, roadmap priorities, and product updates to internal stakeholders, customers, and other audiences as required.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working within the software product lifecycle, from requirements and development through release and ongoing product enhancement.
• Experience in product management, preferably with B2B and enterprise software products, ideally within a SaaS environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial processes, with the ability to translate business requirements into software solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and insights to support product decisions.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, with confidence presenting to customers, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and collaborate effectively within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Fluency in English is required, as this role serves as a primary point of contact for Nakisa’s global client base, requiring consistent written and verbal communication with enterprise clients, project stakeholders, and cross-functional teams located outside Quebec.*

Nakisa delivers SaaS solutions to 1,100+ organizations across 135 countries. Teams, customers, and partners are distributed internationally.

Nice-to-Haves

• CPA designation or accounting certification.
• Lease Accounting knowledge (IFRS-16 or ASC-842)
• Technical background or experience working closely with software development teams.
• Experience with enterprise accounting or