Director, Cloud Engineering & Operations, FinOps at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Cloud Engineering & Operations, FinOps in the United States.

In this role, you will lead the strategy and execution of cloud financial operations, ensuring that cloud investments deliver maximum business value, scalability, and performance. You will operate at the intersection of engineering, finance, and operations, driving cost optimization and financial transparency across a complex SaaS environment. This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, requiring both high-level vision and deep analytical capabilities. You will build and lead a FinOps function that transforms cloud usage data into actionable insights and governance frameworks. Working in a fast-paced, high-growth setting, you will influence executive decision-making and shape the financial efficiency of cloud infrastructure. This is an ideal opportunity for a leader who excels at aligning technical and financial strategies.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud financial management framework, including budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, and unit economics
• Lead cloud cost optimization initiatives such as reserved instances, savings plans, right-sizing, and resource utilization improvements
• Partner with engineering, product, and operations teams to embed cost visibility, accountability, and FinOps best practices into daily workflows
• Establish governance models, including tagging standards, cost controls, and approval processes for cloud usage
• Deliver executive-level reporting on cloud spend, trends, risks, and optimization opportunities
• Build and lead a high-performing FinOps team, driving strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration
• Collaborate with finance teams to align cloud costs with financial planning, pricing strategies, and business case development
• Support major initiatives such as product launches, cloud migrations, and M&A through financial modeling and forecasting
• Translate technical cloud metrics into business insights that inform growth, profitability, and scalability decisions

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10–15 years of experience in cloud financial management, FinOps, or technology finance within SaaS or large-scale cloud environments
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives
• Proven expertise in cloud cost optimization, governance, and financial modeling
• Deep understanding of public cloud pricing models (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cost management tools
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience aligning cloud spend with business metrics such as unit economics, ARR, and margins
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and present insights at executive and board levels
• Familiarity with automation, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud architecture concepts
• Preferred: FinOps or cloud certifications, advanced degree (MBA or similar), and experience with scripting or analytics tools (SQL, Python)

• Competitive salary range of $158,500 to $198,250 plus performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible, fully remote work environment within the United States
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and operational excellence
• Opportunity to lead impactful initiatives in a high-growth SaaS environment