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Chief Financial Officer – AI Data Infrastructure
Chief Financial Officer – AI Data InfrastructureBlue Signal Search • San Francisco, CA, United States
Chief Financial Officer – AI Data Infrastructure

Chief Financial Officer – AI Data Infrastructure

Blue Signal Search • San Francisco, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Recruiting & Business Development Director | Accounting / Finance | People / HR Talent Acquisition | CIO / Technology Executive Search

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
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