Product Manager - Contract to Hire

Our missionairCFO helps startups succeed.At airCFO, we partner with 200+ of the world's most impactful startups to build their visions of the future. We’ve helped world-changing startups such Anthropic, Replit, Bluesky, ApartmentList, and others build best-in-class back-offices so they can scale without their internal operations becoming a bottleneck.Our full-stack team of experts in Finance, Accounting, People Ops, and Tax minimizes compliance and financial risks, providing founders with peace of mind. Our vision is to become the premier workplace for startup-minded professionals, serving as a best-in-class advisor to hundreds of high-growth startups.Your role in our missionOver the past 6 months, we've been building tools that give our client-facing team superpowers, and the results have exceeded our most optimistic predictions.Now, we're looking for a Product Manager to help us scale what's working with our internal AI-powered financial analysis platform. If you have a passion for working with fast-growing startups and you want to help build an AI-native Product function, come and join our amazing team!This hire will be successful if they bring rigor to our roadmap, keep engineering on track, and help us validate ideas with our customers before they hit production. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the role:Roadmap & PlanningCo-develop a quarterly product roadmap with the CEOTranslate roadmap into prioritized backlog and actionable tasksMaintain roadmap documentation as priorities evolveUse AI as a strategic thinking partner for prioritization and tradeoff decisionsExecution ManagementRun sprint cadence with CTO (standups, blockers, progress tracking)Surface risks early and keep building movingCollect and document requirements from Alex, team feedback, and focus groupsValidation & PrototypingConduct monthly focus groups with airCFO team members to validate product direction and surface usability issuesUse AI to synthesize feedback and identify patternsBuild functional prototypes using AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code, v0, Replit, or similar) to test concepts before handing off to engineeringThis is a contract-to-hire position with a 3-month trial period, with the expectation of converting to full-time if there's mutual fit. You'll serve as the connective tissue between our CEO's vision and our CTO's execution.Explore this opportunity if…You’ve had the following experiences in your careerYou have 2-4 years of product management experienceYou've worked at early-stage startups or small product teams and are comfortable with ambiguity and shifting prioritiesYou're conversant in engineering and can discuss technical tradeoffs with our CTOYou already use AI tools daily for writing PRDs, synthesizing research, and thinking through problemsThe following statements describe youAI fluency is core, not a nice-to-have — You're comfortable building rough prototypes with AI-assisted tools and actively experiment with new AI workflowsYou see AI as a multiplier for what a small team can accomplish, not as a noveltyStrong documentation and communication habitsSelf-directed and don't need close management to stay on trackComfortable working async with a distributed teamNice to have: Fintech, accounting software, or startup services contextOur North StarsAt airCFO, we strive to be living examples of our values. Each day, we strive to actionably demonstrate these values through our processes, interactions, and output. Here is a look at our values:Fully Accountable Growth Mindset | Quality Focus | Dedication to Craft | Pride | Impact | Ownership | Founder Mentality | BalanceStartup Mindset Adaptable | Disruptive | Innovative | Intellectual Curiosity | ScrappinessStrength in Numbers Diversity | Collaboration | Respectful Disagreement | No ego | 'All for One' | Openness to FeedbackFounder Focus Mindfulness | Thoughtfulness | Proactiveness | Helpfulness | EmpathyGlobal Connection Remote Work | Diversity | Cultural Intelligence | Empowerment | FlexibilityFAQWhat is the compensation package?Structure: 3-month contract (1099), converting to full-time employment with mutual fitCompensation: $100K-130K (pro-rated during contract period based on hours) + bonus eligibilityIf you like the look of the role but the above isn't the range you're looking for, you can still apply to ask whether we can match your expectations.What perks/benefits do you offer?Fully remote (US time zones preferred; team is distributed globally)Full-Time Hire Benefits401(k) PlanComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits to cover you and any dependents$1,000 Home Office Stipend to get you set up with everything you needFlexible PTOA monthly wellness stipend is added to each paycheckLaptop reimbursement after 90 days of employment*Note: Applicants will be subject to a background check and employment reference check at the expense of airCFO.airCFO is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of airCFO to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status. This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training, including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination.*