VP, Corporate Controller

OpenGov•Chicago, IL

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 VP, Controller to serve as the senior-most accounting executive and a key member of the finance leadership team. This is a high-impact, highly visible role reporting directly to the CFO, with exposure to the most senior leaders across the organization. The Controller will own accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across a complex, multi-product SaaS business serving government-sector customers. Given OpenGov’s growth stage, this person must be both technically exceptional and a strong leader, capable of scaling the team, systems, and infrastructure to support continued growth and an active M&A environment. This is a hands-on role, owning the integrity of the company’s financials while driving process improvements and navigating increasing scale and complexity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
15+ years of progressive accounting experience; combination of Big Four public accounting and industry strongly preferred
Prior experience at a high-growth SaaS or technology company with revenue of $100M+; government technology or vertical SaaS experience a strong plus
Deep technical GAAP expertise, particularly in ASC 606 revenue recognition for multi-element SaaS arrangements with government customers
Demonstrated experience building and leading a controller function at a growth-stage company
Experience managing financial audits
System implementation experience (Netsuite and Workday preferred)
Proven track record building, developing, and retaining accounting teams of 10+
Experience managing an accounting function across multiple entities and geographies
Strong cross-functional communication skills and executive presence; comfortable presenting to senior leaders and board members
Payroll administration experience
Positive, energetic and optimistic attitude, with a willingness to proactively roll up your sleeves

Responsibilities

Oversee all financial reporting for internal stakeholders and support increasing external reporting requirements
Serve as the company’s foremost technical accounting authority, with responsibility for complex areas including revenue recognition, business combinations, stock-based compensation, and capitalization
Lead the development and continuous improvement of accounting policies; monitor and implement new GAAP guidance proactively
Own the consolidation process across all legal entities, including international operations in India
Perform technical research and document accounting positions on non-standard transactions
Manage internal and external audits and ensure timely completion
Lead all core accounting functions: general ledger, order-to-cash and revenue recognition, payroll, accounts payable, collections, and treasury
Oversee the revenue accounting function; own billing and complex product library to support accurate revenue accounting and delivery of monthly reporting
Oversee global payroll and equity administration for ~1,000+ employees
Manage tax compliance and tax provision functions
Own treasury operations including cash management and insurance
Design and maintain scalable internal controls as the company grows in size and complexity
Evaluate, select, and lead implementation of new accounting systems and ERP enhancements (OpenGov operates in NetSuite, Workday, and Salesforce, among other systems)
Identify and eliminate operational inefficiencies; ensure processes and systems support continued growth
Lead financial due diligence and accounting integration for acquisitions; OpenGov has a highly active M&A program
Partner closely with FP&A to deliver consistent financial data and insights to business stakeholders
Collaborate with Sales and Customer teams on revenue, billing, and collections matters
Serve as a trusted partner to the CFO and broader executive team on business initiatives and strategic decisions
Lead, develop, and grow a high-performing accounting team of 15+ across Corporate Accounting (GL & Tech Accounting), Payroll, Revenue Accounting, Billing, AR, AP, and India Accounting
Hire and develop strong accounting talent to support the company’s growth
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development across the team