{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b1565924cc7010d8a905ee3e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b1565924cc7010d8a905ee3e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b1565924cc7010d8a905ee3e","title":"FinOps Lead - Cloud (REMOTE)","description":"Join the People Helping People\n\nVelera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.\n\nThe Opportunity:\n\nThe FinOps Lead will oversee the development and execution of the organization's cloud financial management strategy. Working under the direction of the VP of Platform Engineering, this position will promote cost transparency, accountability, and optimization across cloud platforms while supporting business and engineering objectives. Initial priorities include establishing a FinOps Center of Excellence (CoE) and delivering comprehensive multi-cloud observability based on the FinOps Foundation Framework\n\nDay in the Life:\n\nCenter of Excellence (CoE) Oversight\n\nEstablish and lead the organization's FinOps Center of Excellence (CoE).\nFoster financial accountability across engineering, finance, and leadership teams.\nDeliver training, guidance, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen cost awareness and FinOps adoption.\n\nCloud Observability & Tooling\n\nImplement, administer, and optimize Flexera One and native cloud cost-management platforms.\nDevelop detailed dashboards that accurately allocate shared, containerized, and untagged cloud expenses.\nProvide infrastructure leadership with actionable cost insights and unit economics reporting.\n\nFinOps Framework Oversight\n\nDrive cloud financial accountability by aligning spend to business value, optimizing costs through savings initiatives, and embedding governance controls into operational processes.\n\nCollaboration & Governance\n\nDevelop and enforce cloud usage policies, tagging standards, and financial governance controls.\nPartner with application development, network engineering, and infrastructure teams to align architectural decisions with cost objectives.\nAdhere to established Change Management processes when implementing optimization initiatives.\n\nQualifications:\n\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or Finance desired. Equivalent combination of education and experience required.\nAdvanced degrees or certifications (e.g., FinOps Foundation) are a plus.\n3-5+ years of experience in cloud financial management or infrastructure operations with a proven track record of managing enterprise public cloud environments. Experience leading cross-functional optimization initiatives is preferred.\nThree (3) years in a senior or subject matter expert position.\nExtensive expertise in AWS and Azure cloud cost and billing frameworks.\nAdvanced experience leveraging Flexera One, AWS Cost Explorer, and Azure Cost Management for cloud financial operations.\nStrong analytical capabilities with SQL, data modeling, business intelligence platforms, and large-scale data analysis.\nComprehensive knowledge of cloud governance practices, including tagging strategies, chargeback/showback models, and Kubernetes cost allocation.\nFamiliarity with private cloud environments, SaaS portfolio management, and enterprise licensing models is preferred.\nExcellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between engineering and finance teams .\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities to diagnose complex billing anomalies.\nAbility to manage multiple optimization priorities and infrastructure projects simultaneously.\nProactive, strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and cultural transformation.\n\n#LI-LM1\n\nAbout Velera\n\nAt Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.\n\nPay Equity\n\n$95,800.00 - $124,500.00\n\nActual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.\n\nGreat Work/Life Benefits!\n\nCompetitive wages\n\nMedical with telemedicine\n\nDental and Vision\n\nBasic and Optional Life Insurance\n\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\n\nMaternity, Parental, Family Care\n\nCommunity Volunteer Time Off\n\n12 Paid Holidays\n\nCompany Paid Disability Insurance\n\n401k (with employer match)\n\nHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\n\nSupplemental Insurance\n\nMental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nWellness program\n\nBenefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions\n\nVelera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.\n\nVelera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following \"EEO is the Law\" Poster . Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.\n\nVelera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here .\n\nThis role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.\n\nAs an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@velera.com for assistance.","company":"Velera","rawCompany":"velera","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-09T08:57:48.144Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"FinOps Lead - Cloud (REMOTE)","description":"Join the People Helping People\n\nVelera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.\n\nThe Opportunity:\n\nThe FinOps Lead will oversee the development and execution of the organization's cloud financial management strategy. Working under the direction of the VP of Platform Engineering, this position will promote cost transparency, accountability, and optimization across cloud platforms while supporting business and engineering objectives. Initial priorities include establishing a FinOps Center of Excellence (CoE) and delivering comprehensive multi-cloud observability based on the FinOps Foundation Framework\n\nDay in the Life:\n\nCenter of Excellence (CoE) Oversight\n\nEstablish and lead the organization's FinOps Center of Excellence (CoE).\nFoster financial accountability across engineering, finance, and leadership teams.\nDeliver training, guidance, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen cost awareness and FinOps adoption.\n\nCloud Observability & Tooling\n\nImplement, administer, and optimize Flexera One and native cloud cost-management platforms.\nDevelop detailed dashboards that accurately allocate shared, containerized, and untagged cloud expenses.\nProvide infrastructure leadership with actionable cost insights and unit economics reporting.\n\nFinOps Framework Oversight\n\nDrive cloud financial accountability by aligning spend to business value, optimizing costs through savings initiatives, and embedding governance controls into operational processes.\n\nCollaboration & Governance\n\nDevelop and enforce cloud usage policies, tagging standards, and financial governance controls.\nPartner with application development, network engineering, and infrastructure teams to align architectural decisions with cost objectives.\nAdhere to established Change Management processes when implementing optimization initiatives.\n\nQualifications:\n\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or Finance desired. Equivalent combination of education and experience required.\nAdvanced degrees or certifications (e.g., FinOps Foundation) are a plus.\n3-5+ years of experience in cloud financial management or infrastructure operations with a proven track record of managing enterprise public cloud environments. Experience leading cross-functional optimization initiatives is preferred.\nThree (3) years in a senior or subject matter expert position.\nExtensive expertise in AWS and Azure cloud cost and billing frameworks.\nAdvanced experience leveraging Flexera One, AWS Cost Explorer, and Azure Cost Management for cloud financial operations.\nStrong analytical capabilities with SQL, data modeling, business intelligence platforms, and large-scale data analysis.\nComprehensive knowledge of cloud governance practices, including tagging strategies, chargeback/showback models, and Kubernetes cost allocation.\nFamiliarity with private cloud environments, SaaS portfolio management, and enterprise licensing models is preferred.\nExcellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between engineering and finance teams .\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities to diagnose complex billing anomalies.\nAbility to manage multiple optimization priorities and infrastructure projects simultaneously.\nProactive, strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement and cultural transformation.\n\n#LI-LM1\n\nAbout Velera\n\nAt Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.\n\nPay Equity\n\n$95,800.00 - $124,500.00\n\nActual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.\n\nGreat Work/Life Benefits!\n\nCompetitive wages\n\nMedical with telemedicine\n\nDental and Vision\n\nBasic and Optional Life Insurance\n\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\n\nMaternity, Parental, Family Care\n\nCommunity Volunteer Time Off\n\n12 Paid Holidays\n\nCompany Paid Disability Insurance\n\n401k (with employer match)\n\nHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\n\nSupplemental Insurance\n\nMental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nWellness program\n\nBenefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions\n\nVelera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.\n\nVelera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following \"EEO is the Law\" Poster . Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.\n\nVelera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here .\n\nThis role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.\n\nAs an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@velera.com for assistance.","datePosted":"2026-09-09T08:57:48.144Z","dateModified":"2026-09-09T08:57:48.144Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Velera","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocationType":"TELECOMMUTE","applicantLocationRequirements":{"@type":"Country","name":"US"},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b1565924cc7010d8a905ee3e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b1565924cc7010d8a905ee3e"}}