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JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Finance & Strategy team. The Corporate Finance & Strategy team at OpenGov is responsible for three components of the Finance function: consolidated planning and reporting; finance partnership with G&A functions; and strategic finance initiatives, such as product profitability, capital allocation, and M&A. The Senior Financial Analyst will focus primarily on FP&A partnership with G&A leadership, with an opportunity to support strategic finance on an ad hoc basis. The ideal candidate is a driven, strategic thinker looking to make a direct impact on a small and agile team. This position will report directly to the Sr. Director, Finance & Strategy and will frequently collaborate with the SVP of Finance & Accounting and other executive team members.

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or other quantitative major
• At least 3 years of work experience, ideally in-house Finance or Business Operations at an early stage or growth stage business; or investment banking/consulting/transaction services with exposure to early stage or growth stage businesses
• Experience in a SaaS or B2B subscription model business
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a technical aptitude for financial systems development, reporting, and automation
• Solid understanding and use of accounting and finance principles
• Willing to take feedback, learn and grow; an ethos of continuous self-improvement
• Ability to handle competing deadlines – and shifting priorities – with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in analysis and presentation in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and Google Slides
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills
  $110k - $135k
  On target ranges above include base plus a portion of variable compensation that is earned based on company and individual performance.
  The final compensation will be determined by a number of factors such as qualifications, expertise, and the candidate’s geographical location.

• G&A FP&A:
• Prepare monthly/quarterly variance analysis of actuals vs. budget/forecast for G&A leadership, with the goal of driving actionable insights into operational and financial performance of the business
• Partner with G&A leadership and their broader teams to maintain the monthly forecast, ensuring a high level of forecast accuracy
• Own source-of-truth reporting around key components of G&A spend including headcount, software, facilities, and capital
• Provide decision support to G&A leadership in vendor contract evaluation and negotiation