Abdul for U.S. Senate: Director of Finance Operations

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Job Post

Michigan, USA · Ann Arbor, MI, USA · Mio, MI, USA

USD 9k-9k / month

Posted on Aug 8, 2026

Abdul for U.S. Senate: Director of Finance Operations

LOCATION

Ann Arbor, MI

SALARY

$9000 - $9000 (Monthly)

HEALTHCARE

Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

DESIRED SKILLS

Managed Paid Staff

COMPANY

Abdul for U.S. Senate

DEPARTMENT

Finance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Departmental Staff Manager (overseeing staff within a specific department, and/or reporting to a Department Director. Ex: Deputy Data Director, Regional Organizing Director, GOTV Director)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please send your resume to Katie Costello at [email protected]. Include your first and last name and Director of Finance Operations in the subject line of the email. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis with a start date as soon as possible. This is a full-time position with the Abdul for Senate campaign, and is expected to start in August 2026 through November 2026. Director of Finance Operations will be paid a monthly salary of $9,000 per month, commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION LINK

[email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Overview:

The Director of Finance Operations is responsible for overseeing the Management of Michigan fundraising events, Management of Deputy Events Director and support with cashflow and donor management. Reporting to Katie Costello, Senior Finance Director. This will be a full time position based in Ann Arbor, MI, although there is flexibility with remote work and a relocation timeline. This position offers compensation in the form of a monthly salary and healthcare benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Management of Michigan fundraising events

  • Management of Deputy Events Director

  • Support with cashflow

  • Donor management

  • Principal Staffing

  • Compliance and donor management

  • Set and track weekly, monthly, and quarterly fundraising goals

  • Coordinate with campaign leadership and other campaign finance team members to align finance strategy with budget needs

  • Draft fundraising materials including materials for fundraisers, direct mail, and other appeals for raising

  • Expand the donor base through strategic research and outreach

  • Track, analyze, and report fundraising performance metrics

  • Oversee daily donation processing, deposits, and data entry.

  • Ensure all campaign fundraising activities comply with FEC regulations.

  • Review and approve FEC reports prior to submission.

  • Other campaign needs as required

Qualifications (Required):

  • Proven experience raising money for a federal campaign

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.

  • Strong communication skills, both internal and external.

  • A minimum of 3-5 years work experience in campaign finance required

  • Must have transportation to attend events as needed

  • Proficiency with Excel and Google Drive, NGP

  • Willingness to work irregular hours including some nights and weekends.

  • Superior written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to learn new skills and take on new challenges, with a desire to learn and a willingness to ask questions

  • Ability to balance between competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail

  • Commitment to electing Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate

  • Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways

  • Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability

Qualifications (Preferred):

  • Raisemore

  • Experience directly managing/staffing a principal is a significant plus

  • Previous experience working in Michigan is a significant plus

Abdul for Senate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Abdul for Senate are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.