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:
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Prepareaccurateandtimelyfinancial reports, including monthly close packages and variance analysis
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Support financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, modeling, and performance management
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Assistwith cash management, liquidity tracking, and short- and long-range forecasting
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Support banking compliance, commercial banking relationships, and lending documentation
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Manage third-party billing workflows and on-statement billing processes
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Oversee residual payment processing and reconciliation
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Coordinate with external auditors to support preparation and delivery of audited financial statements
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Partner with tax advisors to support proactive tax planning and compliance
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Support evaluation and annual renewal of company insurance programs
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Assist with ADP PEO relationship management, including plan renewals and cost analysis
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Collaborate with the Head of HR on compensation planning, benefits strategy, and workforce cost management
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Review bi-weekly payroll in partnership with the senior accounting team, ensuring accuracy and compliance
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Contribute to the development and mentorship of the broader finance team
Qualifications:
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7+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
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Experience in payments, fintech, or merchant services strongly preferred; familiarity with interchange, residuals, and payment processing economics is a plus
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related fieldrequired;Master'sdegree preferred
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CPA, CFA, or CMA preferred
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Prior Director of Finance, Controller, or Senior Finance Manager experiencerequired
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Track recordof cross-functional collaboration and contributing to high-performing finance teams
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Solid 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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Experience with cloud software such as Salesforce, Ramp, andClickUp
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Exposure to SOC 1 internal controls and financial audit frameworks
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Excellent communication skills — comfortable presenting to senior leadership and external partners
Who You Are:
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High integrity and ethical standards
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Strong communicator and collaborative team player
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Analytical thinker who connects financial data to business outcomes
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Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
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Calm under pressure, decisive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
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Eager to grow into greater responsibility within the finance function
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, and dental
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401k with 100% vested matching
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Paid time off
