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

About ClearGov Our 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. About the Opportunity As 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 sections Analyze trial balance files, chart of accounts structures, and ERP outputs to support automated financial reporting Translate GASB reporting requirements into automated disclosures and financial statements Support implementations involving fund statements, government-wide statements, footnotes, and statistical sections Assist clients in automating year-end financial reporting and audit preparation Develop and maintain templates for ACFR statements, notes, disclosures, and supporting schedules Deliver demos and presentations focused on ACFR automation, financial reporting, and transparency Travel ~20-30% of the time to provide product demonstrations to prospective clients and company product overview presentations at trade shows Critical 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 preferred Strong understanding of government accounting and financial reporting Experience preparing or supporting ACFR / PAFR reports Knowledge of GASB standards and government financial statements Experience working with trial balances, financial statements, and footnotes Familiarity with year-end close, audit preparation, and financial disclosures Ability 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-making Enjoys working at the intersection of finance, data, and technology Comfortable diving into both technical and financial details while keeping fiscal outcomes and operational efficiency in focus Collaborative, curious, and motivated by solving complex public-sector financial planning challenges Take pride in building solutions that improve accountability, transparency, and long-term financial sustainability Why Join Us: Flexible, remote work Chance to make a meaningful impact on government and school district transparency and accountability Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environment Competitive salary and benefits package (see below) Professional growth opportunities Compensation: 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 Salary Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance 401K Plan with Match Flexible Personal Time Off Policy Company-Paid Holidays Observed Parental Leave Employee Referral Bonus ClearGov is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, nationality or national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion or creed, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital or family status, veteran or military status, Indigenous status, record of offenses (where legally protected), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws in the United States and Canada. ClearGov is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian laws. If you require an accommodation during any part of the hiring process, please let us know. At ClearGov, we value diverse perspectives and believe they strengthen our ability to achieve our mission of helping local governments work better. #J-18808-Ljbffr