Head of Finance

Aeropay•Aeropay HQ,

2d•$250,000 - $275,000•Onsite

About The Position

Aeropay is a financial technology company modernizing money movement with pay by bank solutions. Headquartered in Chicago and backed by leading investors, Aeropay enables businesses to accept compliant, cashless payments through direct bank-to-bank (ACH) transfers, eliminating card fees and outdated payment rails. Powering online checkouts, in-store transactions and embedded payments, Aeropay’s flexible APIs and integrations are built on a secure and scalable infrastructure with compliance at the core. In industries where risk mitigation and user experience matter most, our platform gives our partners a faster, safer and more intuitive way to pay. Aeropay is redefining what it means to pay—and get paid—by bank. The Head of Finance will serve as a key strategic partner to Aeropay’s executive leadership team, responsible for leading the company’s financial planning, forecasting, reporting, treasury operations and overall financial strategy during its next phase of growth. This role will oversee the day-to-day workflows of the Finance department while helping to build the financial infrastructure, reporting frameworks and operational rigor required to support a rapidly scaling fintech organization. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with a hands-on approach and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to solve complex problems while simultaneously operating as a strategic advisor to executive leadership. In addition to leading core finance operations, this individual will play a highly visible role in preparing financial analyses, executive reporting and board-level materials. We are seeking a finance leader who can transform complex financial information into clear, compelling narratives that support strategic decision-making and effectively communicate company performance, opportunities and risks to executive leadership, investors and board members alike.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
15-20 years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, treasury, accounting or related financial leadership functions
Experience serving as a senior finance leader within fintech, payments, marketplace, SaaS or other transaction-intensive business environments
Strong foundation in corporate accounting, treasury management and financial planning & analysis
Demonstrated experience building and scaling financial operations within high-growth organizations
Proven experience preparing, presenting and defending board-level reporting and executive financial materials
Strong financial storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights
Experience supporting fundraising, investor diligence and strategic financing initiatives
Strong understanding of forecasting, liquidity management, cash planning and financial reporting
Exceptional analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA or other advanced financial certification preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute Aeropay’s long-term financial strategy
Lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making
Provide actionable insights and recommendations that support company growth and operational efficiency
Establish and monitor financial KPIs and operational performance metrics
Partner closely with the CEO, COO and executive leadership team on company-wide financial planning and strategy
Lead the preparation of board presentations, investor materials and executive-level reporting packages
Develop clear and compelling financial narratives that communicate company performance, opportunities and risks
Present financial analyses and recommendations to executive leadership and board stakeholders
Support fundraising activities, financial diligence efforts and investor-related initiatives as needed
Continuously evolve reporting frameworks to support a growing and increasingly complex business
Oversee cash management, liquidity planning and treasury operations
Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability
Partner with Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable standards
Develop scalable processes and controls that support business growth and operational excellence
Support financial infrastructure and systems improvements across the organization
Assume a leadership role in negotiating key vendor pricing and contracts, securing best-case financial outcomes for Aeropay while partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
Serve as a strategic finance partner to leaders across Product, Business Operations, Revenue, Risk & Compliance and Engineering
Collaborate on company-wide initiatives that impact financial performance and long-term planning
Support pricing strategy, resource allocation decisions and business case development
Help drive accountability and performance management through data-driven decision-making
Lead, mentor, grow and develop Aeropay’s Finance and Accounting team
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
Establish departmental OKRs, development plans and performance expectations
Support organizational scaling efforts as the company continues to grow