OpenGov Inc. · 1 week ago
Subject Matter Expert, Public Accounting
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yr
2+ years expOpenGov Inc. is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. They are seeking a detail-oriented Subject Matter Expert in Public Accounting to guide government agencies in evaluating OpenGov’s ERP solutions. This role involves leveraging accounting expertise to assess client needs and demonstrate how OpenGov’s solutions can enhance financial operations.
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Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth discovery sessions with finance teams to understand current accounting practices, including chart of accounts structure, financial reporting processes, month-end close procedures, internal controls, procurement workflows, and budget development cycles
Translate complex accounting workflows into recommended system configurations and future-state process models
Deliver structured demonstrations and walkthroughs tailored to public sector financial operations, highlighting improvements in areas such as reconciliations, audit readiness, fund accounting, and financial reporting
Serve as the primary accounting and financial subject matter expert for prospective customers evaluating OpenGov’s ERP solutions
Provide guidance on how OpenGov can support GASB compliance, budget-to-actual reporting, purchasing controls, and financial transparency initiatives
Support the development of functional content for RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs, particularly sections related to finance, accounting, and reporting requirements
Help define proof-of-concept activities and ensure they accurately reflect real-world accounting use cases
Collaborate with Product Management to communicate customer feedback related to financial capabilities, reporting needs, and accounting workflows
Create documentation, process maps, and best-practice resources to support consistent evaluation experiences and internal enablement
Work closely with Professional Services and Customer Success to ensure a smooth transition from evaluation to implementation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or public accounting experience strongly preferred)
2+ years of experience working with financial or ERP systems in a technical, functional, accounting, or advisory capacity
Strong understanding of government finance operations, including fund accounting, GASB principles, budgeting, procurement, payroll, and financial audits
Hands-on experience with cloud-based ERP or financial management systems
Ability to communicate accounting concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including finance teams, IT staff, and organizational leadership
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate process gaps and propose future-state improvements
Comfortable working cross-functionally and building trusted relationships internally and externally
Ability to travel up to 25%
Company
OpenGov Inc.
Our mission is to power more effective and accountable government.
501-1000 employees
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2023 (10)
2022 (14)
2021 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$178MKey Investors
Cox EnterprisesEmerson CollectiveAndreessen Horowitz
2024-02-27Acquired
2022-02-01Series Unknown· $50M
2019-09-02Series D· $51M
Leadership Team
Zac Bookman
CEO and Co-founder
Paul Denton
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-29
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