Controller

Non-profit Healthcare Organization / FQHC

Marlton, NJ

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Pathway to Future Chief Financial Officer Role

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David Haasch | Managing Director

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Mission-Driven Organization

    Our client has served communities across South Jersey for nearly five decades with the enduring belief that quality healthcare is a right, not a privilege. As such, they don't turn anyone away for lack of ability to pay

  • Financially Stable Organization - 5 Decades of Service

    The organization is in a strong financial position with eight service delivery sites across Atlantic, Burlington, and Salem Counties, supported by a dedicated workforce of nearly 250 employees serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Structured as a Federally Qualified Health Center, the organization has access to special grant funding through HRSA

  • Visible Position

    Report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Serve as a key financial voice in executive leadership discussions, contributing to high-level strategic and operational decisions

  • Leadership

    Serve as the primary on-site finance leader, owning day-to-day accounting operations while leading a team that includes - Revenue Cycle Director, Fiscal Director, Accounting Manager and 2 AP Staff

  • Build & Strengthen the Finance Function

    Assess current team structure and processes, implementing improvements that elevate performance, accountability, and financial discipline

  • Pathway to CFO Role

    Step into a role with expansion potential, where strong performance can lead to a future Chief Financial Officer role

  • Strategic Collaboration with CFO Advisory Partner

    Collaborate with an experienced CFO advisory firm, gaining exposure to high-level strategy while maintaining operational ownership internally

  • Systems Implementation & Optimization

    Drive execution of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and inventory system implementation, ensuring adoption, reporting clarity, and system optimization

  • Process Improvement & Financial Transparency

    Influence process improvement across the organization, refining chart of accounts, reporting structure, and financial transparency

  • Proactive Revenue Leadership

    Move finance beyond historical reporting by driving forward-looking cash flow visibility, revenue forecasting, and operational oversight

  • Shift Finance from Reactive to Predictive

    Drive proactive revenue oversight and cash management, positioning finance as a strategic engine rather than a historical reporting function

The Role You'll Play

The Controller serves as the organization’s primary on-site finance leader and reports to the Chief Executive Officer while working in close collaboration with the external CFO advisory firm. This role is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day financial management, accounting operations, and financial reporting activities across the enterprise.

The Controller leads core finance functions including general ledger oversight, month-end and year-end close, accounts payable, payroll coordination, cash management, budgeting, financial analysis, audit coordination, grant accounting, and contract-related financial oversight. The role is also responsible for maintaining and strengthening internal control policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

In addition to technical accounting leadership, the Controller partners closely with the Revenue Cycle function to ensure revenue performance is actively managed—not simply reported. This includes strengthening cash flow visibility, supporting forward-looking forecasting, evaluating revenue processes, and improving financial accountability across departments.

The Controller serves as the primary liaison between internal finance operations and the external CFO advisory firm, translating strategic financial guidance into operational execution and ensuring timely, accurate reporting and alignment.

Background Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

  • Healthcare experience is required

  • CPA is valued (active license a plus)

  • 5-10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience

  • Proven experience managing an accounting team and overseeing financial systems

  • Demonstrated ownership of the full budget cycle (development, tracking, variance analysis)

  • Strong background in general ledger oversight and month-end/year-end close

  • Experience with financial modeling, reconciliations, and reporting

  • Deep knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles, including strong balance sheet oversight

  • Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with ERP systems and payroll platforms

  • Experience coordinating audits, managing financial reporting, and overseeing grant accounting

  • Hands-on leadership style; capable of operating in a fast-paced, regulated environment

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities

  • Effective communicator with the ability to partner across departments

  • Demonstrated leadership in project management, process improvement, and team development

  • High integrity, accountability, and ethical standards

About the Area

Marlton, NJ

Living in Marlton, NJ

Marlton, located within Evesham Township in Burlington County, offers an appealing blend of suburban comfort, everyday convenience, and easy access to major metropolitan areas. Known for its strong community feel and well-developed amenities, Marlton has become a popular choice for professionals and families seeking balance between work and lifestyle.

  • Suburban quality of life with metro access

  • Strong schools and family-friendly neighborhoods

  • Abundant shopping and dining

  • Easy regional commuting

  • A community-oriented environment with modern conveniences

Prime Location & Accessibility

One of Marlton’s biggest advantages is its strategic location. Residents enjoy:

  • Approximately 25 minutes to Center City Philadelphia

  • About 75 minutes to the Jersey Shore

  • Roughly 90 minutes to Manhattan (traffic dependent)

  • Easy access to Routes 70 and 73, I-295, and the New Jersey Turnpike

Vibrant Community & Housing Options

Marlton offers a wide range of housing, from starter homes and townhomes to larger single-family properties in established neighborhoods. Communities such as Kings Grant and Marlton Lakes provide scenic, amenity-rich living with lakes, walking trails, and community events. The area continues to be recognized as a strong and active real estate market in South Jersey.

Strong Schools

Students typically attend the Evesham Township School District (K–8) and move on to Cherokee High School in the Lenape Regional High School District—both known for solid academics, competitive athletics, and diverse extracurricular offerings.

Shopping, Dining & Everyday Convenience

Marlton is exceptionally convenient for daily living. Highlights include:

  • The Promenade at Sagemore for upscale shopping and dining

  • Major grocers including Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and Rastelli Market Fresh

  • A wide mix of casual and local dining options along Route 70

  • Fitness centers, coffee shops, and everyday retail all close to home

Recreation & Lifestyle

For outdoor and active lifestyles, Marlton features:

  • Marlton Field House and Memorial Sports Complex

  • Nearby parks, trails, and golf courses

  • Community events and neighborhood activities throughout the year

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