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Position:
Director of Budget and Finance
Organization:
Zinc Collective HQ
Reports to:
Chief Operating Officer
Location:
Remote
Status:
Exempt, Full-time
Salary:
$145,000 – $155,000
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tech Stipend and 401k for eligible employees
ABOUT US
We Elect Democrats!
Zinc Collective’s mission is to help deliver persistent Democratic majorities. We focus on running and funding programs, primarily at the federal level (House, Senate, Presidential) that retain and recruit talent and/or address infrastructure gaps across Democratic politics. Our three core programs are
DigiDems
, which embeds technology staff on competitive campaigns to help them win,
Blue Leadership Collaborative
, which creates the diverse campaign talent pipeline necessary to building Democratic majorities, and Zinc Labs,
which focuses on pilots that address talent and infrastructure gaps.
Launched in 2018, Zinc Collective is a fast paced, collaborative organization that is more akin to a startup. The team is data driven, solution oriented, passionate about the mission, and obsessed with delivering both high quality programs and continuous improvement.
In 2022 and beyond, Zinc Collective will continue to invest in talent and infrastructure gaps, aimed at ensuring that the Democratic ecosystem has what it needs to win.
POSITION SUMMARY
Zinc collective is currently seeking a Director of Budget and Finance to join our diverse and high performing team.
The Director of Budget and Finance is responsible for managing the annual budget, overseeing all vendors and contracts, and serving on the Leadership Team while managing staff and consultants. This is a great opportunity for someone who has built budgets and accounting systems for large political organizations or political leaning non-profits, is passionate about Democratic politics, and eager to use their skill set to effect change in the Democratic space. Limited travel is required for this position.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Budget and Planning
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Lead the budget creation process, managing program leads and stakeholders to deadlines and deliverables
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Serve as a leader and strategic partner for matters pertaining to financial planning and analysis, revenue reporting, forecasting, and budget solutions and challenges
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Work with the Director of Development to create income projections and track cash flow
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Analyze and present monthly financial reports and narratives in an accurate and timely manner
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Perform financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions
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Provide financial leadership and serve as a partner and collaborator with project leads and the executive team
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Lead all financial and accounting operations and processes, including contracts, banking, and external reporting
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Prioritize budget transparency and understanding, creating trainings and professional development opportunities when needed for all staff and departments
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Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices including but not limited to tax laws, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Vendor Management
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Manage the execution of contracts, including compliance and budget review.
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Track all invoices and payments ensuring accurate accounts receivable
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Develop and support adherence to expense policies
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Prioritize policies that support strong customer service and responsiveness.
Leadership/Management
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Serve as a member of the leadership team, prioritizing the needs of the organization alongside the budget and finance team
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Manage a team of staff and consultants
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Serve as a reference point and advisor on all things budget and accounting
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Lead the growth strategy for the team, identifying gaps and hiring as needed
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Empower, train and develop direct reports
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Political Experience:
A track record of working with campaigns, political action committees, Super PACs, or political leaning non-profit organizations.
- Senior Financial Experience and Transparency:
Experience setting up a chart of accounts, drafting P&Ls, and reporting out to leadership and governance on org financial viability and impact.
- Management Experience:
Track record leading a team to meet specific metrics and goals while empowering individuals for professional growth. Ability to manage up and hold peers accountable to deadlines and process.
- Good verbal communication skills:
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with both internal and external stakeholders, prioritizing accessibility and real-world translation for all staff, including those with limited budget experience or familiarity.
- Flexible Approach:
Willingness to do things differently, create cross-departmental relationships and goals, and appreciation for the best idea winning.
- Strategic Focus:
Ability to balance the day to day work with the long-term planning needed to sustain an organization.
- Analytical and Inquisitive:
Ability to problem solve, by identifying challenges, gathering information, assessing options, and determining a course of action.
- Strong virtual communication and collaboration:
Efficiency and comfort with Slack and Google Suite, responsiveness via email, and willingness to be accessible in a remote environment.
THE MOST COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS WILL DEMONSTRATE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
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Experience with QuickBooks, ~~~, and Paylocity
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Familiarity with state and federal compliance rules and regulations
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Experience managing budgets across multiple entities
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Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, when hiring teams and creating processes and policies.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The annual salary for this position is between $145,000 and $155,000 and is commensurate with experience.
Zinc Collective provides the option of enrolling in medical, dental, and vision coverage plans for both the primary employee and applicable dependents. In addition, we provide a generous Flexible Time Off policy, Tech Stipend and the ability to contribute to a 401k, with a match, after 6 months of employment.
All employees are required to receive a CDC-approved vaccination against COVID-19 (including any eligible boosters) unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. Employees not in compliance with this policy may be required to wear face coverings when in the office or otherwise interacting with employees or
other stakeholders.
DigiDems, Blue Leadership Collaborative, Zinc Labs and Zinc Collective provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, hair texture, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, and strongly encourages women, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and all qualified candidates to apply.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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