RSM US LLP
Integrated Cloud Consulting - Cloud FinOps Manager (Location Flexible)
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In order to address the most critical needs of our clients, RSM US LLP established the Integrated Cloud Consulting (IC) practice within our National Consulting team dedicated to serving the enterprise cloud and infrastructure platform needs of our clients by utilizing resources and expertise across the firm. This group consists of high-level leading consultants located throughout the globe positioned to serve a diverse client base within a variety of industries and are focused on meeting our clients where they need us most across a variety of domains - helping them realize their desired outcomes through our cloud advisory, implementation and operations. This team partners with our National Sales team in pre-sales activities, our Consulting leaders, and our extensive delivery teams to lead and oversee large-scale projects.
RSM is seeking a Cloud & FinOps Manager with strong cloud modernization experience and a demonstrated ability to help clients govern, optimize, and extract financial value from their technology investments. This role is hands-on and client-facing, combining delivery leadership with FinOps expertise to guide organizations through migration, modernization, cost optimization, and ongoing value management.
The successful candidate will bring deep working knowledge of FinOps frameworks, cloud financial management, application modernization patterns, and emerging AI-enabled optimization techniques. This individual will lead complex client engagements, manage consulting teams, and partner closely with client finance and technology leaders to align cloud spend with business outcomes.
This is a delivery and growth-enabling role, with responsibility for owning engagement execution, developing repeatable solution approaches, and contributing to go-to-market offerings focused on FinOps, cost optimization, and cloud value realization.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Manager within the IC practice, this role is responsible for:
Leading multiple client engagements simultaneously, including cloud migration, modernization, and FinOps transformation initiatives
Serving as a trusted advisor to client technology and finance leaders, with a strong focus on cloud economics, cost transparency, and value realization
Designing and executing FinOps operating models, including cost allocation, budgeting, forecasting, chargeback/showback, and optimization
Translating technical architecture and usage patterns into business-aligned financial insights and recommendations
Supporting business development by identifying FinOps-led opportunities within existing and new client relationships
Partnering with cloud vendors and FinOps tooling providers to design and implement client solutions
Managing, mentoring, and developing consulting team members across geographies
Contributing to the development of repeatable FinOps and cloud value management offerings, reference architectures, and delivery accelerators
Collaborating across RSM service lines to integrate FinOps into broader cloud, AI, and managed services offerings
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
8+ years of relevant consulting or industry experience
Strong proficiency in FinOps frameworks, tools, and best practices
Experience across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments
Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to communicate technical concepts in business terms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to work effectively in distributed and virtual teams
Willingness and ability to travel as required
Proven experience implementing cloud cost management and optimization solutions
Strong understanding of technology financial management beyond cloud, including application and platform spend
Experience linking cloud spend to business KPIs, outcomes, and operating metrics
Experience with application portfolio assessment and migration planning
Familiarity with modernization and refactoring strategies informed by cost and value drivers
Experience leveraging automation to improve operational efficiency and cost controls
Working knowledge of current AI platforms and copilots as applied to cloud operations, cost analysis, and modernization
Hands-on exposure to tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar platforms
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $112,100 - $225,500Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
RSM US LLP Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
Boston, United States
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