Solutions Engineer, Finance & Budgeting (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.

Core Values

• Be 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 Opportunity

As a Solutions Engineer, you will partner closely with government finance, budget, and operations teams to design, implement, and support technical solutions that modernize budget development, forecasting, reporting, and performance management across public-sector organizations.

In this role, you will help agencies improve how they plan, allocate, monitor, and adjust financial resources—supporting annual budgets, multi-year forecasts, capital planning, and scenario modeling. You will translate complex budgeting and financial planning requirements into scalable, reliable technical solutions that enhance fiscal control, transparency, and decision-making.

While financial reporting and ACFR outputs are important downstream results, this role is primarily focused on upstream budgeting, planning, and financial management workflows that drive stronger financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to understand government budgeting, planning, and financial management needs
• Analyze budget structures, chart of accounts, fund hierarchies, and source system data to ensure successful implementation of budgeting and forecasting solutions
• Translate budgeting policies, financial planning requirements, and operational constraints into clear technical specifications and solution designs
• Design and support solutions that streamline annual budgets, multi-year forecasts, capital improvement plans (CIP), and scenario modeling
• Support proof-of-concept builds, demos, and technical presentations focused on budgeting workflows, financial planning, and fiscal transparency
• Develop and optimize queries, scripts, and reports that support budget preparation, variance analysis, forecasting accuracy, and executive reporting
• Troubleshoot data, planning, and integration issues during and after implementation—especially during budget season and mid-year adjustments
• Create and maintain documentation, best practices, and implementation guidance related to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning use cases
• 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, budgeting and planning platforms, or financial management systems strongly preferred
• Experience designing or implementing solutions that support budget development, forecasting, fund accounting, or reporting in the public sector
• Strong understanding of public-sector finance concepts such as funds, appropriations, encumbrances, and budgetary controls
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain budgeting and financial planning concepts to finance, technical, and executive audiences
• Experience delivering pre-sales demos or solution presentations to U.S. government finance or budget teams is a strong advantage
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in deadline-driven, stakeholder-focused environments
• 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.