Sr. Manager, Customer Support (Hybrid-Toronto) or (Remote- US)

June 24, 2026

<h2 style="line-height:1.2;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:9px;padding:0pt 0pt 7pt 0pt;">About ClearGov</h2>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 <ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;">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.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">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.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">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.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">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.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">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.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Be Fierce: We seek to have bold conversations that interrogate reality and provoke learning to help us tackle our toughest challenges and enrich relationships.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Be Fun: We value the lighter side of life because we believe that balance, laughter, and enjoying every moment fuel the soul. </li></ul><h2 style="line-height:1.2;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:9px;padding:0pt 0pt 7pt 0pt;">About the Opportunity</h2>We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Customer Support with a passion for learning, a kind heart, a positive attitude, and a great sense of humor to join our growing team. The Senior Manager, Customer Support will be responsible for leading our technical support team, optimizing our ticketing workflows, and ensuring our local government clients receive timely, accurate solutions to complex software questions.In this role, you will work regularly with our broader Customer Support team, Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to bridge the gap between customer feedback and product improvement.The Senior Manager, Customer Support, will be a key player on an incredible team as we execute our mission to help local governments and school districts take the next step from good to great.<h3 style="line-height:1.2;background-color:#ffffff;margin-bottom:9px;padding:12pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;">Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing technical support team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and customer empathy.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Oversee daily support operations, managing ticket queues, escalations, and ensuring adherence to established SLAs and quality standards.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Administer and optimize our Zendesk instance, including triggers, automations, macros, and reporting dashboards to drive operational efficiency.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Act as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues, collaborating closely with Engineering and Product teams to diagnose, track, and resolve software bugs.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Analyze support metrics and KPIs (including but not limited to TTR, FTR, Deflection Rate, CSAT) to identify trends, pinpointing product friction points or training gaps to improve the overall customer experience.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Develop and maintain internal documentation, knowledge base articles, and standard operating procedures for the technical support team.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">AI-first mentality </li></ul><h3 style="line-height:1.2;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:9px;">Critical Skills/Experience:</h3><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;">SaaS Experience: 5+ years of experience working in technical support, specifically within a B2B SaaS environment.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Leadership: 3+ years of experience successfully managing, leading, or mentoring a technical support or customer-facing team.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Tooling Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience using and administering Zendesk (ticketing, reporting, and workflows) or similar tools.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Domain Knowledge (Preferred): Experience working within a financial technology (FinTech) SaaS company OR a post-secondary degree/background in Finance or Accounting.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Experience managing leaders & individual contributors </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Technical Aptitude: Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex technical jargon into clear, actionable steps for non-technical users.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Experience implementing AI tooling & automation throughout a Support organization </li></ul><h3 style="line-height:1.2;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:9px;"> The Ideal ClearGov Candidate:</h3><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Self-motivated, self-starter with a zeal to win </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Great communicator; strong oral and written skills </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Ability to think creatively and innovatively </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Hands-on problem solver who enjoys cracking difficult nuts </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Quick study – able to pick up and apply new concepts in a hurry </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Track record of achievement </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Enjoys working on and helping to build outstanding teams </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit and gets stuff done </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">A sense of humor and don’t take themselves too seriously </li></ul><h3 style="line-height:1.2;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:9px;">Why Join Us:</h3><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Flexible, remote / hybrid work</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Chance to make a meaningful impact on government and school district transparency and accountability</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, fun, and collaborative environment</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Competitive salary and benefits package (see below)</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Professional growth opportunities</li></ul><h3 style="line-height:1.2;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:9px;">Compensation:</h3><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;">In the spirit of transparency, we are excited to share the base salary for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 USD or $90,000 CAD - $110,000 CAD, and exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. 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).</li></ul><h3 style="line-height:1.2;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:9px;">Benefits:</h3><ul><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Competitive Salary</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Quality Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Short and Long Term Disability Insurance </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Life Insurance </li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">401K Plan with Match</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Flexible Personal Time Off Policy</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Company-Paid Holidays Observed</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Annual Holiday “Dimming of the Lights” (aka: reduced work hours)</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Parental Leave</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;">Employee Referral Bonus</li></ul><div style="list-style-type:disc;"></div><h3 style="line-height:1.2;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:16px;margin-bottom:9px;"> #LI-ER1 #LI-Remote </h3> 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.

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