onPhase, a provider of AI-powered financial automation and payments solutions, has announced the appointment of Kathryn (Katie) Eskandarian as its new Chief Financial Officer. Eskandarian, a CPA with over two decades of experience in high-growth SaaS and technology companies, will lead the company's financial strategy and operations during its next phase of growth.
Quick Intel
onPhase appoints Katie Eskandarian, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer.
She brings over 20 years of finance and operations leadership from high-growth SaaS firms.
Eskandarian was previously CFO at Visual Lease, where she built scalable financial frameworks.
She was a finalist for Female Executive of the Year at the Stevie® Awards.
Her expertise lies in creating data-driven processes for long-term value creation.
The appointment underscores onPhase's investment in leadership for its growth stage.
A Strategic Leader for High-Growth Phases
Eskandarian's career is marked by her ability to build scalable financial infrastructure and foster strategic collaboration across finance, IT, and operations. In her previous role as CFO at Visual Lease, she developed the financial and operational frameworks that supported the company through a period of rapid expansion, earning her recognition as a Stevie Award finalist. Her experience is directly relevant to onPhase's trajectory as a company recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ and Inc. 5000 lists.
Aligning with the Evolving Role of Finance
Eskandarian's philosophy aligns with onPhase's product mission, viewing finance as a strategic, decision-enabling function rather than a purely administrative one. She emphasized this, stating: "Finance has evolved into a strategic function that enables organizations to make smarter, faster decisions. onPhase is built for that reality, giving finance teams the visibility, control, and collaboration they need to drive performance and resilience."
Building a Foundation for the Next Chapter
Her appointment is a strategic move to strengthen the company's foundation for future scaling. Robert Michlewicz, Chief Executive Officer of onPhase, said: "Katie is a seasoned leader with deep experience guiding organizations through periods of accelerated growth, operational scaling, and long-term value creation. Her expertise in financial strategy, operational discipline, and team development will be instrumental as we continue building a company that delivers meaningful outcomes."
This leadership addition highlights onPhase's commitment to operational excellence and positions the company to navigate its continued growth while helping its customers modernize their own financial operations.
onPhase helps finance teams work smarter with a unified platform that captures, automates, and pays. For more than 25 years, organizations have relied on onPhase to eliminate manual work, strengthen financial controls, and simplify how business gets done. The company is SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA, and NACHA certified, and recognized among the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ and Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies.
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