Solutions Engineer, Finance & Accounting (Mountain or Pacific US Time Zone)

About ClearGovOur mission is to create easy-to-use software to help local governments plan, budget and report better. ClearGov is a rapidly growing SaaS company that offers a complete planning, budgeting and financial reporting suite that enables local governments to plan, build, and present their financials more efficiently and effectively. We’re a mission-driven company that envisions a world where modern software enables every local government to best serve and improve its community.Our software is utilized nationwide by more than 1,700 towns, cities, school districts, and other local agencies who are part of the ClearGov community, and we’re adding more every day. We’ve been named to the “GovTech 100” for eight years running. ClearGov also earned a place on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies for five consecutive years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.The ClearGov team is a talented group of folks who are passionate about our mission and committed to building a positive, productive company culture. We believe in a work-hard/play-hard environment, and every day, we strive to get better at our work, all while being considerate, trustworthy, and transparent in everything we do.Core ValuesBe Clear: We strive to be open in all that we do because we believe that transparency is the foundation upon which all meaningful relationships are built.Be Trustworthy: We always act with integrity and keep our word because we believe that honest people are authentic, consistent, and dependable and that those traits form the cornerstone for success and well-being.Be Considerate: We are mindful about the impact that our comments and actions will have on others because we want to build a compassionate, inclusive environment that nurtures all individuals and communities.Be Positive: We believe that the first step in getting something done is believing that it can be done because we know that positive energy brings enthusiasm, excitement, and empowerment to the team.Be Better: We constantly ask ourselves, "How can we do this better?" because we know that our families, colleagues, investors, and customers depend on the results we deliver every day.Be Fierce: We seek to have bold conversations that interrogate reality and provoke learning to help us tackle our toughest challenges and enrich relationships.Be Fun: We value the lighter side of life because we believe that balance, laughter, and enjoying every moment fuel the soul. About the OpportunityAs a Solutions Engineer, you will partner closely with government finance and accounting teams to design, implement, and support technical solutions that modernize financial reporting, Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFR) preparation, and disclosure management across public-sector organizations.In this role, you will help agencies improve how they prepare financial statements, automate notes and disclosures, manage trial balance data, and produce ACFRs in compliance with GASB standards. You will translate complex government accounting and reporting requirements into scalable, reliable technical solutions that improve financial transparency, audit readiness, and reporting efficiency.While budgeting and planning workflows are part of the broader platform, this role is primarily focused on financial reporting, ACFR preparation, and disclosure automation, helping governments streamline year-end reporting and meet audit and GASB compliance requirements.Key Responsibilities:Partner with finance and accounting teams to design solutions for ACFR preparation, financial statements, notes, and statistical sectionsAnalyze trial balance files, chart of accounts structures, and ERP outputs to support automated financial reportingTranslate GASB reporting requirements into automated disclosures and financial statementsSupport implementations involving fund statements, government-wide statements, footnotes, and statistical sectionsAssist clients in automating year-end financial reporting and audit preparationDevelop and maintain templates for ACFR statements, notes, disclosures, and supporting schedulesDeliver demos and presentations focused on ACFR automation, financial reporting, and transparencyTravel ~20-30% of the time to provide product demonstrations to prospective clients and company product overview presentations at trade showsCritical Skills/Experience:Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field; experience with ERP systems, accounting and financial reporting platforms, or financial management systems strongly preferredStrong understanding of government accounting and financial reportingExperience preparing or supporting ACFR / PAFR reportsKnowledge of GASB standards and government financial statementsExperience working with trial balances, financial statements, and footnotesFamiliarity with year-end close, audit preparation, and financial disclosuresAbility to work Mountain and/or Pacific United States time zone hours based upon client need The Ideal ClearGov Candidate:Self-motivated, self-starter with a zeal to win Great communicator; strong oral and written skills Ability to think creatively and innovatively Hands-on problem solver who enjoys cracking difficult nuts Quick study – able to pick up and apply new concepts in a hurry Track record of achievement Enjoys working on and helping to build outstanding teams Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and gets stuff done A sense of humor and don’t take themselves too seriously Passionate about helping government agencies improve budgeting, forecasting, and financial decision-makingEnjoys working at the intersection of finance, data, and technologyComfortable diving into both technical and financial details while keeping fiscal outcomes and operational efficiency in focusCollaborative, curious, and motivated by solving complex public-sector financial planning challengesTake pride in building solutions that improve accountability, transparency, and long-term financial sustainabilityWhy Join Us:Flexible, remote workChance to make a meaningful impact on government and school district transparency and accountabilityOpportunity to work in a fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environmentCompetitive salary and benefits package (see below)Professional growth opportunitiesCompensation:In the spirit of transparency, we are excited to share the base salary for this position is $80,000 - $130,000 USD exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. In addition to your base salary, this position has an uncapped variable first year target range of $100,000 - $150,000 USD. If you are hired at ClearGov, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, interview performance, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary for the role. Hiring beyond the base range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).Benefits:Competitive SalaryQuality Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance 401K Plan with MatchFlexible Personal Time Off PolicyCompany-Paid Holidays ObservedParental LeaveEmployee Referral Bonus#LI-ER1#LI-Remote 

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