Chief Financial Officer

4 weeks ago


Washington DC USA, United States Democratic Governors Association Full time
About the Democratic Governors Association

The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is a leading organization dedicated to supporting Democratic governors and candidates across the nation. As a member of our senior-level staff, the Chief Financial Officer will play a critical role in aligning our financial operations with our political and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a $300 million+ organizational cycle budget, providing regular reporting to the Executive Director.
  • Develop short-term and long-term cash flow projections to inform political spending decisions.
  • Collaborate with department directors to understand and manage budget changes and expectations.
  • Oversee the facilitation of coordinated-side and independent-side political payments.
  • Ensure all campaign finance reporting obligations are met.
  • Align multiple types of revenue streams to meet organizational needs.
  • Manage financial risk across the organization.
  • Monitor changes in legal, regulatory, and administrative environments and implement changes in procedures needed to maintain compliance standards.
  • Manage a talented team of seven staff and oversee day-to-day activities.
  • Manage vendor relationships and relationships with financial institutions.
  • Oversee quarterly/annual IRS and tax filings for all associated organizations.
  • Oversee annual, external audits across all organizations.

Key Qualifications:

  • At least 10 years of experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets for a political committee, political organization, and/or a national non-profit/advocacy organization.
  • At least 10 years of experience managing financial operations for a committee or organization with federal and state campaign finance reporting obligations.
  • A strong understanding of the different functions and reporting requirements for nonfederal committees, Federal PACs, 527 organizations, state-registered PACs, 501(c) organizations.
  • Demonstrated expertise managing financial strategy and operations, including providing short-term and long-term forecasts, managing cash flow, and overseeing internal controls.
  • At least four years of experience working collaboratively with senior leaders across an organization to execute organizational goals.
  • At least four years managing staff as well as outside consultants, auditors, lawyers, and accountants.
  • Demonstrated experience with generally accepted accounting principles and collaborating with auditors to ensure the financial health of multiple organizations.
  • Experience using QuickBooks accounting software and NGP VAN software.
  • Must be comfortable with long, irregular hours during peak seasons.
  • Knowledgeable of who the nation's Democratic governors are and how they fit within the Democratic Party.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the overall mission of the DGA.

Location, Structure, and Benefits:

The CFO directly reports to the Executive Director, and the position is based in the DGA's downtown Washington, DC office.

The DGA offers 100% employer-paid health care for employee + spouse/partner + dependents, up to 4% 401(k) matching program, employer paid phone bill, and other employee benefits.



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