Compliance Analyst – Political Compliance

Job Description

Political Compliance Consultant | The Political Law Group LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The Political Law Group LLP, located in Sacramento, CA. The Political Law Group LLP is a California-based political law practice specializing in campaign finance, lobbying compliance, election law, and government ethics. This role is crucial for supporting sophisticated clients, including candidates, elected officials, and political committees, in navigating high-stakes regulatory and compliance matters. It sits at the intersection of compliance, finance, and client service, ensuring precision and professionalism in managing accounts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full Time
• Location: In-person, Sacramento, CA
• Pay: $60000–$80000 yearly
• Team: Collaborative team environment
• Mission: Ensure compliance with campaign finance, lobbying, and government ethics regulations for a sophisticated client base.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data organization), NetFile, ISPolitical, NGP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Campaign Finance Reporting: Prepare and review campaign finance reports, ensuring accuracy for California and federal regulations.
• Client Account Management: Oversee assigned client accounts, guaranteeing adherence to all reporting obligations and deadlines.
• Financial Activity Analysis: Track, reconcile, and analyze financial activities, including contributions and expenditures, for various entities.
• Compliance Schedule Management: Manage compliance calendars and reporting schedules for multiple client entities.
• Record Review: Review financial records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree required, with a preference for finance, accounting, economics, political science, or related fields. Entry-level candidates with relevant experience or demonstrated interest are welcome.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in compliance, accounting, finance, or government, or relevant transferable skills. Experience with financial tracking or bookkeeping principles is beneficial.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data organization); Strong comfort with financial data and reconciliation; Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy; Excellent organizational and time management skills; Professional written and verbal communication.
• Bonus: Familiarity with campaign finance reporting systems (NetFile, ISPolitical, NGP); Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve discrepancies; Keen interest in political law, elections, and regulatory compliance.