Chief Financial Officer

SCOPE: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the Authority's senior financial executive responsible for enterprise-wide financial stewardship, strategy, reporting, and compliance for the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) and its instrumentalities. The CFO leads Finance & Accounting, Procurement/Purchasing, Inventory/Warehousing, Fleet, and Campus Facilities operations, overseeing an annual operating and program budget exceeding $130 million. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the CFO establishes robust financial controls, ensures fiscal integrity, optimizes cost efficiency, and provides strategic counsel to the Executive Team and Board of Commissioners. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Financial Strategy & Leadership · Serve as the organization's principal financial strategist--advise the CEO/COO and senior leaders on financial policy, capital allocation, long-range planning, and enterprise risk. · Translate strategic priorities into multi-year financial plans, KPIs, and dashboards; lead continuous improvement across finance operations and related shared services. Financial Planning, Reporting & Audit · Direct preparation of GASB-compliant financial statements and disclosures (e.g., Statement of Net Position; Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position; Statement of Cash Flows; notes). Ensure audit readiness and quality across GAAS/Single Audit (2 CFR 200 - Uniform Guidance) requirements. · Establish standardized monthly/quarterly reporting for CMHA programs and instrumentalities; deliver timely analyses to HUD, CMHA leadership, external stakeholders, and the Board of Commissioners. Budgeting & Performance Management · Lead development, consolidation, and monitoring of all Authority budgets; ensure disciplined variance analysis, spending controls, and accurate reporting of actuals against plan. · Drive agency-wide financial forecasting, scenario modeling, and mid-year re-forecast processes to support operational agility. Treasury, Cash Management & General Ledger · Oversee enterprise cash management, liquidity planning, treasury functions, banking relationships, and investment compliance. · Ensure accurate maintenance of the general ledger, account reconciliations, closing cycles, and consolidations across CMHA and related entities. Internal Controls, Policies & Compliance · Design, implement, and monitor an effective internal control framework (e.g., COSO), including segregation of duties, authorization protocols, and continuous control testing. · Author and maintain Finance SOPs and policies; enforce compliance with HUD, OHFA, federal/state/local regulations, funder requirements, and CMHA policy. Procurement & Purchasing Oversight · Provide executive oversight for Procurement/Purchasing; ensure competitive practices, contract compliance, and timely execution aligned to HUD/funder requirements and CMHA standards. · Present procurements/contracts to the Board of Commissioners as required, in collaboration with Executive leadership. Inventory, Warehousing, Fleet & Facilities · Lead strategy and performance of Inventory/Warehousing, Fleet operations, and Campus Facilities; maintain policy/SOP alignment, safety standards, asset lifecycle management, and cost efficiency. Systems, Data & Financial Technology · Ensure reliable financial systems (ERP, GL, AP/AR, procurement, inventory) and data governance; champion automation, analytics & financial AI initiatives and reporting tools for decision support. Real Estate Development Finance (as needed) · Partner with Development leaders to structure financing plans, pro formas, and capital stacks (e.g., LIHTC, HUD grants/programs, conventional/affordable loan products) to support CMHA projects. Cross-Functional & External Engagement · Collaborate with all departments to achieve annual and strategic goals; serve as a liaison to auditors, lenders, investors, HUD, and other stakeholders. · Prepare executive materials and present complex financial information in clear, accessible formats to stakeholders and the Board. People Leadership · Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing direct and indirect teams across Finance, Procurement, Inventory, Fleet, and Facilities; conduct timely performance evaluations and coach for results. Governance & Risk Management · Maintain financial policies, risk registers, and compliance attestations; ensure contractual obligations (including collective bargaining agreements, where applicable) are honored in financial operations. · Perform additional duties as assigned by the COO/CEO.