Strategic Finance, Large AI Sites Manager, NA

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About Vantage Vantage powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Strategic Finance The Strategic Finance team partners with Development, Delivery, Commercial, Legal, and Capital Markets to underwrite, monitor, and protect the economics of Vantage's data center investments across North America. The team supports investment decisions, budgeting and forecasting, capital planning, and executive reporting, while connecting customer commitments with the investment returns approved by leadership. Position Overview This role is based in Denver, CO or Ashburn, VA in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible). Large AI customers represent some of Vantage's most significant capital commitments and strategically important relationships. The Manager, Large AI Sites will serve as the central point of coordination for the commercial and economic management of these accounts. This role will align internal teams and customers on development budgets, rental rates, and project economics; coordinate review and approval of key financial decisions; and maintain complete, accurate customer economic documentation. Working across Development, Delivery, Finance, Legal, and Commercial, the Manager will help protect development yields and approved investment returns, reduce commercial and execution risk, and provide leadership with clear visibility into the economics of Vantage's largest deployments. What This Role Drives Revenue growth and stronger executive-level customer relationships. Protection of development yields and approved investment returns. Accurate budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning. Reduced commercial, financial, contractual, and execution risk. Consistent governance and documentation across large-scale AI deployments. More informed decision-making through transparent and consistent financial information. Essential Job Functions Serve as the central commercial and economic point of coordination for large AI customer accounts. Maintain alignment with customers regarding development budgets, project economics, and key financial assumptions. Coordinate internal review and approval of rental rates, capitalized costs, and performance against approved budgets. Track changes to project economics throughout the development lifecycle and ensure updates are communicated to relevant stakeholders. Maintain a complete repository of customer-facing economic documentation, approvals, deal summaries, financial analyses, and contractual support materials. Partner with Development, Delivery, Finance, Legal, and Commercial teams to align contractual commitments with approved project economics. Provide executive management with clear visibility into customer economics, budget variances, financial risks, and commercial decision points. Establish and reinforce governance and documentation standards across large AI customer engagements. Reduce execution risk by ensuring key customer commitments are documented, reviewed, and approved. Manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment. Perform additional duties as assigned by management. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; MBA or CFA preferred. 3-5 years of experience in finance, private equity, investment banking, consulting, commercial real estate investment, or asset management. Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including financial modeling and analysis. Familiarity with commercial real estate leases and key economic terms. Experience with development budgets, project economics, or investment underwriting preferred. Experience in data centers, digital infrastructure, or large-scale development is a plus. Strong organizational skills, disciplined documentation practices, and exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to executive management and engage directly with customers. Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and drive decisions to closure. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word; familiarity with Power BI and Yardi is a plus. Ability to travel up to 10%, with the possibility of increased travel as business needs evolve. Physical Demands and Special Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Additional Details Salary Range: $125,000-135,000 base salary plus bonus. This range is based on Colorado market data and may vary by location. This position is eligible for company benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; paid time off; employee assistance; participation in a 401(k) program with company match; and additional voluntary benefits. Compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside the range shown. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CD1 We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community. Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage. We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!