Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $75,000$90,000 + benefits

Finance Manager Political Consulting Firms (Bay Area + Remote)

About Us

We are two established and respected Democratic political consulting firms based in the Bay Area, working on high-impact campaigns and causes throughout California and across the country. Our firms focus on electing progressive leaders, shaping public policy, and advancing social change through innovative strategy and execution.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and highly motivated Finance Manager to join our collaborative team.

In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations across multiple business entities, supporting the infrastructure that powers political campaigns, public affairs initiatives, and strategic advocacy efforts. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment with intense busy periods and slower cycles. Youll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial recordkeeping, smooth vendor and client management, and ongoing compliance with financial and regulatory requirements.

This is a full-time position with a hybrid schedule: one in-office day per week in our Oakland office, with the remainder of the week remote.

Key Responsibilities

Cash Management & Banking

• Monitor daily bank balances and activity across multiple accounts
• Transfer funds as needed and manage daily cash flow
• Manage ACH and wire transfers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  

Accounts Payable

• Set up and manage vendor records
• Process and post vendor invoices using Bill.com
• Track and reconcile project and credit card expenses via Expensify
• Schedule and manage payments to vendors and consultants
  

Accounts Receivable

• Set up new client accounts and maintain billing records
• Generate and send client invoices in a timely manner
• Track project progress to proactively bill clients
• Monitor incoming payments and follow up on outstanding invoices
  

Financial Reconciliations & Reporting

• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Post payroll entries and maintain related documentation
• Maintain and update financial tracking spreadsheets
• Generate weekly and monthly financial reports for leadership and external CPA
• Reconcile client budgets and assist with project-level financial oversight
  

Compliance & Filing

• Calculate, file, and pay sales tax on behalf of the firms
• Generate and file 1099-NEC forms
• Provide financial documentation for client lobbying compliance and reporting (e.g., San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley regulations)

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or financial management experience, ideally in a small business or nonprofit setting
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting principles and procedures
• Proficiency with QuickBooks (required)
• Proficiency with Excel for managing and analyzing financial data
• High level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
  

Preferred:

• Experience with Bill.com, Expensify, and FileMaker
• Familiarity with compliance requirements for lobbying or nonprofit reporting
• Experience in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment

Work Environment & Schedule

• Hybrid position: one day per week required in our Oakland, CA office, with the rest of the work done remotely
• Must be comfortable working in a collaborative team culture with periods of heavy workloads and lighter periods
• Occasional evening or weekend availability may be needed during busy political cycles

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000$90,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Health insurance, 401(k) and other benefits
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment

We are an equal-opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. You do not need to be ideologically aligned, but you should be comfortable working in a progressive environment.

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