Michael Roth for Congress: Michael Roth for Congress: Finance Director

Finance DirectorMichael Roth is a leading Democrat running to flip New Jersey's 7th Congressional District; one of the most competitive red-to-blue races in the country. As a New Jersey native and nationally recognized economic leader with deep experience in both the private and public sectors, Michael has been trusted by Senators, Governors, Mayors, and a President to guide America's economy through crisis and deliver results for millions. Now, he's ready to bring that leadership home for New Jersey in Congress.This campaign is running on an actionable agenda to make life more affordable for New Jerseyans on day one in Congress, with a keen eye on how to bring federal resources back to the district to empower working families, and on government accountability and efficiency while serving in Washington D.C.

You can read more about Michael and his priorities here.The Finance Director is a senior role that prioritizes a hands-on approach and values-driven donor outreach and engagement. You should feel comfortable working as a strategy partner and detail-oriented executor leading the candidate, consultants, and team at-large to set, track, and meet ambitious goals.Key Responsibility HighlightsCollaborate on and execute a comprehensive finance plan to meet competitive and ambitious fundraising goalsWork with other members of the team to set fundraising goals per week, month, and quarterAlign the finance plan to budget needsManage candidate call time, including list builds, staffing, and follow-upSchedule and staff donor meetings both in-district and out-of-districtPlan and execute the fundraising events program and calendarDraft and refine internal fundraising emails, call scripts, and donor communicationsLead on and expand new fundraising initiatives, including, but not limited to, leveraging and segmenting new networks to target key national donors and PACsManage finance consultants and additional finance staffBuild and maintain strategic donor lists and tracking systemsTrack and oversee all finance performance metrics and innovate for successTrack and commit daily check collection, deposit, and data entryCommunicate performance metrics to the campaign and consultant teamCoordinate with compliance vendors to ensure FEC-compliant fundraisingYou Could Be a Great Fit If:You've performed in a mid- to senior-level finance role during at least 2 campaigns and have been part of political campaigns for at least 3 cycles, or bring equivalent experience from high-stakes roles in politics, advocacy, or organizingYou have a strong working knowledge of NGPVAN, ActBlue, and other digital finance and project management toolsYou are excited to learn new technologies and love data managementYou feel comfortable working closely with a candidate and consultant teamYou understand of how relationships are a key component in fundraisingYou have a working knowledge of a New Jersey vs. national donor baseThe LogisticsReports to: Hilary Caldwell, Campaign ManagerSalary: $6,000-$7,500 per month, commensurate with experienceStart Date: ASAP 2026Term: Full-time through June 2026 (primary election), with the opportunity to continue through November 2026 (general election) if campaign advancesHours: Full-time, evening and weekend availability is required for in-person events and campaign activitiesLocation: In-person in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District, with the expectation of working on-site and having the ability to travel within the districtTo Apply: Please send resume and 3 references to with the subject line : Finance Director - {{Your Name}} Applications will be reviewed starting immediately on a rolling basis until February 9, 2026; apply as soon as possible for priority consideration.Michael Roth for Congress is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.

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