Full-Time

Sr. Finance & Strategy Manager

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OpenGov

OpenGov

501-1,000 employees

Cloud-based software for public sector management

Data & Analytics
Government & Public Sector

Compensation Overview

$163k - $207kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in San Francisco.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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
  • Own the production of OpenGov’s monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated non-GAAP financial statements and translation to GAAP for internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborate with the GTM and R&D Finance & Strategy teams to understand and synthesize functional results, variance, and forecast
  • 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
  • Administer the Finance & Strategy team’s Adaptive Planning instance, including ongoing team training and enhancements
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred

OpenGov provides cloud-based software solutions tailored for the public sector, focusing on strategic budgeting, planning, permitting, licensing, and code enforcement. Their products help government organizations transition from paper-based processes to digital workflows, significantly reducing the time and resources needed for tasks like budget creation, which can be completed in half the usual time. OpenGov stands out from competitors by leveraging extensive experience in the public sector to address specific challenges faced by local governments, such as outdated systems and the need for transparency. The company's goal is to empower government leaders with better data analysis capabilities, enabling them to identify trends and connect strategic initiatives to measurable outcomes.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$221.8M

Headquarters

Redwood City, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cloud solutions as governments modernize outdated systems.
  • Acquisition of iGovServices expands OpenGov's offerings into tax and revenue management.
  • Rising adoption of electronic bidding systems enhances OpenGov's procurement solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other SaaS providers targeting the public sector.
  • Integration challenges from iGovServices acquisition may disrupt existing services.
  • Reliance on cloud solutions makes OpenGov vulnerable to service outages.

What makes OpenGov unique

  • OpenGov specializes in cloud-based solutions tailored for the public sector.
  • The company offers strategic budgeting, permitting, and licensing software for governments.
  • OpenGov's software reportedly halves the time needed for budget creation.

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