Chief Financial Officer - AI Data Infrastructure
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Confidential Job Description
About the Opportunity :
A high-growth startup building AI-optimized data centers is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead their finance organization through an exciting stage of scale. Focused on delivering high-density GPU compute infrastructure to power the next generation of artificial intelligence, this stealth-mode company is backed by industry-leading investors and scaling rapidly.
The CFO will be instrumental in driving financial strategy, shaping capital markets approach, and building out the financial backbone of a business at the frontier of digital infrastructure and machine intelligence.
Key Responsibilities :
Direct all financial functions, including strategic planning, FP&A, reporting, capital allocation, and fundraising.
Develop scalable finance systems and processes to support multiple large-scale data center projects.
Drive investor communications, board-level reporting, and all aspects of fundraising and financial structuring.
Oversee financial due diligence, infrastructure cost modeling, and performance tracking across sites and regions.
Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive team, influencing company-wide decisions with financial insight.
Lead budgeting and forecasting in alignment with long-term infrastructure deployment plans.
Evaluate ROI, margins, and profitability models tied to hyperscale, colocation, and AI-specific customer demand.
Ensure strong compliance and risk management practices across all financial and operational domains.
Required Qualifications :
12+ years of progressive experience in finance, including 5+ years in a senior financial leadership role.
Direct experience with large-scale data center platforms or digital infrastructure businesses is required.
Background in high-capex environments such as hyperscale data centers, cloud infrastructure, or energy tech.
Proven success in fundraising (Series B or later), investor relations, and board-level communications.
Strong command of corporate finance, project-level economics, and complex capital structuring.
Experience building out and leading high-performing finance teams in high-growth settings.
Exceptional financial modeling, planning, and risk management skills.
MBA, CPA, or equivalent background preferred.
What's in It for You :
Executive compensation package with base salary, performance incentives, and substantial equity.
Opportunity to help lead a data center company built specifically for the AI era.
Close collaboration with a visionary team of infrastructure, AI, and investment leaders.
High-impact role with direct influence over long-term business direction and market strategy.
San Francisco-based with hybrid flexibility and opportunity for global exposure as expansion progresses.
About Blue Signal :
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly / 46Gs4yS
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Management
Industries
Telecommunications
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- Location:
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Salary:
- $250,000 +
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Finance, Management & Operations