Department: Finance
Salary: $200K - $250K
Location: Melville, NY
Job Function: Finance
Employment Type: Full-time
Seniority Level: Executive
Echelon Payments is a high-growth payment processing company headquartered in Melville, NY, processing billions annually for merchants across the United States.
We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused CFO to join our executive team. This is a high-impact leadership role with full ownership of the finance function, from month-end close to long-range financial planning. You will report directly to the CEO and serve as a key advisor to the President, Executive team and Board of Directors.
What You'll Do
- Deliveraccurateandtimelyfinancial reporting
- Drive financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, modeling, and performance management
- Own cash management, liquidity planning, and short- and long-range forecasting
- Manage banking compliance, commercial banking relationships, and lending relationships
- Oversee third-party billing management and on-statement billing workflows
- Oversee residual payment processing and reconciliation
- Coordinate with external auditors to prepare and deliver audited financial statements
- Partner with tax advisors to develop and execute proactive tax strategies
- Lead the evaluation,selection, and annual renewal of company insurance programs
- Manage the ADP PEO relationship, including plan renewals, cost analysis, and benefits benchmarking
- Provide strategic financial counsel to the CEO,President, Executive team, andBoard ofDirectors
- Partner with the Head of HR on compensation planning, benefits strategy, and workforce cost management
- Review and approve bi-weekly payroll in partnership with the senior accounting team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, andtimelyprocessing
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
- Experience in payments, fintech, or merchant services is strongly preferred; familiarity with interchange, residuals, and payment processing economics is a significant plus
- Master’sdegree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related required
- CPA, CFA, or CMA strongly preferred
- Prior VP of Finance, Director of Finance, Controller, or CFO experiencerequired
- Proven experience in payments, fintech, or high-growth B2B environments preferred
- Track recordof leading finance teams and cross-functional collaboration
- Deep knowledge of corporate finance: budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-range planning
- Strongproficiencyinfinancial managementsoftware (QuickBooks or equivalent)
- Advanced Excel; familiarity with Power BI, or similar analytics tools a plus
- Experiencewithcloud softwaresuch asSalesforce,Ramp, and Click U p
- Hands-onexperience with SOC 1internal controls and financial audit framework
- Excellent communication skills — comfortable presenting to executives, board members, and banking partners
Who You Are
- High integrity and ethical standards
- Great communicator and team player
- Strategic thinker who can align finance with company goals
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
- Problem-solver who moves quickly and decisively
- Resilient, calm under pressure, and decisive
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment where the work is meaningful and the stakes are real
Job Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Strong opportunity for growth
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision,anddental
- 401k with 100% vested matching
- Paid time off
