Chief Financial Officer - AI Data Infrastructure

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Posted by: Blue Signal Search

Posted:

Sunday, 30 August 2026 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

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Management

Industries

Telecommunications

Location

San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Industry

IT

Company

Blue Signal Search

Contact

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Posted Date

8/30/2026 5:08:48 PM