Chief Financial Officer – AI Data Infrastructure

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 atbit.ly/46Gs4yS Seniority levelExecutive Employment typeFull-time Job functionFinance and Management IndustriesTelecommunications