Movement Labs is looking for a Campaign Finance and Budget Manager to coordinate campaign finance filings and assist with political, corporate, and nonprofit compliance. This role is embedded within the Contest Every Race program (up to 50% of time) to manage grant payments and budget/spend, and is responsible for operationalizing program plans across multiple Movement Labs entities and political jurisdictions.
What You'll Do
- Track and manage spending across the organization's for-profit, non-profit, and PAC affiliates.
- Serve as a financial integrator between Contest Every Race departments, organizational leadership, and key vendors.
- Work with the Executive Director of Contest Every Race to manage financial operations, prepare forecasts, and make staffing and budget decisions.
- Manage and maintain internal systems for financial tracking and cross-entity expenditure coordination.
- Closely collaborate with outside compliance firm and in-house attorney to track and manage multi-entity PAC, 501c4, and electoral spending and reporting across jurisdictions.
- Oversee reporting of in-kind contributions to CER partners.
- Ensure adherence to campaign finance laws and regulations.
- Translate complex compliance and finance rules for non-expert audiences, including county-level Democratic volunteers.
- Manage client (state counties and candidates) portal which holds educational, training, and financial materials.
- Act as a liaison and problem solver between clients, compliance firm, and legal team.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of experience with financial management and budget management; campaign finance and political compliance; or political campaign management
- Familiarity with federal, state, or local campaign finance laws and filing requirements
- Familiarity with various political entity types (C3, C4, 527, PACs)
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and explain financial reports
- Previous operations or compliance experience working for a multi-entity organization within a progressive political organization, issue advocacy space or candidate campaign
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about political finance and compliance
- Alignment with Movement Labs' mission and a desire to help build progressive power
Team & Environment
This role is embedded within the Contest Every Race program (up to 50% of time). It reports to and works with the Executive Director of Contest Every Race and collaborates with an outside compliance firm and in-house attorney.
Benefits & Compensation
- Annual salary of $80,000 - $95,000, depending on experience and qualifications, as part of a transparent salary structure with clear levels of advancement
- Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (vacation time is limited during Election Sprint, August 24-November 3)
Work Mode
This is a remote-first role open to candidates located in the United States.
Movement Labs is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a team that reflects the communities we serve.
