Movement Labs is an incubator and consulting firm that uses technology, data, and experimentation to stop fascism and build progressive power. We help progressives win and defeat MAGA extremists through year-round work grounded in research and real-world testing. Our team partners with leading advocacy groups, grassroots organizers, and electoral campaigns to develop innovative tactics, win elections, and shift power for the long term.
The Compliance and Finance Manager coordinates campaign finance filings and assists the General Counsel with political, corporate, and nonprofit compliance. In addition, the Compliance and Finance Manager is embedded within Contest Every Race (CER) (up to 50% of time), which is a program of Movement Labs. This person will manage CER grant payments and work with the Executive Director of CER to manage CER’s budget and spend.
About Contest Every Race (CER)
Contest Every Race is on a mission to make Democrats competitive everywhere, and we do that by building durable political power from the ground up. We are the leading rural down-ballot recruitment and county-level organizing program for the Democratic ecosystem. Our recruitment program runs in 40 states, and our county-level organizing program includes 390 counties across the country. We pride ourselves on providing measurable results. A 2024 experiment demonstrated an increase of over 5,000 votes for Democrats at the top of the ticket thanks to our programs.
The role:
We are seeking a Finance and Compliance Manager to help manage CER’s finances and to help Movement Labs comply with state and federal campaign finance regulations. This role will be responsible for operationalizing program plans that stretch across multiple Movement Labs entities and political or electoral jurisdictions (federal, state, local). The ideal candidate is able to translate complex accounting and compliance rules to their coworkers as well as county Democratic party volunteers. This role is fully remote.
1. Financial Management: 40%
2. Compliance: 40%
3. Client Education and Training: 20%
Requirements
Benefits
This role combines campaign finance and campaign financial management functions. We’re looking for candidates with a wide range of skills and experience. If you’re excited about the job, even if you don’t match all the characteristics, we encourage you to apply.
Movement Labs is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value a team that reflects the communities we serve and strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, people with disabilities, and people from rural communities.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications submitted by March 15, 2026, will be given priority. The application process includes the application form and two interviews with the team. Due to the nature of our work, the process is moving quickly, and we hope candidates will start by March 23, 2026. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. We are not able to provide sponsorship at this time.