Chief Financial Officer

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation is seeking a collaborative Chief Financial Officer to guide the organization’s financial strategy, investment oversight, and risk management. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CFO will lead finance staff, partner with the Controller, and support board committees to ensure long-term sustainability and strong endowment growth.

This is a mission-driven leadership role in Washtenaw County, offering the chance to advance community impact through prudent

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance, accounting, and investment activities in a nonprofit setting.
• Demonstrated ability to align financial strategy with mission and community impact.
• Strong governance, communication, and collaborative leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of financial operations, investments, and risk management.
• Lead finance staff and collaborate with the Controller to manage day-to-day activities.
• Partner with the CEO and board committees to ensure enduring financial strength.

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

Ann Arbor, Michigan

THE SEARCH

The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) seeks a collaborative, mission-aligned, and impact-oriented leader to serve as its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The AAACF is a nonprofit grantmaking foundation that administers individual charitable funds to help individuals, families, groups, and organizations accomplish their philanthropic goals to meet existing and emerging needs for communities throughout Washtenaw County.

Founded in 1963 as a permanent source of stable community capital, AAACF is in the top ten community foundations in Michigan (of approximately 65). At present, AAACF administers over 600 charitable funds - most of which are permanently endowed - and net assets of over $400 million. In 2025, AAACF distributed over $9 million in grants. The Community Foundation is staffed by 17 employees who work to fulfill the organization’s mission of enriching the quality of life in the region through knowledgeable leadership, engaged grantmaking, and creative partnerships with donors to make philanthropic investments and build a strong endowment.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO is responsible for the strategic oversight of AAACF's financial operations, investment administration, risk management, and overall financial stewardship. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, Rev. Dr. Shannon Polk Esq., the CFO provides leadership for the finance and accounting functions, serves as a key advisor and collaborator to the leadership team, sits on and advises board and other organizational committees, and ensures the long-term financial strength of the organization. Additionally, the CFO supervises finance staff and partners closely with the Controller to oversee all day-to-day finance and accounting activities. With an eye toward the future, the CFO will keep abreast of current and emerging trends in the sector, including improvements in financial procedures and the identification of new opportunities for fund and investment growth.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and mission-driven financial leader who combines strong business acumen with a commitment to community impact. They bring integrity, sound judgment, collaborative leadership, and a passion for using financial resources to advance organizational mission and long-term sustainability. This is an incredible opportunity to make a tangible contribution to bettering lives in Washtenaw County.

COMPENSATION

The anticipated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $180,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS

As frequently cited, statistics note that communities of color, women, and other marginalized groups apply to positions only if they completely meet qualifications, we encourage you to upend those statistics and apply to this position.

AAACF is an equal opportunity employer.