Michelle Domas

About Michelle Domas

Finance executive with deep treasury and capital markets leadership across public, private‑equity‑backed, and nonprofit enterprises, ranging from growth‑stage through multi‑billion‑dollar organizations.Proven leader in capital structure design and the execution of complex financings across the credit spectrum, with a track record of optimizing liquidity, managing enterprise risk, and scaling finance organizations through rapid growth, M&A, and public‑company readiness.Trusted advisor to CEOs, executive leadership teams, Boards, Audit Committees, investors, lenders, and rating agencies. Recognized for translating complexity into decisive action, elevating financial discipline, and building high‑performing global teams.Known for a value‑driven, collaborative leadership style that builds trust, fosters engagement, and accelerates innovation in dynamic, high‑growth environments.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Lineage Foundation For Good

   Jan 2021 — Present · Novi, MI, US

   Founded by Lineage, the Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity that links Lineage’s global network and supply chain expertise to the Foundations strategic mission of reducing food waste and fighting food insecurity.• Provide strategic financial leadership, governance oversight, and fiduciary stewardship in support of the Foundation’s mission and long‑term impact. Apply enterprise‑scale financial, treasury, and risk management best practices within a nonprofit context to enhance effectiveness and stewardship.• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash and investment oversight, and compliance with nonprofit accounting and regulatory requirements. Oversee audit and tax compliance processes, including coordination with external auditors and advisors, ensuring timely and accurate filings.• Partner with the Foundation’s Board and leadership to support strategic planning, funding decisions, and capital deployment aligned with philanthropic objectives and sustainability. Translate complex financial matters into clear, actionable insights for Board members and nonprofit stakeholders to support informed decision‑making.• Establish and maintain strong financial controls, policies, and governance frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance as an independent public charity.• Lead annual budgeting and multi‑year financial planning processes to align resources with programmatic priorities and maximize mission impact.• Advise on grantmaking, program funding, and operating expenditures, balancing financial discipline with mission‑driven flexibility.

Education

• Central Michigan University

  BSBA, Accounting

  1986 — 1990