Controller for Mission-Driven Healthcare (Path to CFO)

Centermark Placements (Executive Recruiting Firm); New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Centermark Placements is assisting a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center in New Jersey to recruit a senior financial leader. The role reports to the CEO and will own daily accounting operations while guiding a finance team across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will drive strategic financial planning, grant management, and compliance with GAAP, while partnering with a CFO advisory firm to deliver forward-looking revenue visibility and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance in healthcare organizations.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Leadership of multi-site finance teams.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely and accurate preparation of internal and external financial reports (statements, income statements, cash flow).
• Leads and mentors the fiscal team (AP, AR, payroll, purchasing, GL).
• Coordinates grant budgets and forecasts for all sites and departments.
• Coordinates federal, state, and other grant applications with senior team.
• Develops/enforces policies to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with GAAP and grant requirements.
• Oversees regulatory reporting, including Medicare/Medicaid and 340B, and tax filings.
• Maintains general ledger for subsidiary accounts and oversees cash flow.
• Oversees revenue cycle activities, including billing, coding accuracy, and collections.
• Ensures Medicaid wraparound reports are accurate and timely.
• Ensures FQHC reports are completed on time.
• Coordinates audits with external auditors.

Job description

Centermark Placements is assisting a mission-driven Federally Qualified Health Center in New Jersey to recruit a senior financial leader. The role reports to the CEO and will own daily accounting operations while guiding a finance team across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will drive strategic financial planning, grant management, and compliance with GAAP, while partnering with a CFO advisory firm to deliver forward-looking revenue visibility and strong internal controls.