What are the responsibilities and job description for the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) - Chief Financial Officer position at Grossman Solutions?
About the Democratic Governors Association
Founded in 1983, the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is an independent voluntary political organization organized to support Democratic governors and candidates across the nation.
Electing Democratic governors has never mattered more. As Washington is increasingly gridlocked, Democratic governors are protecting our rights and making progress on key issues in the states. Democratic governors are building brighter futures for all Americans - expanding health care, creating good-paying jobs, protecting workers' rights, and defending the right to vote.
As the only organization dedicated to electing Democratic governors and candidates, the DGA participates at all levels of campaigns, from providing resources to fund operations to helping articulate and deliver their messages. The DGA also helps governors lead their states. The organization serves as a clearinghouse of best practices to help governors and their staff share policy successes and learn from each other.
In 2022, the DGA set a record-breaking fundraising year, spending over $170 million directly on campaigns and electing a record-setting eight Democratic women governors. With a talented team of over 65 staff, the DGA is proud to support Democratic governors in 23 states and 4 U.S. territories, as well as the mayor in Washington, D.C.
Position Overview
As a member of senior-level staff, the Chief Financial Officer reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for strategically aligning the financial operations of the DGA and its associated state PACs, Federal PACs, 501(c) organizations, and Independent Expenditure organizations to its political and organizational goals.
The Chief Financial Officer is expected to provide counsel and analysis on the organization's financial status to inform strategic spending decisions at the highest levels of the organization.
The ideal candidate is a financial strategist with a strong compliance background, a collaborative leader, and a creative problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced campaign environment and has a strong commitment to electing Democratic governors.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, actively manage, and provide regular reporting to the Executive Director on a $300 million organizational cycle budget;
- Regularly provide short-term and long-term cash flow projections to inform political spending decisions for the Executive, Political, and Independent Expenditure teams;
- Closely collaborate with other department directors to understand and manage budget changes and expectations;
- Oversee the facilitation of coordinated-side and independent-side political payments;
- Receive deposits to all entities through various fundraising programs while ensuring all campaign finance reporting obligations are met;
- Align multiple types of revenue streams to meet organizational needs, in collaboration with leadership;
- Appropriately manage financial risk across the organization by creating a culture of close collaboration, documentation, and strong accountability;
- 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 in collaboration with accounting and legal firms;
- Oversee annual, external audits across all organizations;
- Manage other special projects, assignments, and tasks across the entire organization as assigned by the Executive Director.
Key Qualifications
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.
To Apply
Submit a resume at https : / / grossmansolutions.applytojob.com / apply. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The DGA recognizes that its continued success requires a staff of hardworking, intelligent people from diverse backgrounds. The DGA is committed to ensuring equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The DGA strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply to these positions.
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