Luke C. van Fleet

About Luke C. van Fleet

Finance professional based in Northern Michigan with experience in public accounting and corporate finance. I currently work as a director of client finance at Charter Impact acting as an outsourced CFO supporting budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and audit coordination for mission-driven organizations. My background includes a mix of industries through public accounting, including government, nonprofit, tribal, casino, real estate, education, and manufacturing. Outside of work, I’m rooted in Northern Michigan and spend most of my free time on the lakes, outdoors, or doing anything that gets me outside year-round.

Experience

1. Director of Client Finance

   Charter Impact

   May 2026 — Present · Traverse City, MI, US

   Serve as outsourced CFO and strategic finance partner for mission-driven organizations and charter schools nationwide through Charter Impact• Lead financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, GAAP financial reporting, and compliance oversight for multiple client organizations• Oversee annual audits, Single Audits, grant compliance, and financial reporting while coordinating with auditors and governmental agencies• Partner with executive leadership teams to drive financial strategy, strengthen internal controls, and support long-term operational decision-making• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, payroll, AP, and operational teams within a remote-first national finance organization

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Alma College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Accounting

• Alma College

  German Studies - BA, Modern Langauge

  2014 — 2018