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Job Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and growth-oriented Sr. Finance & Strategy Manager for Corporate as we scale the Finance function at OpenGov. The Sr. Finance & Strategy Manager will lead consolidation of OpenGov’s non-GAAP financial statements, consolidated budget vs. actual analysis, and serve as the connective tissue between the Finance & Strategy and Accounting teams. The ideal candidate is a driven, strategic thinker with a proven track record in financial planning & analysis and proficiency in accounting and corporate finance concepts. This position will report directly to the Sr. Director, Corporate Finance & Strategy and will frequently collaborate with the SVP of Finance & Accounting and the executive team.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Strategy and Planning: Support the Sr. Director in the execution of the company’s financial planning processes. Manage the consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual FP&A processes, including management reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and long-range planning.
- Financial Analysis and Reporting: Own the production of OpenGov’s monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated non-GAAP financial statements and translation to GAAP for internal and external stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with the GTM and R&D Finance & Strategy teams to understand and synthesize functional results, variance, and forecast.
- Budget vs. Actual Analysis: develop consolidated business narrative and variance analysis for the executive team to discuss results, identify risks and opportunities, and drive accountability.
- Serve as connective tissue between the Finance & Strategy and Accounting teams regarding policy, process, reporting structure, and M&A integration. Ensure department and product reporting integrity.
- Administer the Finance & Strategy team’s Adaptive Planning instance, including ongoing team training and enhancements.
- Ad-Hoc Projects: Contribute to special projects, such as M&A integration, capital allocation strategy, and process optimization efforts, as required.
- Support the Sr. Director in defining and documenting the Finance & Strategy team process.
Requirements and Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred
- 7+ years of work experience, ideally with a combination of public accounting and in-house corporate finance/FP&A in a growth environment
- Experience in Software-as-a-Service or B2B subscription model
- Solid understanding and use of accounting and corporate finance principles
- Fluency in translating between GAAP and non-GAAP financial metrics
- Proficiency in financial planning software, e.g. Adaptive Planning
- Strong financial modeling experience in Excel/Google Sheets; willingness and appetite to build models from the ground up
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise way through memos and slides
- Resilient and “get-it-done” attitude; able to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment
What makes OpenGov unique
» Leadership: CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale) is truly a mission-driven CEO. He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and SF and Silicon Valley Business Times' 40 under 40 class of 2018!
» Growth: Record breaking growth with 1,800+ governments (and counting) using our products. Click here to read more.
» Culture: Winner of 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, Awarded Top 25 Cloud Companies to Work For, Winner of Forbes 2022 Best Startup Employers, 50 Best Workplaces award. Check out our Careers Video!
» Perks: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. We almost forgot to mention: New parents get paid leave to welcome your new bundle of joy into your family. Plus, a wellness stipend for gym memberships/fitness classes for medical plan enrollees, employer HSA contribution, and lunch in-office every Wednesday.
» Product: Named to the GovTech 100 (seven consecutive years), we are the leader in cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies.
» Mission Driven: We are a technology company with a passion for the mission. We're powering more effective and accountable government.
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OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
What We Do
OpenGov Citizen Services simplifies the way governments serve their communities by offering one cloud solution to power every permitting and licensing workflow.
