Senior Financial Analyst
Company: OpenGov
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Imagine yourself here!
OpenGov is a mission driven fast-growth, Series D, venture backed
startup (includes Andreessen Horowitz, Formation 8, and Emerson
Collective). Our Board of Directors includes iconic Silicon Valley
executives John Chambers (former Cisco Chairman and CEO) and Marc
Andreessen (Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people
in the world).
OpenGov is the leader in modern cloud software for local
governments and state agencies. We have surpassed 1,600+
governments (and growing fast!) using our products in our mission
to power more effective and accountable government.
OpenGov is a 2022 Top Workplaces USA award winner and a Forbes 2022
America's Best Startup Employer!Our Finance team is looking for an
individual contributor, reporting to the Senior Director of
FP&A, who will work cross-functionally within the company, with
the objective of obtaining key business data and performing
analysis and reports required for supporting and improving the
Company performance, processes, and strategies.
The individual will also partner with management and FP&A
leaders to ensure alignment on global headcount, resource planning,
and other operating expenses. This person will help establish
meaningful recurring reporting and analysis using operational data
and financial data.
Ideal candidate will be someone who has prior experience in
supporting SAAS organizations. Someone who is an advanced user of
Excel and is extremely comfortable with functions such as Vlookups,
Pivot Tables, etc. Prior experience with applications such as
Adaptive, Alteryx, SQL, and SFDC will be preferable. Additionally,
this role will identify and monitor key financial KPIs, as well as
deliver ad hoc reporting and forecasts to the team.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare monthly/quarterly variance analysis of actuals vs.
budget/forecast (including cloud computing spend) with the goal of
driving deep actionable insights into operational and financial
performance of the business* Assist in planning and managing global
resources by supporting the efforts to determine staffing
assumptions, expense budget, portfolio composition, and hosting
costs in the annual planning cycle* Provide ongoing strategic and
operational support to the finance team through daily tasks and ad
hoc projects* Present to executives and senior leadership with
detailed data and analysis to drive effective business decisions*
Work and drive projects in cross-functional teams to drive key
initiatives and KPIs* Analyze and dissect financial performance,
highlighting trends and recommending possible adjustments to drive
operational effectiveness and efficiency on the path to
profitability
Requirements and Preferred Experience:
* Bachelor's degree required, preferably in accounting, finance, or
economics* Minimum 4-6 years of combined financial analysis,
business analysis, and/or accounting experience* 3-5 years of
experience required in the software industry (SaaS environment
preferred)* Solid understanding and use of accounting and finance
principles is required* Solid understanding of P&L statements
and variables affecting profitability is required* Proficient in
Adaptive and MS Excel required* Solid project management skills,
ability to independently manage tasks on time required*
Demonstrates strong interpersonal, written and oral communication
skills Presents ideas and information in a concise, well-organized
manner required* Works effectively and collaboratively within a
team and can build strong relationships with the senior leadership
required* Knowledge of ASC 606 which includes Deferred commission,
Capitalization of R&D costs, and Revenue recognition is
preferred* Previous experience with different cost center platforms
including Hosting cost, Software subscription, Prepaid * Marketing
expenses, etc is preferred* Knowledge on SQL, Alteryx, and other
database experiences is a plus* SaaS experience is a plus*
Identifies business needs and proposes effective solutions*
Flexible and willing to pick up new responsibilities over timeWhat
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 !
Funding: Over $250 million, Series D company, from top tier
investors including Andreessen Horowitz, 8VC, Cox Enterprises, and
Emerson Collective.
Board of Directors: Includes iconic executives John Chambers
(former Cisco Chairman and CEO), Marc Andreessen (Time Magazine's
list of the 100 most influential people in the world), Katherine
August-deWilde (Vice Chair of First Republic Bank), and Amy
Pressman (co-founder, former president, and a current board member
of Medallia).
Growth: Record breaking growth with 1,600+ governments (and
counting) using our products and seven acquisitions in the past six
years! Click to read more.
Culture: , , . Check out our !
Perks: 90% paid Medical/Dental/Vision premium for employees, fully
paid Life and Short/Long term disability insurance, Unlimited PTO,
Parental Leave policy, monthly fitness stipend, anniversary awards,
and more!
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.
Come join us and make a positive social impact!
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.
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