The Port – Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer (Cincinnati)

The Port – Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer

Raftelis – Cincinnati, OH, United States

Position Title: The Port – Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer

About Raftelis

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 member of the executive leadership team. 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 plays a critical role in strategic planning and execution, providing timely financial insights 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, serving as the manager of the investment committee, and identifying opportunities for revenue diversification. The EVP/CFO will also pursue grants in partnership with internal grant-writing teams. Understanding bonding, non-tax revenue streams, and leveraging borrowing potential will be essential skills for this role.