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Controller

CMR Recruiting

Lakewood, NJ 08701 • 10/23/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Controller

Compensation: $180,000 - $250,000 Annual Salary

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, and PTO.

Are you a finance leader who wants to build something from the ground up? A well-backed healthcare back-office and management company is looking for a Controller to stand up and lead its finance function supporting a large multi-facility nursing home portfolio. We are offering COMPETITIVE PAY with real room to grow on a CFO track.

This is a full time role based in New Jersey, hybrid considered. You will be the first finance hire, hands-on across accounting, AP and AR, while building and training the team. The Controller functions as the bridge to a CFO role and will grow with the company.

Qualifications:

  • Prior Controller or senior accounting leadership experience, healthcare or multi-entity preferred
  • Strong technical accounting, AP/AR and financial reporting background
  • Able to build a team and process from the ground up
  • Able to work hybrid in New Jersey

Responsibilities:

  • Stand up and own the finance and accounting function
  • Hire, build and train the finance team
  • Manage AP, AR, the close, reporting and controls
  • Partner with ownership and grow toward the CFO role

If you're a hands-on finance leader excited to build, we want YOU to apply!