48 Cfo jobs in San Francisco

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 remote flexibility and opportunity for global exposure as expansion progresses.

About Blue Signal:

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We are seeking an experienced CFO to provide senior leadership for our agency's finance, accounting, budget, risk, and purchasing functions. This pivotal role reports directly to the CEO and is based in San Francisco, California. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary $220,000 to $250,000 per year.

Job Description:

• Lead the Finance and Accounting Department, ensuring overall fiscal supervision.
  
• Provide visionary guidance for agency operations.
  
• Manage the annual budget and planning process.
  
• Ensure adherence to contract billing and collection schedules.
  
• Oversee cash receipts, tangible assets, disbursements, and federal grant billing.
  
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  
• Enhance risk management standards for asset protection.
  
• Collaborate with insurance providers for cost-effective solutions.

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
  
• Familiarity with non-profit or public administration accounting/reporting practices in California.
  
• Experience with automated accounting and financial management systems.
  
• Application of Lean and Six Sigma principles.
  
• Demonstrated leadership skills in diverse environments.
  
• Compliance with state employment conditions.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  
• 5+ years in responsible financial leadership roles.
  
• 5 years of fund accounting experience, with 8 years of progressive Accounting/finance experience.

• Paid vacation and 14 paid holidays.
  
• Company-paid medical and dental insurance.

Century Group is partnering with a non-profit Company providing innovative programs for the community to find a Chief Financial Officer. This position will work closely with the executive team to develop and execute strategy to financially position the company for continued growth and demand and meet the financial obligations of the organization. The CFO will be part of the company's executive leadership team and will oversee the company's financial operations and strategies while managing an experienced accounting department. The candidate should have significant experience with governmental fund accounting, public finance and treasury management. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. Expected starting base salary $180,000 to $260,000 per year.

Job Description:

• Governmental Fund Accounting
• Public Finance and Governmental Treasury Management Principles & Practices
• Budget preparation, including line-item budgeting systems and current trends in health or welfare fiscal operations, including legislation and state memoranda influencing state to agency allocation formulas
• Management principles and practices including employee supervision.
• Principles of accounting
• Practices and techniques of financial analysis
• Budgetary, contract and grant administration and financial recordkeeping and reporting practices
• Computer applications related to financial analysis and accounting.
• Public Agency fiscal requirements

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to communicate with professionals at all levels
• Able to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer to join their executive team and provide financial leadership and guidance to support the company's success. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. Expected starting base salary $250,000 to $300,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's long-term goals and objectives
• Oversee all financial operations
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk
• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, investors, auditors, and other external stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate project profitability, cost control measures, and risk management strategies
• Lead and mentor the finance team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is highly desirable
• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior finance leadership role within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, project costing, and financial controls

Our client in the Bay Area is seeking a CFO to join their team full-time. As the CFO, you will play a pivotal role towards the company's independence. You'll oversee and manage current financial systems in collaboration with ensuring effective stewardship of the organization's annual budget. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. Expected starting base salary $160,000 to $180,000 per year.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, communicate, and implement the overall financial strategy.
  
• Oversee treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, and grants and contracts administration.
  
• Collaborate with the Cabinet and Leadership Team to achieve outcomes and objectives.
  
• Provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis, cost allocation, and revenue/expense projections.
  
• Implement fiscal policies and procedures.
  
• Ensure accurate financial data entry following GAAP.
  
• Manage cash flow, forecasting, investments, and financing strategies.
  
• Coordinate annual audit activities and maintain regulatory compliance.
  
• Supervise finance staff handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and purchasing.
  
• Collaborate with the Finance Committee on audit firm selection and hiring.
  
• Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer.
  
• Generate accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for stakeholders.

• Master's degree in business, economics, finance, nonprofit management, or related field preferred or 15+ years of finance experience
  
• 8+ years of non-profit experience
  
• Experience working directly with Boards of Directors and Audit and Finance Committees.
  
• Proficiency in examining, developing, and implementing financial policies and procedures.
  
• Government grants and contracts experience required.
  
• Familiarity with nonprofit/fund accounting software.