April 15, 2026
Tascione to Succeed William Klutkowski, CPA, Upon His Retirement from Valley
Valley Health System is pleased to welcome Christopher Tascione, CPA, as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Valley Health System.
In his new role, Tascione will oversee all aspects of the System’s finances, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, budgeting, revenue cycle, internal audit, and accounts payable. He will also serve as the System’s Chief Financial Advisor to the Executive Staff and Valley Health System’s Board of Trustees, providing guidance on financial strategy and operations.
“I am honored to join Valley Health System as CFO, an organization deeply committed to its patients and community, supported by financial strength and a promising future,” said Tascione.
“We are excited to welcome Chris to the Valley team,” said Robert Brenner, MD, MMM, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Valley Health System. “Under his leadership, we look forward to continuing the System’s strong tradition of financial stewardship and strategic growth.”
About Christopher Tascione, CPA
Prior to joining Valley, Tascione served as Chief Revenue Officer and Vice President of Finance at AtlantiCare, a $1.5 billion clinically integrated health system in southern New Jersey. In this role, he oversaw the finance organization, including controllership, financial planning and analysis, treasury, and revenue cycle operations.
During his more than decade-long tenure at AtlantiCare, he also held roles as Vice President of Finance, Assistant Vice President and Corporate Controller, and Corporate Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting. He led several major initiatives, including a $217 million bond refinancing and efforts to secure and maintain AtlantiCare’s AA- credit rating with Fitch and S&P.
Earlier in his career, Tascione held finance leadership positions at JEVS Human Services and Cooper University Health Care, where he managed accounting operations and financial reporting for healthcare entities.
Tascione holds a Master of Business Administration from Rowan University in New Jersey and a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Villanova University in Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Fellow of both the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA). Tascione is also actively engaged in community and professional organizations, serving on boards and councils that advance healthcare and community well-being.
Retirement of William Klutkowski, CPA
This announcement was made jointly with the retirement of William Klutkowski, CPA, Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Valley Health System.
During Klutkowski’s nearly 31-year tenure with Valley, he contributed to virtually all operational and strategic aspects of the System’s finances, including billing, budgeting, capital planning, and real estate strategy. Throughout these years, Valley grew into one of the most financially successful healthcare systems in the state, closing 2025 with a $1.6 billion revenue budget and more than $2 billion in net worth.
Klutkowski also played a key role in the successful issuance and rapid placement of more than $350 million in bonds through the New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, enabling Valley to finance the construction of The Valley Hospital in Paramus, New Jersey.
He has led the System’s Board of Trustees Finance Committee and overseen the day-to-day financial management and investment strategy of one of the busiest hospitals in New Jersey. He is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. He holds a master’s degree in healthcare management from Saint Elizabeth University in New Jersey, where he graduated cum laude.
A mentor to many, Klutkowski has long emphasized that his highest priorities are serving Valley’s patients, supporting the community and leadership team, and providing guidance and support to his staff.
“We wish Bill all the best as he embarks on this next chapter,” said Dr. Brenner. “On behalf of Valley, I thank Bill for his outstanding leadership and steadfast dedication to our patients and their families, our trustees, physicians, staff, and the entire community.”