Government Finance Subject Matter Expert

OpenGov•Chicago, IL

19d•$120,000 - $170,000

About The Position

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn about OpenGov’s mission to power more effective and accountable government and the vision of high-performance government for every community at OpenGov.com. Job Summary: OpenGov is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Subject Matter Expert, Public Accounting with a strong background in accounting or public finance to guide government agencies through the evaluation of OpenGov’s ERP solutions. This role is ideal for a public accountant or financial professional who understands governmental accounting practices and wants to help modernize financial operations across the public sector. As a Public Accounting SME, you will leverage your accounting expertise to assess client needs, evaluate financial workflows, and demonstrate how OpenGov’s solutions support budgeting, general ledger, reporting, procurement, and other critical finance functions. You will help organizations understand how modernization can improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency, ultimately advancing OpenGov’s mission to make governments more effective and accountable.

Requirements

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%.

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.