Tarik for Congress: Finance Director

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The Tarik for Congress Campaign for MA-05 is seeking a Finance Director. The Finance Director is a senior staff level position that will report to and work with the campaign manager and the candidate to build and execute a multi-million-dollar finance plan that engages stakeholders at the local, state, and national level. The Director will also be responsible for staffing and assisting with call time management and follow-up. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Please apply by sending your resume to [email protected] with the subject line “Your Name Finance Director Application.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the finance team and execute a finance plan to meet ambitious fundraising goals

• Draft and regularly update a comprehensive finance plan that outlines total fundraising goals, income by tool and sets weekly, monthly, and quarterly projections

• Plan, execute, and maintain a high yielding events and call-time program

• Develop and strengthen relationships with donors, partners, and committees

• Regularly staff the candidate at fundraisers and other political events in the district

• Ensure regular and accurate maintenance of finance records, trackers, and databases

• Research and target prospective donors and steward existing donors

• Collaborate and communicate with senior staff on fundraising matters for cash-flow conversations

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and willingness to ask questions

• Other duties as assigned by the Candidate or Campaign Manager, based on the needs of the campaign

Qualifications:

• At least 2 cycles of campaign experience in a highly-competitive legislative or congressional campaign; in a senior finance role for at least one of those cycles

• Experience managing candidate call time and planning high-dollar fundraising events

• Proficiency in G-Suite, NGP , ActBlue, and familiarity with call time software (e.g. Calltime.ai) as well as federal campaign finance law

• Strong interpersonal skills, very well organized, and extremely detail oriented

• Professional demeanor and willingness to adapt to a changing environment

• Previous experience managing staff is preferred

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work a campaign’s irregular hours, including some nights and weekends

• Access to cell phone, laptop, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $5,500 – $8,500/month, commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Tarik for Congress is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. People of color, trans and gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, veterans, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.