Role Purpose :The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a strategic partner to the Founder-CEO and the Board, responsible for owning Yotta’s capital strategy, financial governance, investor confidence, SEZ economics, and IPO readiness, while ensuring flawless execution of finance operations during a period of hyper-growth.This role blends capital markets leadership, infrastructure finance depth, and operational rigor, across India and global jurisdictions.Key Responsibilities :1. IPO, Listing & Capital Markets LeadershipLead end-to-end IPO readiness and execution for an India listing; maintain optionality for future US listing.Drive listing-grade financials, disclosures, governance frameworks, and audit readiness.Manage interactions with investment bankers, legal advisors, auditors, regulators, and rating agencies.Own the equity story, prospectus inputs, financial sections, and investor communication strategy.Establish post-listing discipline: reporting cadence, guidance frameworks, analyst interactions, and compliance.2. Fund Raising & Capital StructureLead pre-IPO equity raises (HNIs, family offices, strategic investors).Structure and manage debt, structured finance, project finance, vendor financing, and working-capital lines.Optimize capital structure for capital-intensive infrastructure growth.Own lender, investor, and rating-agency relationships.Evaluate M&A, inorganic expansion, and strategic investments from a financial and governance lens.3. Financial Strategy & Founder PartnershipShape long-term financial strategy aligned with Yotta’s growth roadmap across DCs, cloud, and AI platforms.Act as a trusted financial advisor to the Founder-CEO on pricing, margin structures, capex pacing, and risk.Oversee budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and capital allocation.Build robust MIS, dashboards, and decision-support systems for the Board and leadership team.4. SEZ, STPI & Infrastructure FinanceOversee SEZ financial operations, including taxation, customs, forex, and regulatory compliance.Lead structuring and financial planning for:Conversion of multiple data centre buildings into SEZDesignation of STPI-bonded infrastructureEnsure full compliance while maximizing legitimate fiscal and duty benefits.Manage cross-border taxation, transfer pricing, FEMA, and global compliance structures.5. Governance, Compliance & RiskInstitutionalize listed-company-grade governance frameworks.Ensure compliance with Companies Act, SEBI, RBI, FEMA, and global regulations (including SEC, if applicable).Oversee internal controls, statutory audits, tax audits, and risk management.Lead enterprise-wide risk assessment across financial, contractual, regulatory, and operational domains.6. Finance Operations & LeadershipLead end-to-end finance operations covering:Accounting & statutory reportingBilling, collections, receivablesVendor payables & treasuryTaxation, compliance, and finance-legal interfacesScale finance systems, automation, and processes to support rapid growth.Build, mentor, and retain a high-caliber finance leadership team.Ensure speed without loss of control, accuracy without bureaucracy.Key StakeholdersFounder-Chairman, Board of Directors & Audit CommitteeFounder-CEO & Executive Leadership TeamInvestors, Bankers, Regulators, AuditorsLegal, Tax, Treasury & Compliance PartnersIdeal Candidate ProfileExperience20+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.Prior experience as CFO / Deputy CFO in:Infrastructure / data centres / telecom / energy / large tech platformsDemonstrated hands-on IPO experience (India preferred; US exposure a strong plus).Deep experience in fund raising, capital markets, and debt structuring.Exposure to SEZ, large capex programs, or regulated infrastructure highly desirable.Comfort operating in high-growth, founder-led environments.QualificationsCA / CPA / CFA / MBA (Finance).Strong command of Ind AS, IFRS, and US GAAP.Experience with SOX, SEC reporting, or cross-border structures is an advantage.Leadership & MindsetStrategic, decisive, and execution oriented.Board-ready and investor-credible.Calm under pressure; trusted in high-stakes negotiations.High integrity, strong governance ethos.Ability to partner closely with founders while building institutional depth.
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Chief Financial Officer