Accounting Director

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Finance and Accounting

The Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3

CDC) is a 501(c)(3), tax‑exempt, private, non‑profit corporation. The organization’s mission and strategic focus is to strengthen the core assets of downtown by revitalizing and connecting the Central Business District and Over‑the‑Rhine (OTR). 3

CDC works in close collaboration with the Cincinnati corporate community and City of Cincinnati to carry out its mission. With an annual operating budget of $31 million, the organization has a team of approximately 140 full‑time staff and 180 part‑time staff engaged in real estate development, real estate management, civic space management and programming, and business district management.

• Real Estate Development - To date, 3
  
  CDC has played a direct role in over $2.0 billion in development projects in downtown Cincinnati and the adjacent neighborhood of Over‑the‑Rhine. In completing over 100 development projects, 3
  
  CDC has reimagined key civic spaces, added market‑rate and affordable housing to the urban core and created density through mixed‑use residential and office projects that support local small businesses.
• Real Estate Management - 3
  
  CDC leases and manages nearly 700,000 square feet of commercial space, almost 200 mixed‑income apartment units, and over 5,900 parking spaces with annual operating revenues exceeding $51 million.
• Civic Space Management and Programming - 3
  
  CDC manages and programs seven civic spaces – Fountain Square, Elm Street Plaza, Court Street Plaza, Washington Park, Ziegler Park, Memorial Hall, and Imagination Alley. 3
  
  CDC hosts nearly 1,600 free family‑friendly events each year at these spaces.
• Business District Management – The organization manages two special improvement districts – the Downtown Cincinnati Improvement District and Over‑the‑Rhine South Special Improvement District – providing clean and safe services, homeless outreach, beatification efforts and marketing support to both districts.

The Accounting Director reports directly to the CFO and leads a team of five accounting professionals responsible for the financial management, reporting, and budget execution of key operational areas of 3

CDC, including corporate operations, civic space management and programming, and business district management. The role ensures accurate and timely accounting, strong internal controls, and clear, useful financial reporting that supports effective operational performance across the organization.

Beyond day‑to‑day accounting oversight, the Accounting Director is expected to think strategically about how the function operates. This includes improving processes, strengthening internal discipline, and using financial results to identify trends, explain variances, and support stronger decision‑making. The position requires a hands‑on leader who can balance technical expertise, systems stewardship, analysis, process improvement, and people leadership in a complex, fast‑moving environment.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five, setting clear expectations for accuracy, timeliness, and accountability.
• Provide structured review, coaching, and support to build staff capability and independence.
• Collaborate closely with the other Accounting Director to maintain consistent processes, documentation standards, workload balance, and quality expectations across the accounting function.
• Ensure staff understand how their work supports organizational goals and contributes to overall performance.
• Develop and maintain a structured onboarding and cross‑training program to ensure team resilience and continuity.
• Foster an environment where issues are identified early, discussed openly, and resolved constructively.

• Lead the annual budgeting process for assigned departments, translating operational plans into clear, realistic financial expectations.
• Serve as a strategic finance partner to operational leaders and staff by building strong working relationships, ensuring open communication, and…