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