Job Description

Position Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a new ReBUILD Metro role that will report to the President and support ReBUILDs mission-based investors and our real estate development team to secure and structure capital for redevelopment and reinvestment effectively. The CFO will oversee all aspects of financial management, forecasting, asset management, and capital deployment for a mission-focused organization that blends philanthropy, government funding, and private investment. They will work closely with and lead a highly functioning and dedicated finance, accounting, and asset management team that consists today of 5 employees, including a Director of Finance and Accounting, with the potential to grow through additional positions or contracted vendor support.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Financial Management

• Partner with the President and Board to shape long-term financial strategy in alignment with ReBUILD Metros mission.
• Partner with the Director of Real Estate and Director of Fundraising to design and implement multi-year financial plans that integrate real estate project finance, organizational operations, and long-term neighborhood investment.
• Oversee all accounting, operating and capital budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, forecasting, risk management and audit functions.
• Partner across the organization to establish, capitalize, and implement recapitalization of legacy real estate assets.
• Partner with ReBUILD Metros depository to manage cash, investments, debt, and associated risks.
• Partner with the Director of Property Management to plan and evaluate expansion and growth opportunities.
• Participate in Board and committee meetings related to strategic planning and development, financial performance, audit, investment strategy, and organizational risk management, including presenting information and leading discussion.
• Establish performance metrics and analytic tools that help the organization make informed, mission-aligned decisions and that promote accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across all departments.

Capital Structure & Mission Investment

• In partnership with the President, lead the strategy and communication for ReBUILD Metros mission-based investors.
• Manage investor relations, ensuring transparency, compliance, and timely reporting to individual and institutional investors.
• Work with mission-based investors to design flexible, innovative capital structures suited to complex urban redevelopment.
• Implement tools to provide investors regular updates on investment status, interest payments, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with the Director of Real Estate Development to underwrite projects and assess deal feasibility.
• In Partnership with the Director of Real Estate Development, craft a strategic approach to the use of tax credits in ReBUILD Metros redevelopment work.
• Oversee project cash flow modeling, risk analysis, and capital stack assembly.
• Ensure project financing aligns with both financial sustainability and community impact goals.

Collaboration & Organizational Development

• Serve as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, Director of Real Estate Development, and Director of Property Management to ensure financial integration across departments.
• Develop and mentor finance staff; strengthen internal systems for scalability. Contract for additional third-party financial management expertise and services as needed to strengthen the finance and administrative functions.
• Contribute to strategic planning, policy development, and cross-departmental initiatives.
• Play a key leadership role in aligning ReBUILD Metros capital strategy with Baltimores long-term vacant property reinvestment initiative the city- and state-led effort to transform thousands of vacant homes and blocks.
• Ensure ReBUILD Metro remains at the forefront of community-led and sustainable redevelopment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in finance and real estate development, and some knowledge of or experience in impact investing.
• Deep understanding of complex capital stacks, including debt, equity, subsidy, and mission investment instruments.
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting, Form 990, fund accounting, cost allocation, and restricted funds compliance.
• Demonstrated success in managing organizational and project-level financial strategy.
• Strong understanding of government financing programs and tax credits (LIHTC, NMTC, Historic, etc.).
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups; demonstrated ability to translate financial data into analysis and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Knowledge of financial management software, reporting and analytic tools, and technology innovations.
• Experience in community development, affordable housing, or nonprofit finance preferred.
• Bachelors degree required; MBA or related professional degree strongly preferred but not required.

Personal Qualities

• Mission-driven with a commitment to equitable neighborhood revitalization.
• Innovative and pragmatic able to design creative financial structures within real-world constraints.
• Collaborative, transparent, and grounded in integrity.
• A high level of emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively engage and influence key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Proven ability to structure, lead, and inspire high-performing teams.
• The ability to anticipate future trends and consequences accurately and to create flexible strategies and plans.
• Comfortable working at both strategic and hands-on levels.

Recruitment Process

Resume reviews begin immediately. For consideration, please send resume including salary requirements and cover letter to recruitment@rebuildmetro.com no later than January 16, 2026. Earlier applications are encouraged due to the pace of the search.

Benefits

ReBUILD Metro offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off (PTO), and employer match 401(k) plan.

Salary Range

Salary range is $185,000-$225,000 commensurate with experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ReBUILD Metro is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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