Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

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, andClickUp
• 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