René J. Cheatham
Seasoned Chief Financial Officer | Co-Founder of poti9n | Value-Driven Finance Professional | Community Advocate | Spirits Business Entrepreneur
- Role
- Fractional CFO Strategic Financial Consultant at The Cedric Group
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About René J. Cheatham
Value driven finance professional, detail oriented, strong organizational skills…
Experience
Fractional CFO Strategic Financial Consultant
Apr 2024 — Present
At The Cedric Group, we believe strategy and finance should be mission-aligned, equity-centered, and designed for long-term impact. Mission-Aligned Finances: We help cities, counties, nonprofits, and enterprises strengthen their fiscal position through income tax forecasting, long-range budgeting, revenue modeling, and capital planning. Whether you’re a local government navigating limited resources or a growing nonprofit seeking sustainability, we create frameworks that ensure growth is financially grounded.Strategic Planning Power: From multi-year strategic plans to governance frameworks and implementation roadmaps, we specialize in designing strategies that don’t sit on a shelf—they guide real change. Our expertise spans grant compliance, investment strategies, and financial oversight that aligns with organizational mission and community priorities.Equity-First Consulting: We partner with civic institutions, CDFIs, foundations, and startups to unlock inclusive growth. Every engagement prioritizes equity—ensuring that historically marginalized communities are part of the process and benefit from the outcomes.As CFO & Strategic Finance Consultant, we’ve expanded our capacity to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions. His background as CFO for multi-million-dollar organizations and advisor to governments adds fiscal rigor to every project we take on.Let\'s Partner: The Cedric Group is ready to collaborate with individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and public agencies. Whether you need a strategic partner to facilitate planning, align financial systems, or design community and economic development strategies—we’re here to help.This is the work that excites us: building strategies that work, finances that empower, and communities that thrive. Let’s connect and explore how we can move your vision forward together.
Education
Norwich University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
2012 — 2014
Norwich University
BS
2003 — 2007
University of Cincinnati
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2010 — 2012
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