Company Overview
Dataprana is a North American digital infrastructure company headquartered in Miami, Florida, specializing in AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data center development. With a 500-megawatt energized site pipeline across multiple U.S. states and an ambitious goal of 5 GW by 2030, we are building a distributed network of mid-scale, modular data centers optimized for speed-to-market deployment.
We provide the infrastructure backbone for current and future data center industry needs, with the capability to deploy faster and leaner than traditional developers. Our approach focuses on land acquisition, power strategy, permitting, and rapid energization—delivering a steady flow of ready-to-build and ready-to-energize sites to meet the explosive demand from AI/GPUaaS providers and other compute-intensive customers.
Our mission is to pioneer the future of AI infrastructure through sustainable, efficient solutions that deliver long-term value to our clients, partners, and team. Building on our proven expertise in power strategy and operational excellence, we are positioned to become a leader in AI/HPC data centers across the United States.
About the Role
As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will be a key member of the Executive Team, responsible for financial strategy, capital formation, and investor relations across Dataprana and its subsidiaries. You will lead long-term financial planning, oversee fundraising initiatives, and ensure that the company's financial foundation supports our aggressive growth trajectory toward 5 GW of AI/HPC data center capacity by 2030.
The CFO will serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team—guiding decision-making through disciplined financial analysis and structuring sophisticated financing solutions for Dataprana's rapidly expanding multi-state infrastructure pipeline. This is a high-impact role for a builder who thrives in fast-moving, high-growth environments where financial strategy directly enables operational scale.
We are looking for a leader who has:
- Proven success designing and implementing financial systems for infrastructure or digital asset companies
- Demonstrated experience raising $100M+ in capital and building investment structures or funds
- An ownership mentality to manage and scale company finances end-to-end
- The drive to deliver measurable results and build enduring enterprise value in a startup environment
If you are ready to bring that level of impact and help us build something exceptional, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Finance & Capital Formation
- Fundraising & Capital Strategy: Lead Series A and subsequent fundraising efforts to fuel company expansion. Structure equity and debt financing to support 1 GW energization by 2028 and 3 GW of AI data center capacity under development.
- Investor Relations: Maintain strong relationships with current and prospective investors. Communicate financial performance, strategic vision, and growth milestones with clarity and confidence.
- Fund Management: Establish, implement, and manage company-controlled investment vehicles, including legal structuring, operations, reporting, and compliance.
Financial Operations & Infrastructure
- Financial Systems Design: Build and optimize financial systems that support AI/HPC infrastructure operations, treasury strategy, and long-term financial goals across multiple legal entities and project SPVs.
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and reporting functions. Provide timely, accurate financial insights to guide executive decision-making and operational scale.
- Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with IRS, SEC, and other regulatory requirements. Oversee tax, audit, and internal controls across all Dataprana entities.
Treasury & Capital Optimization
- Loans & Debt Facilities: Lead sourcing, negotiation, and closing of loan facilities and project finance structures. Manage lender relationships, structure financing agreements, and ensure covenant compliance.
- Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Oversee liquidity, risk, and investment strategies to maintain financial stability during rapid growth. Optimize working capital and capital allocation for sustained expansion.
Leadership & Team Building
- Team Building & Development: Grow and lead the finance and accounting teams, fostering a culture of accountability, precision, innovation, and ownership.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, development, and land/energy acquisition teams to align financial strategy with project execution and company priorities.
- Startup Agility: Operate with speed, focus, and adaptability—navigating the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly scaling infrastructure company in a dynamic market.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Capital Formation: Proven track record of raising $100M+ in capital and managing investor relationships through multiple financing rounds
- Fund Management: Demonstrated experience in the full lifecycle of fund management—from fund formation and structuring to operational oversight and compliance reporting
- Industry Experience: Deep experience in AI/HPC infrastructure, data centers, digital assets, energy infrastructure, or related high-growth technology sectors
- Financial Expertise: Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, scenario planning, and data-driven decision-making
- Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of financial reporting requirements, including compliance with IRS and SEC regulations
- Experience: 10+ years of progressively responsible financial management experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or supervisory capacity
- Builder Mindset: You thrive on creating systems from scratch, taking full ownership, and operating with urgency in startup environments
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred but not required)
Ideal Candidate
- Strategic Vision: Proven ability to align financial strategy with company vision and collaborate with the leadership team to achieve ambitious, multi-year growth targets
- Infrastructure or Project Finance Background: Experience structuring financing for infrastructure projects, data centers, energy assets, or large-scale capital deployments
- High-Growth Startup Experience: Background in rapidly scaling technology companies, particularly those with complex capital structures or infrastructure-heavy business models
- Advanced Analytical Skills: Expertise in building sophisticated financial models, sensitivity analyses, and long-term capital planning frameworks
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with operations, development, legal, and external stakeholders (lenders, investors, auditors)
- Team Leadership: Experience building and scaling finance teams from the ground up, including recruiting, mentoring, and developing talent
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences
- International Experience: Ability to work effectively with overseas partners, contractors, or team members (Russian language proficiency is a plus)
Location & Work Environment
- Primary Location: Miami, Florida (headquarters)
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid or on-site preferred; remote candidates considered for exceptional fit
- Travel Requirements: Up to 20% travel for investor meetings, site visits, and industry conferences
Compensation
- Base: $220,000 annually
- Performance Bonus
- Equity: Company Stock Options
- Unlimited PTO, subject to Company policy
- 6 paid US holidays
- Professional training reimbursement
Dataprana is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
