Senior Vice President of Financial Operations

Overview
We are a growing technology and financial services company focused on delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions across global markets. As the organization continues to scale, we are seeking an experienced Senior Vice President of Financial Operations to lead the company’s financial operations function and strengthen the processes, controls, systems, and infrastructure that support the organization’s continued growth.
This is a senior executive leadership position responsible for overseeing financial operations across the organization, improving operational efficiency, strengthening financial processes and controls, and ensuring effective coordination between Finance and other critical business functions.
The SVP of Financial Operations will work closely with executive leadership and teams across Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Operations, Product, Engineering, Risk & Compliance, and Business Development.
About the Role
As Senior Vice President of Financial Operations, you will oversee the day-to-day and strategic operations supporting the company’s financial infrastructure.
You will be responsible for developing scalable financial operating processes, improving reporting and controls, supporting liquidity and cash management, coordinating financial workflows, and ensuring that financial operations can effectively support a growing and increasingly complex business.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial knowledge with operational leadership and has experience managing complex financial processes in technology, FinTech, financial services, payments, capital markets, or other highly regulated environments.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Operations
Lead the company’s financial operations function and establish scalable operating processes.
Oversee financial workflows, operational controls, reporting processes, and financial administration.
Improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations.
Establish clear processes for financial approvals, reconciliations, settlements, and operational reporting.
Identify operational gaps and implement appropriate process improvements.
Ensure financial operations effectively support business growth and changing organizational requirements.
Financial Planning & Business Operations
Partner with executive leadership and Finance to translate business objectives into financial operating plans.
Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and resource allocation processes.
Monitor financial operating performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Develop management reporting that provides leadership with clear visibility into financial operations.
Support strategic decisions involving business growth, operational investments, and financial resources.
Treasury & Cash Management
Oversee operational aspects of cash management, liquidity planning, and financial resources.
Develop processes for monitoring cash positions, funding requirements, and liquidity needs.
Coordinate with Treasury, Finance, Banking, and other relevant teams on cash management activities.
Establish appropriate controls around cash movements and financial transactions.
Support liquidity planning as the organization expands across products and markets.
Payments, Settlement & Financial Processing
Oversee operational processes related to payments, transaction processing, settlement, and reconciliation where applicable.
Establish controls and procedures designed to improve transaction accuracy and operational efficiency.
Coordinate with Operations, Product, Engineering, and external financial partners to resolve processing issues.
Monitor financial transaction workflows and identify operational risks.
Support the implementation of new financial products, payment processes, and financial infrastructure.
Financial Controls
Develop and maintain effective financial operating controls.
Partner with Accounting, Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit functions on financial control processes.
Establish procedures for reconciliation, transaction review, approvals, and exception management.
Identify control weaknesses and coordinate appropriate remediation.
Support the development of scalable financial governance as the organization grows.
Accounting & Finance Operations
Partner closely with Accounting leadership to improve the connection between financial operations and accounting processes.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial processes.
Improve the quality and timeliness of financial data and reporting.
Coordinate resolution of operational accounting issues.
Support the implementation and optimization of financial systems and processes.
Financial Systems & Technology
Partner with Product and Engineering teams on financial systems, platforms, integrations, and automation initiatives.
Identify opportunities to automate repetitive financial processes and reduce operational risk.
Support the implementation and optimization of ERP, financial management, payment, reconciliation, and reporting systems.
Ensure financial systems support accurate, timely, and scalable operations.
Help define business requirements for new financial technology initiatives.
Risk & Compliance
Work closely with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit teams on financial operational requirements.
Ensure financial operating processes incorporate appropriate risk management and internal controls.
Monitor operational risks related to financial transactions, payments, settlements, and liquidity.
Support regulatory and internal reporting requirements where applicable.
Develop processes for identifying, escalating, and resolving financial operational issues.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with Operations to improve financial workflows and business processes.
Collaborate with Product and Engineering on financial infrastructure and technology initiatives.
Work with Sales and Business Development on commercial processes that have financial or operational implications.
Partner with Customer Success on customer-facing financial processes and account-related issues.
Work with executive leadership to resolve complex financial and operational challenges.
Team Leadership
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing financial operations organization.
Establish organizational structure, roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
Recruit and develop senior financial operations leaders.
Establish training and professional development programs.
Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
Leadership ScopeExecutive Leadership
Partner with the CEO, CFO, COO, and executive leadership team on financial operations, business planning, organizational priorities, and strategic initiatives.
Finance & Accounting
Work closely with Finance and Accounting leadership to align financial operations, reporting, controls, forecasting, and accounting processes.
Treasury
Coordinate cash management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and financial resource requirements.
Operations
Collaborate on transaction processing, settlement, operational workflows, and business process improvements.
Product & Engineering
Partner on financial systems, payment infrastructure, automation, integrations, and technology initiatives supporting financial operations.
Risk & Compliance
Work closely with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit teams to strengthen financial controls and address operational requirements.
Preferred Background
The ideal candidate has significant senior leadership experience in financial operations, finance transformation, treasury operations, accounting operations, payments operations, or a related function, preferably within technology, FinTech, financial services, payments, capital markets, or another complex organization. The candidate should have experience managing financial processes at scale, improving operational controls, working with financial systems, and leading cross-functional initiatives. Strong candidates will be comfortable working with senior executives and financial leadership while also understanding the operational details required to maintain accurate, efficient, and scalable financial processes.
Qualifications
15+ years of relevant experience in financial operations, finance, accounting, treasury, payments, financial services, or related functions.
7+ years of experience in senior management or executive leadership.
Demonstrated experience leading financial operations or large-scale finance-related functions.
Strong understanding of financial processes, controls, reconciliations, payments, settlement, and financial reporting.
Experience managing complex financial operations in a technology or financial services environment.
Strong understanding of financial systems, automation, and operational processes.
Experience working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.
Experience in FinTech, financial services, payments, capital markets, SaaS, or related industries is preferred.

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