VP of Finance

# VP of FinanceThe Woodlands, TX (Houston area)HybridFull-time$175,000 – $250,000## About the roleVP of FinanceAI Infrastructure & GPU CloudReports to: CEO and COOLocation: Houston, Texas area — Hybrid, with an agreed-upon presence in Acasia's The Woodlands officeBase salary: $175,000 – $250,000Incentives: Target bonuses tied to finance organization performance, including transaction-linked incentives on closed SPV structures and financingsEquity: Eligible for meaningful equity, awarded based on meritThe OpportunityAcasia is a fast-growing platform in AI infrastructure, executing large-scale GPU deployments backed by multi-year customer agreements with total contract valuations in the billions of dollars. We are looking for a strong VP of Finance to further develop and lead the Finance, Accounting, and Tax functions, and to be a strong presence in structuring the business platforms for a company operating at this scale.This role is for a proven leader who has overseen financial reporting with KPI reporting and analysis, worked with structured special-purpose vehicles, participated in complex financing structures, and has experience with institutional lenders, equity partners, and Boards. It is also a hands-on position that requires attention to detail in building Acasia's foundational framework for these functions. This is not a steady-state position but a high-involvement opportunity with upside for the right person.Why This RoleThis is a rare seat: a finance leader hired into a company at the exact moment its deal size and capital needs are stepping up by an order of magnitude. The person in this role will design the finance function Acasia runs on for its next phase of growth, with direct exposure to the CEO, the Board, and every major business decision Acasia makes.Final terms are subject to Board / Compensation Committee approval and finalization of the 2026 Equity Incentive Plan.Acasia is an equal opportunity employer.## ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll OwnCapital Structuring & FinancingLead the structuring and formation of SPVs, securing asset-backed and project financing collateralized by deployed infrastructure and contracted customer cash flows.Work directly with lenders, equity partners, and structuring counsel.Lead the development of customer and infrastructure agreements in cross-functional partnership with senior management — proactive, not just reactive.Customer Credit & Contract UnderwritingAssess counterparty credit quality and contract durability as the basis for what is financeable.Know when a signed customer commitment is bankable collateral — and when it isn't.GPU Fleet Economics & FundingOversee GPU fleet economics, including cash flow and capital expenditures, depreciation schedules, and utilization-linked forecasting for GPU and infrastructure assets — the drivers of both capex planning and what lenders will underwrite.Manage the funding stack for a business where capital expenditures are front-loaded and revenue lags, including structuring customer prepayments as a funding source.FP&AProvide FP&A leadership on forecasting and budgeting.Define and measure the key metrics that drive the business.Accounting, Controls & SystemsOwn the finance, accounting, tax, treasury / liquidity management, and reporting functions.Build a strong control environment and lead the development of the systems, controls, and audit readiness a company of this scale and deal complexity requires — including for future institutional or public-market scrutiny.Board & Investor EngagementDrive Board and investor engagement with financial materials, including key metrics, for the Board and existing / prospective financial partners.Be a credible, independent, and calm voice in the room — not just a reporter of information.Coordinate with the Audit Committee Chair to ensure financial reporting discipline for audit and other external / internal reporting.Create and define key platform metrics, including annual recurring revenue, gross margins, capacity utilization rates, cost recovery and projections, and client acquisition economics.## RequirementsWhat We Need10+ years of progressive corporate finance experience, including at least 5 years in an executive role (VP or above).CPA designation (inactive status is fine).Proven experience in a high-growth, capital-intensive environment. Direct experience in Cloud Infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS), Hyperscale/Colocation Data Centers, or Neocloud environments is highly preferred.Solid conceptual understanding of the AI ecosystem and technology systems.Direct, hands-on experience structuring and closing SPV, project-finance, or asset-backed debt transactions collateralized by infrastructure and contracted revenue. Securitization experience is a plus.Experience financing a capital-intensive business through a negative-free-cash-flow buildout phase, where capital expenditures outpace revenue for a period.Strong credit and counterparty risk judgment and fluent knowledge of capital markets and related capital instruments.Positive executive presence in internal and external interactions and presentations, with direct experience leading large, complex transactions.A track record of driving effective FP&A solutions and transparent communication.Experience upgrading finance, accounting, tax, and reporting functions and managing the people in them. #J-18808-Ljbffr