What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Owner - Back-Office position at Cognizant?
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
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.
Compensation
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Applications will be accepted until 07/15/2026
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.
- 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.
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.
Compensation
- $110,00 – $129,500
- This position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
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
Applications will be accepted until 07/15/2026