Controller (Political Consultant)

Republican Jobs; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A political consulting firm is looking for a Controller to manage accounting, compliance, and financial operations. Responsibilities include overseeing daily accounting processes, ensuring tax compliance, and redesigning financial systems for scalability. Candidates should have a strong accounting background, preferably with public accounting experience, and an operations mindset. Excellent benefits offered including medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Comfortable in multi-state and political tax considerations.
• Political experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial reporting.
• Manage tax compliance for various taxes.
• Partner with leadership on financial forecasting.

Skills

Strong accounting foundation

Operations-minded

Process improvement

FEC compliance experience

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

Controller | Political Consulting Firm | Washington, D.C.

A political consulting firm is seeking a Controller to take ownership of accounting, compliance, and financial operations while helping modernize internal systems for long-term growth.

What You’ll Do

• Learn company operations before assuming full controller responsibilities
• Own day-to-day accounting, close process, and financial reporting
• Manage tax compliance (sales, privilege, and commercial activity taxes)
• Oversee FEC compliance, filings, and political finance reporting
• Handle HR functions including payroll, benefits, and compliance
• Redesign financial and operational processes for scalability
• Partner with leadership on forecasting and strategic decisions

What We’re Looking For

• Strong accounting foundation; public accounting experience preferred
• CPA preferred but not required for exceptional candidates
• Operations-minded professional comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Proven ability to build, improve, and redesign internal processes
• Experience with multi-state and political tax considerations
• Based in or willing to work in Washington, D.C.
• Political Experience is a plus

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Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)