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Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

CONFIDENCIALChicago, IL, US
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Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our leadership team. This individual will be responsible for driving financial strategy, planning, and operations across a fast-scaling, service-based infrastructure company. The CFO will partner directly with the CEO and executive team, bringing investor credibility, operational rigor, and a growth-stage mindset to help steer the company through its next phase of expansion.

This is a full-time position based in Chicago, requiring a reliable on-site presence downtown and flexibility to travel nationally and internationally.

Base pay

$197,000.00 / yr - $392,000.00 / yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop, refine, and present financial and tax strategies to the CEO and Board.
  • Lead financial planning & analysis (FP&A), including building models, forecasting GPU demand, and scaling infrastructure costs.
  • Oversee cash flow, working capital, burn control, vendor negotiations, and company audits.
  • Manage capital raising efforts, including venture, growth equity, debt, and strategic partnerships.
  • Guide M&A activity, including diligence, structuring, and integration.
  • Build and optimize finance systems, reporting infrastructure, and compliance frameworks across multi-state / multi-country operations.
  • Translate complex GPU capacity, utilization, and cost structures into investor-ready metrics and board-level insights.
  • Partner with the CEO, COO, and GC to align finance strategy with company growth.
  • Build, scale, and mentor a lean but highly effective finance team.

Qualifications

  • Proven CFO experience in a service-based company is required
  • 7–10+ years of progressive finance leadership, with mastery of FP&A and capital strategy.
  • Strong track record in fundraising (venture, growth equity, debt).
  • Deep experience with financial operations : working capital, audits, compliance, and cash flow management.
  • Exposure to M&A, buy-side diligence, and integration.
  • Global tax and compliance expertise, with the ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional operations.
  • Boardroom presence with the ability to simplify complex concepts for investors and executives.
  • CPA or MBA preferred but not required.
  • Must be Illinois-based, with availability for national and international travel.

    • Benefits & Compensation

    Compensation Range $197,000 USD to $392,000 USD (Base salary + Bonus + Equity)

    Equity participation in a high-growth company.

    Annual discretionary performance bonus.

    Unlimited PTO and Sick Time.

    Paid Family Leave

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