VP of Payments - SaaS

VP/ Head of Payments

Remote

About this Opportunity

Are you looking to work for a high-growth SaaS company backed by a prolific PE firm? If you are an entrepreneurial spirit and want to work for an award-winning company and leader, we want to talk to you. The culture and leadership are extraordinary. Do you want to be part of this growth?

Keys to this role:

Collateral:

• Seeking a candidate with proven experience in scaling payment operations from $20M to $50M ARR
• Demonstrated expertise in building a payments function for a high growth PE backed SaaS firm
• Capitalizing on the company's significant growth opportunity in the payments sector, backed by a strong track record and strategic vision
• Develop and execute a comprehensive payments strategy that aligns with overall business goals
• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing payments teams for PE backed firms in the past ( an exit even better)
• Deep understanding of the payment’s ecosystem, including payment methods, processing, MCC Codes, fraud prevention, compliance and other
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic payment partnerships

About you:

You are an experienced payments leader with a strong focus on integrated payments for vertical SaaS platforms. You thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment and are motivated by the opportunity to lead and inspire a high-performing team. Your deep understanding of the payments ecosystem, strategic vision, and excellent communication skills make you an ideal candidate for this role. You are a driver and a builder.

What you will do:

• You will develop and execute a comprehensive payments strategy that aligns with our overall business objectives
• You will oversee all aspects of the payments function, including partnerships, integrations, revenue, activation, and customer support
• You will lead the Payments team, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance
• You will identify and implement industry-leading payment solutions that enhance customer experience and drive revenue growth
• You will partner with key stakeholders across the organization - Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success - to ensure a smooth and integrated payments experience
• You will manage vendor relationships with payment processors, gateways, and other key partners
• You will stay abreast of the latest trends and regulations in the payments industry and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance and security
• You will develop and maintain clear performance metrics and reporting for the Payments function
• You will research and identify additional FinTech products to augment our overall product set

Experience needed:

• 10+ years of experience in payments, with a strong focus on integrated payments for vertical SaaS platforms
• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing payments teams
• Deep understanding of the payments ecosystem, including payment methods, processing, MCC Codes, fraud prevention, and compliance
• Experience developing and implementing strategic payment partnerships
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• A passion for innovation and a desire to push the boundaries of the payments industry

Process:

• Implementing highly refined payment processes to support rapid business growth
• Leveraging hands-on leadership to drive strategic and tactical execution in payment operations
• Expanding payment capabilities beyond credit card processing

Organization:

• Aligning organizational efforts towards achieving payment-related objectives
• Fostering a purposeful company culture that values collaboration and innovation