VP,Partnerships

About the job:   Tapcheck is entering a defining phase of growth: scaling Tapcheck Express, our embedded Earned Wage Access (EWA) platform distributed through payroll, time & attendance, and workforce management systems. The Vice President, Partnerships will build and scale the partner ecosystem that powers this next phase - establishing embedded platform partnerships and building a channel and alliances motion that drives partner-sourced employer pipeline and revenue. This role offers both a remote and hybrid option. Employees located within 30 miles of Plano TX, are required to be in-office Tuesday through Thursday each week. If remote, Ideally, candidates will sit in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MI, MA, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, PA, OR, OH, RI, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.   What You’ll Do:   - Define and execute the strategy for Tapcheck’s partner ecosystem, including the platforms that unlock the most scalable distribution - Identify, negotiate, and close embedded partnerships with payroll providers, workforce management platforms, time & attendance systems, and vertical SaaS companies - Build and scale Tapcheck Express as a partner-led distribution model, including a repeatable partner launch and growth playbook - Lead the channel & alliances motion that generates employer referrals and partner-sourced pipeline into Tapcheck’s direct sales team - Own partner economics and monetization models (e.g., revenue share, incentives, commercial terms) that align Tapcheck and partner incentives - Drive cross-functional execution across Product, Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Marketing to deliver successful partner integrations and launches - Serve as the internal voice of the partner and influence roadmap decisions and integration priorities - Establish partner performance metrics, operating cadence, and executive reporting to track pipeline, revenue, and adoption - Build and lead the Partnerships organization over time, including Stra