Product Manager-Accounting and Finance Job Listing at DriveTime in Tempe, AZ (Job ID R14731)

Description

What's Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock.  You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle. 

That's Nice, But What's the Job?

The Accounting and Finance department is a corporate function which provides services for and collaborates with members of our 4+ companies. As a Product Manager within this group, you will own the discovery, definition, and delivery of product features that support core financial and accounting capabilities across the enterprise.

This role is ideal for a true Product Manager - someone who enjoys deeply understanding a problem space, translating that understanding into well‑defined features and user stories, and partnering with stakeholders and technology teams to deliver the highest‑value outcomes.

You will work closely with both technical and non‑technical partners to identify gaps, challenge assumptions, align on priorities, and propose operational and technical solutions that support company strategy. You will also communicate product vision, process flows, and user scenarios, and prepare product research, ROI analysis, and executive‑level summaries to guide decision‑making.

In long, our Product Managers are responsible for:

• Own features and enhancements from problem discovery through launch and adoption

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of assigned product areas, including systems, data flows, business rules, and operational impacts

• Translate business problems into clear product features, epics, and user stories

• Continuously assess value, risk, and ROI to help determine the right product investments

• Align product decisions to company strategy and longer‑term roadmaps

• Lead in‑depth discovery by asking thoughtful questions and getting to the why behind requests

• Perform gap analysis of current‑state processes and systems, identifying both technical and operational opportunities

• Document current‑state and future‑state process flows and user scenarios Identify dependencies, risks, and cross‑functional impacts when proposing solutions

• Provide alternative perspectives and solution options to strengthen decision‑making

• Partner with business owners, end‑users, technology teams, and vendors to understand needs and clarify requests

• Challenge stakeholders constructively to ensure priorities are aligned to the highest‑value outcomes

• Facilitate prioritization discussions across competing initiatives and constraints

• Ensure requirements are well‑understood, validated, and aligned before development begins

• Document product requirements for signoff and handoff to agile development teams

• Collaborate with engineering and data teams to define acceptance criteria and success metrics

• Support product launches through planning, training, communication, and post‑launch measurement

• Monitor outcomes and adoption, using metrics and feedback to inform future iterations

• Provide visibility to stakeholders through product research, summaries, and solution proposals

• Communicate effectively across technical, business, and analytical audiences

• Keep partners aligned with clear, consistent, and timely communication

• Act as a collaborative partner with external vendors throughout the product lifecycle

• Demonstrate interest in mentoring, coaching, or leading others over time

• Contribute to a culture of strong product thinking, curiosity, and accountability

• Support the evolution of product management practices within the team

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences including management.

• Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together.

• Organization and time management skills in spades. You'll be handling multiple projects and deadlines that will require you to prioritize then re-prioritize… then… re-prioritize again.

• Works well in a time crunch. There will be multiple time sensitive requirements and you'll need the ability to meet deliverable due dates.

• Fantastic problem solver. You'll need to ask the right questions and put pieces of the puzzle together between business and development teams. Passionate, curious, and goal-oriented. We are looking for someone that is enthusiastic about their work and is passionate about not only meeting their goals but exceeding them.

The Specifics.

• Bachelor's degree required, bachelor's degree in business or MBA preferred

• 3+ years of Product experience in fast paced business environment

• Experience in capturing and articulating system requirements agile development teams

• Basic ability to query SQL and Snowflake databases

• Experience using Microsoft product suite: Word, Excel, Visio

• Knowledge about basic accounting products such as ERPs is a plus

• Project management experience spanning multiple projects at one time

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.
• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage. 
• But Wait, There's More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow!  But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We're as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we'll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green.  We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!

• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We'll Celebrate.  Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other's company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you'll fit right in with the rest of us).

• Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard!  Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time!  For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!

Anything Else?  Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here.  We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we'll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don't forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we'll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!