Controller

About ClearGov

ClearGov is building the modern financial operating layer for the public sector.

We help US local governments and school districts plan, budget, report, and communicate their finances with clarity and confidence. From long-term planning to financial reporting, compliance, and transparency, our platform connects the work finance teams are already doing and makes it easier to deliver for their communities.

Today, more than 2,000 public sector organizations use ClearGov , and we continue to expand our platform and reach as we grow.

Our Core Values

Be Clear & Credible We are authentic in our interactions, communicating with clarity, speaking with honesty, and following through with consistency. We turn transparency into our greatest competitive advantage.

Be Human We are human partners to our colleagues and customers and lead with consideration and kindness - making space for others to do the same. We turn empathy into a shared strength.

Be Better Together We are committed to building an inclusive community where everyone thrives. We share successes, support each other through challenges, and show up for our teammates the way we show up for our customers. We turn togetherness into our greatest advantage and collaboration into our greatest multiplier.

Be Honourable/Honorable We are responsible to our colleagues and customers. We bring our full selves to every conversation, every project, every decision, and every relationship. We act with intention, deliver on our commitments, and lead with integrity - even when no one is watching. We turn honour into the foundation that powers everything we do.

Be Connected We are culture builders where people are seen, welcomed, and celebrated. We show up in every interaction - the laughs, the wins, the hard days. We turn connection into opportunities for people to feel they belong.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You take ownership and follow through

You communicate clearly and effectively

You're comfortable solving problems and figuring things out

You learn quickly and adapt as things change

You care about the team, not just your own work

You bring a sense of humor and perspective to what you do

About the Opportunity

ClearGov is looking for a strong, hands-on Controller to lead the Company’s accounting organization and build a scalable, high-quality finance function.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will be responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the Company’s financial reporting, strengthening the monthly close process, leading the annual audit and tax processes, establishing and maintaining effective internal controls, and developing a high-performing accounting team.

This role is ideal for an experienced accounting leader who is comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on. The right person will be able to step into the details when needed, identify gaps, establish strong processes and controls, and build the accounting infrastructure required to support a growing SaaS business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, intercompany accounting, and revenue recognition.

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and continuously improve the speed, accuracy, and discipline of the close.

Prepare and review accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Ensure balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled, supported, and reviewed.

Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.

Research and document technical accounting matters and ensure appropriate application of U.S. GAAP.

Maintain a strong understanding of the Company’s financial results and be able to explain key movements, risks, and accounting judgments.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

Lead the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary day-to-day contact for external auditors.

Own audit readiness, including PBC coordination, supporting schedules, technical accounting memos, financial statements, and footnote disclosures.

Partner with external tax advisors and oversee federal, state, local, and international tax compliance.

Ensure timely completion of tax filings, information requests, and other regulatory requirements.

Proactively identify accounting, tax, and compliance risks and drive issues to resolution.

Internal Controls & Financial Governance

Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment.

Establish appropriate review, approval, and segregation-of-duties processes across accounting and financial operations.

Develop controls around cash, payments, purchasing, vendor management, revenue, payroll, and other key financial processes.

Identify control gaps and process weaknesses and drive practical solutions.

Build scalable policies and procedures that improve accountability without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.

Assess team structure, capabilities, and resource needs and build a strong accounting organization.

Establish clear roles, responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability.

Create a culture focused on accuracy, ownership, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

Effectively manage and collaborate with team members across multiple locations and international teams.

Build strong relationships across Finance and with leaders throughout the organization.

Systems & Process Improvement

Evaluate current accounting processes and identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and improved controls.

Partner with the CFO and other leaders on financial systems strategy and optimization.

Support ERP and financial systems implementations, integrations, and process improvements.

Reduce manual processes and improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of the accounting function.

Ensure accounting systems, processes, and data support accurate and timely reporting.

Critical Skills/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

CPA strongly preferred.

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful leadership experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar role.

Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and strong technical accounting capabilities.

Demonstrated experience leading external financial statement audits.

Experience overseeing corporate tax compliance and working with external tax advisors.

Strong understanding of internal controls and experience designing and improving control environments.

Experience managing and developing accounting teams, including distributed or international teams.

Experience in SaaS, software, technology, or another high-growth environment strongly preferred.

Experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidations preferred.

Strong ERP and financial systems experience.

Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.

A hands-on accounting leader who is willing to get into the details when necessary.

Strong judgment and the ability to distinguish between what is urgent, what is important, and what can wait.

High standards for accuracy, documentation, controls, and follow-through.