Vice President of Finance

VP, Finance

Department: Finance

Salary: $130K - $180K

Location: Melville, NY

Job Function: Finance

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Director

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 driven and detail-oriented VP, Finance to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to the CFO, you will take hands-on ownership of core finance operations — financial reporting, FP&A, cash management, and cross-functional collaboration — while helping build the systems and processes that support our continued growth.

What You'll Do:

• Prepareaccurateandtimelyfinancial reports, including monthly close packages and variance analysis
• Support financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, modeling, and performance management
• Assistwith cash management, liquidity tracking, and short- and long-range forecasting
• Support banking compliance, commercial banking relationships, and lending documentation
• Manage third-party billing workflows and on-statement billing processes
• Oversee residual payment processing and reconciliation
• Coordinate with external auditors to support preparation and delivery of audited financial statements
• Partner with tax advisors to support proactive tax planning and compliance
• Support evaluation and annual renewal of company insurance programs
• Assist with ADP PEO relationship management, including plan renewals and cost analysis
• Collaborate with the Head of HR on compensation planning, benefits strategy, and workforce cost management
• Review bi-weekly payroll in partnership with the senior accounting team, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Contribute to the development and mentorship of the broader finance team

Qualifications:

• 7 years of progressive finance or accounting experience
• Experience in payments, fintech, or merchant services strongly preferred; familiarity with interchange, residuals, and payment processing economics is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related fieldrequired;Master'sdegree preferred
• CPA, CFA, or CMA preferred
• Prior Director of Finance, Controller, or Senior Finance Manager experiencerequired
• Track recordof cross-functional collaboration and contributing to high-performing finance teams
• Solid 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
• Experience with cloud software such as Salesforce, Ramp, andClickUp
• Exposure to SOC 1 internal controls and financial audit frameworks
• Excellent communication skills — comfortable presenting to senior leadership and external partners

Who You Are:

• High integrity and ethical standards
• Strong communicator and collaborative team player
• Analytical thinker who connects financial data to business outcomes
• Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
• Calm under pressure, decisive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Eager to grow into greater responsibility within the finance function

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Strong opportunity for growth
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental
• 401k with 100% vested matching
• Paid time off