Head of Finance

We have been recognized as one of Built In Chicago’s Best Startups to Work for in 2026! 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to accept compliant, cashless payments through direct bank-to-bank (ACH) transfers, eliminating card fees and outdated payment rails.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.

Reports to:

CEO

FLSA Status:
Exempt

We have been recognized as one of Built In Chicago’s Best Startups to Work for in 2026! 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to accept compliant, cashless payments through direct bank-to-bank (ACH) transfers, eliminating card fees and outdated payment rails.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/CFO 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.

Financial Planning & Strategy:

• 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

Board Reporting & Executive Finance

• 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
• Su…