Product Owner - Financial Reporting
Location: Washington DC, USA
About Cognizant Consulting
Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant’s consulting practice—we’re a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we’re looking for our next colleague who’ll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you?
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Product Owner with strong background in Finance and Accounting, and with specific hands-on experience managing back-office finance systems in an International Organization. The ideal candidate will bridge business needs and technology solutions, supporting back-office financial systems for the client.
In this role you will
- Analyze and interpret financial data including derivatives and its accounting processes.
- Understand US GAAP standards and relevant financial reporting frameworks and consult with business users in suggesting relevant adoption.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and capture business requirements.
- Translate business requirements into functional specs, user stories, and process flows.
- Conduct daily scrum ceremonies with all stakeholders.
- Coordinate with onsite and offshore teams and ensure smooth delivery.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in Banking or Financial Services.
- Certifications like CFA, CPA, or CSPO is a plus.
- Strong understanding of Financial Instruments, especially derivatives (options, futures, swaps).
- Sound knowledge on Accounting Principles and Financial Reporting.
- Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies managing backlogs in Azure DevOps at an Epic, Feature, User Story and Task Level.
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and Data Analysis.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional global teams.
Work Model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Washington DC.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
401(k) plan and contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Employee assistance program
10 paid holidays plus PTO
Paid parental leave and fertility assistance
- Learning and development certifications and programs
Post closing date
Applications will be accepted until 07/15/2026
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
