VP, Finance & Administration — Strategic Leader

Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute (NGNRI) in Detroit seeks a senior executive to lead Finance and Administration, overseeing finance, procurement, HR and facilities, reporting to the COO to ensure compliant, efficient operations in support of its research mission.

Build and mentor high-performing teams, establish budgeting controls, and drive strategic resource allocation in a mission-driven nonprofit environment committed to advancing biomedical research.

Qualifications

• Senior-level financial leadership in nonprofit or research settings
• Experience building and managing administrative functions
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, procurement, HR, and facilities
• Build and lead administrative management teams
• Set budgeting controls and ensure regulatory compliance
• Partner with COO and research leadership to enable operations

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial controls

Nonprofit management

People leadership

Education

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Job description

The Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute (NGNRI) in Detroit seeks a senior executive to lead Finance and Administration, overseeing finance, procurement, HR and facilities, reporting to the COO to ensure compliant, efficient operations in support of its research mission.

Build and mentor high-performing teams, establish budgeting controls, and drive strategic resource allocation in a mission-driven nonprofit environment committed to advancing biomedical research.