The Port is Hiring: Manager of Public Finance & Compliance
Bring your public finance expertise to an organization where financial tools drive economic and community impact. As the Manager of Public Finance & Compliance at The Port, you will support a nationally recognized public finance practice, oversee compliance activities, and help structure development finance transactions that strengthen Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Applicants may send a resume and cover letter to Chelsea Boyer at cboyer@cincinnatiport.org.
Job Summary
The Port of Greater Cincinnati is seeking a Manager of Public Finance & Compliance to join a high-performing team of professionals dedicated to managing its public finance practice. As a member of the Public Finance Team, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to drive economic and community development efforts in the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Current tools of the Public Finance practice include TIF and special assessment bonds, a regional bond fund, conduit bond issuance, lease transactions, New Markets Tax Credits, commercial PACE financing, and a down payment assistance program supporting residential home purchases.
The Manager of Public Finance & Compliance assists in the oversight and coordination of key processes over the financing term of an extensive portfolio of Public Finance transactions. The successful candidate has demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, aptitude for capital markets products, ability to prioritize and maintain an orderly workflow, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Outstanding project management skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners are essential to overall success and effectiveness in this position.
What You'll Do
1. Public Finance Program Development & Transaction Support
- Contribute to development and management of public finance programs (TIF, special assessment bonds, regional bond fund, lease transactions, PACE, conduit debt, NMTC).
- Support VP of Public Finance in structuring and executing transactions.
Identify, research, and recommend innovative finance opportunities; support modeling and pro formas.
2. Compliance Administration & Financial Oversight
- Oversee all public finance compliance activities.
- Review monthly trust activity; monitor accounts and prepare summaries.
- Maintain compliance calendar and distribute updates.
- Prepare debt covenant ratios, identify potential issues.
- Prepare requests for disbursement of trust-restricted funds.
- Collaborate with Accounting on budgets tied to bond/note activity.
- Oversee third-party consultants supporting debt instruments.
- Assist with organization-wide compliance.
3. Project Administration & Internal Coordination
- Support administrative management of financed projects.
- Review construction draw requests.
- Coordinate with Accounting to ensure invoices are issued and tracked.
- Assist CFO, auditors, and other leaders.
4. Program Management for Communities First Ohio
- Administer statewide down payment assistance program.
- Set daily interest rates; verify reservations.
- Verify pooling activity, reconcile sale proceeds.
- Support lender expansion statewide.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & External Representation
- Support marketing of public finance capabilities.
- Present or report at Board meetings.
- Travel/present at events on behalf of the organization.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience with a public or private organization in finance and compliance.
- Preferred experience with bond and note indenture compliance, incentive and economic development financing, grant management, and real estate development.
- Advanced-level knowledge of public finance tools and capital markets.
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced problem solving, data-analysis, and critical thinking with the ability to make sound, timely decisions.
- Expertise in debt compliance, trust indenture requirements, and financial analysis.
- Proficiency in Financial Modeling and Risk Evaluation.
- Proven initiative in enhancing processes, implementing improved internal controls, and supporting organizational efficiency.
- Strong communication skills and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Why Work at The Port?
We’re a mission-driven team working to advance the public good in Hamilton County. At The Port, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization that values innovation, integrity, and impact. Apply today and help us bring new life to the places that need it most.
The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority (The Port) is a public agency that partners with the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, along with economic development organizations, municipalities, and foundations to ensure every acre of local real estate is developed into productive use. Specifically, The Port works to redevelop manufacturing and residential real estate to build the foundation of job creation and livable, revitalized communities so Greater Cincinnati residents can experience economic prosperity.
The Port has been stimulating economic growth in Southwestern Ohio for more than two decades. Through its work, it strengthens Hamilton County and Cincinnati communities, home by home and block by block to increase access to homeownership. It surrounds neighborhoods with revitalized business districts and makes forgotten industrial sites attractive to manufacturers with high-paying jobs. This helps provide jobs families can live on and homes they can afford in cleaner, greener, safer neighborhoods and business districts. The Port makes real estate work – for everyone.
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Not all functions listed may be performed and other duties may be assigned to meet business needs as determined by the Organization.
The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants may send a resume and cover letter to Chelsea Boyer at cboyer@cincinnatiport.org.