Deputy CFO: Financial Operations & Strategy Lead

democrats.org; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health & dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) match

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The Democratic National Committee seeks a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CFO and oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, treasury, reporting, and financial systems for the DNC and affiliates.

You will advise senior leadership, prepare budgets and financial analyses, manage audits, and ensure compliance with GAAP and FEC rules in a fast-paced political nonprofit environment in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred with strong financial background.
• 8+ years total work experience, with 4-6 years in accounting and/or budgeting.
• Public accounting and non-profit experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of FEC compliance regulations strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets (Google Sheets) required; Sage Intacct a plus.
• Experience developing financial models and communicating insights to stakeholders.
• A sense of humor and dedication to collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function and daily operations.
• Oversee accounting systems, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting.
• Partner with compliance to ensure accurate FEC reporting.
• Prepare financial reports for management, governance, and members.
• Oversee annual audit and assist tax returns (1120-POL, etc.).
• Recruit and supervise accounting staff.
• Support budgeting and strategic analysis for election cycles.
• Advise on procurement and contract financial structures.

Skills

CPA designation

8+ years experience

Accounting & budgeting

Managerial experience

Non-profit experience

FEC compliance

Financial modeling

Team player / collaboration

Tools

Google Sheets

Sage Intacct

Job description

The Democratic National Committee seeks a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CFO and oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, treasury, reporting, and financial systems for the DNC and affiliates.

You will advise senior leadership, prepare budgets and financial analyses, manage audits, and ensure compliance with GAAP and FEC rules in a fast-paced political nonprofit environment in Washington, DC.