Financial Manager, Development

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on affordable housing in Hamilton County? The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is seeking a highly motivated and mission-driven Financial Manager of Development to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will lead financial strategies and oversight for our construction and development projects, playing a key part in shaping sustainable, thriving communities across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial oversight for development-phase and construction projects
• Develop long-term financial strategies and structure complex financing models
• Collaborate across departments to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in financial planning and reporting
• Guide Development Analysts through the underwriting and funding process
• Negotiate terms with lenders, investors, and development partners
• Review and analyze financial statements, forecasts, and operating proformas
• Monitor and ensure compliance with reserve accounts, capital expenditures, and lender requirements
• Maintain strong professional relationships with external auditors, attorneys, and financial partners
• Drive innovation and efficiency in financial operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of senior-level experience in finance, banking, or accounting regulated by GAAP and IRS standards
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, underwriting, and development finance

Preferred: 

• Master’s degree, CPA, or CFA certification.
• Experience with HUD financial reporting standards.
• Certification such as the National Development Council’s Rental Housing Development Finance Professional (RHDFP).
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced), Word, PowerPoint, and accounting platforms (e.g., Yardi, Oracle, SAP).