Description:
Congresswoman Emilia Syke’s re-election campaign for Congress in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District is hiring a Finance Director to lead the fundraising program on one of the most high-profile frontline races in the country.
The Finance Director is a senior staff level position that will report to and work with senior staff to build and execute a multi-million dollar finance plan that engages stakeholders at the local, state, and national level. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Akron, Ohio.
Please apply by sending your resume to info@emiliasykesforcongress.com with the subject line “YOUR NAME Finance Director”.
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
Staff candidate during call time and implement a staff call time strategy
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, 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
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work a campaign’s irregular hours, including some nights and weekends
A valid driver’s license and a vehicle