Description

Join our team at Mitchell Berman for Congress as we work to flip a swing district in WI-01 and send an ER nurse to Washington to fix a broken system.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team and play a central role in one of the most high-profile congressional races in the country. The Deputy Finance Director will have a significant impact on the campaign's fundraising operation from the ground up, working closely with senior leadership at a critical moment in the race.

To apply, please email or submit an application via the job board with your resume, your availability to start on the ground in Wisconsin, and a brief note explaining your interest in the role.

Responsibilities

Management
- Work with Campaign Manager to set fundraising goals and develop quarterly finance plans
- Manage a team of finance staff, including the Finance Manager, finance assistants, interns, and other junior staff
- Along with Campaign Manager, coordinate outreach to potential partners and manage existing relationships with national partners
- Prepare regular updates on overall fundraising performance
- Assist with compliance oversight and manage as needed

Call Time
- Develop and implement best practices and systems for call time, donor research, and data management
- Staff call time as needed (take notes, track follow-ups, etc.); prepare call lists, and train and manage call time assistants as the finance department grows
- Plan and organize call time schedule, including prioritizing various call universes, coordinating the candidate schedule with the Campaign Manager

Events
- Work with hosts to build out high-dollar fundraisers
- Build relationships with event hosts and other major donors
- Staff the candidate at events
- Potential for occasional travel to events in other states

Analytics
- Track and report on fundraising performance against goals, providing regular updates to the Campaign Manager
- Maintain and analyze fundraising data to identify trends, prioritize outreach, and inform strategy
- Build and refine dashboards or reports to give the campaign real-time visibility into finance metrics
- Evaluate call time and event ROI to help allocate the candidate's time effectively
- Identify and research prospective donors to continuously expand the campaign's fundraising universe

Growth
- As the campaign grows, the Deputy Finance Director will take on increasing leadership responsibilities across the finance operation, with expanding scope commensurate with the campaign's needs and the candidate's performance
- For the right candidate, there is a clear path to promotion to Finance Director as the campaign scales

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with 2-4+ years experience tracking performance, managing data, or working in a metrics-driven environment; backgrounds in analytics, consulting, or similar fields are welcome
- Demonstrated ability to manage relationships and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders
- Experience managing or mentoring others
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Campaign experience a plus, but not required; a willingness to learn the landscape quickly is essential