Product Owner

JOB BRIEF

As a Product Owner for the Accounting team at GreenSlate, you will define the solutions to problems identified by the Product Manager, partnering with the PM and engineering to translate those problems into clear user stories, requirements, and a sprint-ready backlog for the development team.  You will work daily with developers, QA engineers, and subject matter experts, serving as the primary point of contact for sprint-level questions while building deep expertise in AP entry, payment runs, and bank integrations. Your work will directly shape the accounting experiences that studios, production companies, and content creators rely on, and your ability to turn defined problems into a well-sequenced, sprint-ready backlog will keep our roadmap moving and our platform competitive.

This role is remote within Costa Rica.

WHO WE ARE

GreenSlate is the fastest-growing provider of technology and business solutions for media productions. We provide the most advanced technology for production accounting and entertainment payroll. Our innovative cloud-based platform is evolving the entertainment industry’s back-office by replacing inefficient paper-based processes with digital solutions. The studios, film franchises, independent producers, and content creators we serve benefit from greater efficiencies, better access to data, and cost savings, and they minimize their impact on the environment. GreenSlate offers a full range of payroll, software application, production accounting, tax credit management, ACA compliance & benefits, production insurance, and consulting services. To learn more about the productions we partner with, please visit greenslate.com.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

• Own and groom the product backlog for the Accounting domain, writing clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and definitions of done
• Partner with the Product Manager and engineering team to define the solution for problems the PM has identified with clients and stakeholders
• Translate defined problems into sequenced, sprint-ready backlog items in partnership with engineering
• Partner with subject matter experts and engineering to clarify technical requirements and surface edge cases before work enters a sprint
• Participate actively in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and sprint review, clarifying priorities and acceptance criteria and accepting or rejecting completed work alongside the Scrum Master
• Act as the primary point of contact for developers and QA engineers on questions about requirements, edge cases, and acceptance criteria during the sprint
• Write and maintain detailed specifications covering AP entry, payment runs, bank integrations, and related accounting workflows
• Validate completed work against acceptance criteria before client-facing release
• Flag scope, timeline, or solution trade-offs to the Product Manager as they arise during sprint execution
• Communicate sprint progress, scope changes, and release timing to internal stakeholders and, as needed, clients
• Own backlog items post-release, prioritizing enhancements and bug fixes in partnership with the Product Manager

WHO YOU ARE

• 2-5 years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or similar role in product, entertainment finance, or production accounting
• Background in accounting or entertainment finance is welcome alongside, or in place of, traditional product experience
• Experience writing user stories and acceptance criteria and managing a backlog in a tool such as Jira
• Comfortable owning solution design in partnership with a Product Manager and engineering, translating defined problems into a dev-ready backlog
• Strong understanding of accounting workflows and terminology, or a demonstrated ability to learn them quickly
• An excellent communicator who can translate technical and financial complexity for a range of stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through from requirement to release
• Customer-oriented and focused on quality customer experiences
• A skilled collaborator, working with people at all levels of the company
• You are interested in developing an in-depth knowledge of the production accounting and payroll industry

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US (Costa Rica)

• Compensation that reflects your value: Competitive salary packages tailored to your experience with opportunities for regular reviews and raises
• Comprehensive Benefits:  Benefits that go beyond the basics, including private medical and life insurance, psychological support, English program, wellness discounts and perks through the Holisticly platform.
• Full-Time Remote Flexibility: Enjoy working remotely with all the tools and support needed to stay connected and productive
• Impactful Work: Be part of projects that make a difference in the entertainment industry, with a direct influence on shaping our future and making tangible change
• A Thriving, Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values open communication and creativity. Quality, Urgency, Innovation, Service, and Collaboration drive everything we do backed by access to leading AI tools so you can work smarter, not harder

The physical demands that are described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and see. The employee is regularly required to stand and sit/ The employee is regularly required to practice manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distant vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to standard office equipment. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of the normal daily schedule.  The employee may need the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

GreenSlate is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair and inclusive workplace. In accordance with Article 404 of the Costa Rican Labor Code, we do not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, sex, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under Costa Rican law.

GreenSlate is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable Costa Rican legislation.

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