Deputy Chief Financial Officer

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

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Position Summary:

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer is responsible for partnering with the Chief Financial Officer to implement and oversee day-to-day financial operations, including direct supervision over accounting, treasury management, financial reporting, and financial systems and applications for the DNC and any affiliated entities.

In this capacity, the Deputy CFO will work alongside the CFO to advise the senior leadership on administrative and operational efforts; present financial and budget information to senior leadership, DNC membership, and committees; and administer the DNC’s financial systems, processes, and internal controls.

Responsibilities:

• Accounting
• Lead the accounting function, managing the daily accounting operations and serving as the primary interface for all day-to-day accounting matters with staff and outside parties and consultants.
• Ensure that the DNC's accounting and reporting systems support its management, compliance, and fiduciary needs, including general ledger, accounts payable and cash disbursements, and cash receipts.
• Ensure that the internal control system protects DNC assets and financial data, and that written policies and procedures are in place to document those controls.
• Ensure that transactions are recorded accurately, on a timely basis, in compliance with FEC and IRS regulations, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Partner with compliance to ensure that FEC reports are efficiently and accurately compiled each month.
• Lead the preparation of financial reports to management, financial institutions, governance, and membership.
• Oversee the annual audit to ensure it is conducted on time and on budget.
• Assist in the preparation and review of tax returns, including the annual 1120-POL, state and local sales and use taxes, and other returns as necessary.
• Recruit, train, and supervise accounting staff as needed and assigned.
• Financial Systems and Reporting
• Ensure that financial accounts are reconciled on a timely basis.
• Work with the CFO to support the reporting needs for financial management, budget tracking, and strategic decision making across the organization, with responsibility for developing, implementing, and maintaining these reports across our financial systems.
• Budget and Strategic Projects
• Assist with budget formation for upcoming election cycles, including financial modeling and scenario planning.
• Assist with strategic analysis projects as requested by the CFO and senior leadership of the DNC.
• Operations
• Support the DNC Operations team by providing expertise and recommendations on building management, risk management, and other operating activities as needed.
• Advise on strategic procurement initiatives, including on pricing, negotiation strategy, and the financial structure of contracts.
• Review contracts to ensure they are consistent with budget expectations.
• Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.

The Deputy CFO's duties extend to the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Grassroots Victory Fund, and other joint fundraising committees as necessary. Additionally, the Deputy CFO will assist the Democratic Properties Corporation in its accounting and compliance functions.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation is preferred, coupled with a strong financial background.
• 8+ years of overall work experience, including 4-6 years of Accounting and/or Budgeting experience and 2 years in a managerial position required
• Public Accounting and non-profit experience preferred; experience with political or FEC regulated organizations a plus
• Knowledge of FEC compliance regulations strongly preferred
• Advanced experience with spreadsheets (Google Sheets) required; Experience with Sage Intacct a plus
• Experience developing financial models and communicating their insights to stakeholders across an organization
• A sense of humor and dedication to collaboration

Salary

The starting salary for the Deputy Chief Financial Officer position is $140,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This is a full-time, exempt position, that may require work on weekends.

Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).

The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
• Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
• Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
• Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
• Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents