Associate Director of Compliance

Overview

WHO WE ARE

Act Blue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology that fuels Democratic victories and enables progressive causes to thrive.

Our vision is simple: building change through the power of people. Since our founding, we’ve been building innovative solutions to revolutionize grassroots fundraising – if you’ve donated to a Democratic campaign or a progressive organization online, you’ve probably used our platform! We believe in putting power in the hands of small-dollar donors by helping thousands of groups — from local candidates to national movements — mobilize their communities and create a lasting impact.

Every member of our team is deeply committed to advancing our shared mission and core values. Together, we are shaping the future of democracy.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Assistant Director of Compliance assists the Principal, Legal Counsel in ensuring Act Blue's corporate entities remain compliant with campaign finance regulations, corporate/entity registrations and non-profit tax obligations.

This role has primary responsibility for timely and accurate campaign finance reporting to the FEC as well as regulators in nearly two dozen states, with working knowledge of requirements in all other states. Working with the Principal Legal Counsel and Compliance Associate, this position maintains the infrastructure for gathering, reviewing, and assembling data for these reports as well as federal campaign finance and non-profit tax filings.

They manage the project calendar, internal tracking tools, and direct the Compliance Associate's report preparation.

The Assistant Director ensures Act Blue's website and tools accept contributions in accordance with campaign finance regulations. As Act Blue expands into new areas, this role researches and designs compliance systems for new activities, approves operations in new jurisdictions, integrates new campaign types, and provides expertise and support on internal product initiatives and new tools. They also serve as the primary staff resource on campaign finance matters.

This position manages relations with regulatory agencies, serving as the first point of contact for issues or questions from state regulators. They develop solutions to compliance questions and maintain positive regulator relationships. The Assistant Director leads preparation of periodic IRS reports for Act Blue entities, coordinating with Finance and outside vendors as needed. The role also assists Finance with annual tax return preparation to ensure full compliance with non-profit tax regulations.

The role occasionally includes special projects supporting the Legal & Compliance team.

• Understand and manage full compliance with state campaign finance registration and reporting requirements applicable to all Act Blue entities
• Understand and manage full compliance with federal campaign finance registration and reporting requirements applicable to all Act Blue entities, with support of Principal, Legal Counsel.
• Directly supervise the Compliance Associate and any future compliance team members who perform reporting tasks and other related work. Provide professional development and learning opportunities for direct reports.
• Maintain the infrastructure for gathering, reviewing, and assembling data for all compliance reports. Manage project calendars and internal tracking tools to ensure timely and accurate report preparation.
• Maintain an understanding of and responsibility for compliance with campaign finance rules as it relates to the structure and inclusion of entities receiving money through the platform.
• Research and design compliance systems for new areas of Act Blue activity, approve activities in new election jurisdictions, and integrate new types of campaigns into the compliance system.
• Provide compliance expertise and support for internal product initiatives and new tools
• Act as a trusted and reliable source of information for other senior leaders in the organization as it relates to campaign finance rules and their impact on Act Blue’s operations.
• Lead preparation of periodic IRS reports for Act Blue entities and assist Finance…