The Port – Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer

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With a mission to transform “unproductive real estate in neighborhoods and industrial areas into opportunities for employment and housing,” The Port is an economic and community development agency driving change throughout Cincinnati. The organization seeks its next Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer (EVP/CFO) to join a high-performing team dedicated to creating lasting impact in communities – from revitalizing residential neighborhoods to energizing commercial business districts.

Position Summary

This position serves as Executive Vice President of Finance. It is a strategic and operational leader who works in close partnership with the CEO and is a key executive leadership team member. This individual is responsible for attracting capital, leveraging the balance sheet and borrowing capacity, and ensuring strong financial policies, procedures, and reporting systems are in place. The EVP/CFO is critical in strategic planning and execution and provides timely financial business intelligence and analytical support to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.

A key responsibility for the EVP/CFO will be leading the development of two “Impact Funds,” each totaling approximately $100 million, to support The Port’s ambitious real estate initiatives. This includes identifying and soliciting investors and serving as the manager of the investment committee. The EVP/CFO will also identify opportunities for revenue diversification and pursue grants in partnership with internal grant-writing teams. Understanding bonding, non-tax revenue streams, and how best to leverage borrowing potential will be essential.

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