VP, Corporate Controller

VP, Corporate Controller 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 http://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. RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting - 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 Accounting Operations - 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 Systems, Controls & Infrastructure - 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 M&A & Cross-Functional Leadership - 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 Team Leadership - Lead, develop, and grow a high-performing accounting team of 15+ across Corporate A ... (truncated, view full listing at source)