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About Finance & Strategy:

The Finance & Strategy team at OpenGov works with executive leadership to set the financial goals for the Company and ensures alignment of operations with those goals through performance analysis, decision support, cross-functional collaboration, and financial operations. The R&D Finance & Strategy team supports the R&D executive leadership team across US and India operations. 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Sr. Manager of R&D Finance & Strategy to provide finance leadership for our Administrative Services product segment and serve as the finance business partner to the SVP Engineering and Site Leader in Pune. The Sr. Manager will collaborate with operations leaders in our Pune Innovation Hub (including the Site Leader, the Site Leader’s Chief of Staff, Accounting, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and Facilities) to inform and drive financial decision making. The Sr. Manager will also collaborate extensively with the US-based Finance & Strategy team. This position will report directly to the Sr. Director, Finance & Strategy and will frequently collaborate with the SVP of Finance & Accounting and the R&D executive leadership team. 

Responsibilities:

FP&A Leadership:

• Provide overall finance leadership for the Administrative Services product P&Ls, including performance analysis and resource allocation strategy 

  Build the bottoms’ up annual operating plan for Engineering and Product within the Administrative Services segment 

  Forecast the Administrative Services business across all spend categories 

  Report segment results vs. plan to R&D leadership, including analysis and insights into variance to plan

  Business Partnership:

  • Support the SVP Engineering in managing headcount spend to plan

    Serve as the finance business partner to the SVP Engineering in providing decision support across all spend categories, including headcount, hosting, software, and T&E

    Strategic Finance:

    • Analyze resource allocation and return on investment across the Administrative Services product segment and provide recommendations to optimize return on investment

      Team Collaboration :

      • Collaborate extensively with the Finance & Strategy team and Accounting team in the US related to all aspects of the Sr. Manager’s responsibilities 

        Collaborate with FinOps and Procurement to align vendor strategy with R&D’s financial goals and optimize hosting and software purchasing decisions

        Tools and Processes:

        • Build foundational models to support planning, reporting, and analyzing the Administrative Services segment

          Work extensively in OpenGov’s financial planning and reporting tools

          Define and document processes that underlie the R&D finance function

          Requirements and Preferred Experience:

          Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field

          8+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis or related finance function, including experience in a high-growth environment

          Experience supporting Engineering and Product teams is preferred

          Experience in Software-as-a-Service or B2B subscription model 

          Solid understanding and use of accounting and corporate finance principles

          Proficiency in financial planning software, e.g. Adaptive Planning

          Strong financial modeling experience in Excel/Google Sheets; willingness and appetite to build models from the ground up 

          Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise way through memos and slides

          Resilient and “get-it-done” attitude; able to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment

          Why OpenGov?

          A Mission That Matters.

          At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust.  Some people say this is boring.  We think it’s the core of our democracy.

          Opportunity to Innovate

          The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything—from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We’ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we’re just getting started.

          A Team of Passionate, Driven People

          This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo. OpenGov is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in Atlanta, Boston, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Dubuque, Plano, and Pune.

          A Place to Make Your Mark

          We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.

          Benefits That Work for You

          Enjoy an award-winning workplace with the benefits to match, including:

          Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families.

          Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays

          401(k) with company match (USA only)

          Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions

          Professional development and growth opportunities

          A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches