Job description

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC. With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way: responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in. The Head of FinOps & Cloud Billing bridges operations and finance for IREN's AI Cloud. The role owns the end-to-end path from usage telemetry through rating to invoice and audit; owns cost allocation, unit economics and gross margin per GPU-hour; and runs the compliance program for cloud operations. It is a build role: the leader defines the function, hires the team, stands up the tooling and controls, and embeds cost and billing accuracy as operational metrics reviewed alongside availability. Requirements • 10+ years across cloud operations, FinOps, cloud billing or infrastructure finance, including 3+ years leading a team; experience building a function from scratch. • Hands-on ownership of a usage-based billing or metering pipeline at a cloud, hosting, colocation or SaaS provider — telemetry ingestion, rating, invoicing and reconciliation. • Demonstrated FinOps practice: cost allocation, showback/chargeback, unit-economics modelling and forecast-versus-actual reporting for large infrastructure fleets. • Direct experience taking an organization through SOC 2 and/or ISO 27001 — control design, evidence, auditor management. • Comfortable working with engineers and data: SQL and data-pipeline literacy, ability to specify metering requirements and challenge implementations. • Executive-level communication; able to present margin and compliance posture to a CTO, CFO and enterprise customers. Preferred • GPU / HPC / AI-infrastructure economics: power-driven cost structures, GPU generation lifecycle, utilization and commitment models. • FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) or equivalent; familiarity with the FOCUS billing-data specification. • Experience in a company transitioning business models or scaling rapidly, where controls were built while the business was live. • Exposure to FedRAMP or other regulated-market frameworks; experience with revenue-recognition considerations for usage-based contracts. Leadership attributes • Builder's bias — defines the function, hires well, and gets controls in place without slowing the operation. • Independence — willing to report uncomfortable margin or billing findings to peers whose teams they measure. • Systems thinker who connects metering, cost, pricing and compliance into one coherent operating picture. Responsibilities Billing integrity & metering • Own the usage-metering-to-invoice pipeline: reconcile telemetry, rating and invoicing; define and run the billing-accuracy audit; eliminate revenue leakage. • Partner with the control-plane software organization and the Sr. Director of Cloud on metering requirements for new products, SKUs and GPU generations. • Establish billing dispute handling with Cloud Support and Finance, including root-cause and remediation of systemic errors. • Partner with SOX compliance, both internally and with customers, on SOX billing compliance and reporting to ensure a seamless stream of revenue integrity pipeline. FinOps & unit economics • Build cost allocation and showback/chargeback for the AI Cloud: cost per GPU-hour by site, cluster, GPU generation and customer. • Own forecast-versus-actual reporting for cloud operating cost and utilization; provide the cost lens on capacity and fleet-lifecycle decisions with the Capacity & Fleet Planner. • Drive gross-margin improvement programs — utilization, power, idle capacity, commitment structures — and report progress to the VP and CTO. Compliance • Run the SOC 2 (Type I then Type II) and ISO 27001 programs for cloud operations; own control design, evidence collection and auditor management for the operational controls in scope. • Maintain a live view of certification status for the CISO and Sales; ensure certification gaps never surprise an enterprise deal. Leadership & operating model • Hire and lead the FinOps & Cloud Billing team (2 FinOps Analysts, 2 Billing & Metering Engineers, 1 Cloud Compliance Lead); set the team's roadmap and operating cadence. • Represent cost, billing and compliance in the Cloud Operations leadership team alongside the Sr. Directors of SRE and Cloud, the Director of Cloud Support and the AD, Service Management. • Be the primary Cloud Operations interface to Finance (revenue accounting, SOX, FP&A), Sales Operations (pricing and contracts) and Security (CISO). Benefits At IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader Total Rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success. Compensation • The expected base salary for this role USD $250,000 – $290,000/annum. • Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region. • Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, equity (long-term incentive). • Relocation or Living-out-allowance / per diem (as appliable and based on successful candidate circumstances) Health & Wellness • 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance • Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan • Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources Retirement & Financial Wealth • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Access to financial planning and legal services Time Off & Leave Programs • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays Growth & Development • Internal skills training and advancement pathways • Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training Community & Culture • Company events and team-building activities We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need! IE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation. IE US Operations, Inc. “IREN” participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. By applying for this position and submitting your resume and application materials, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with our Job Applicant Privacy Statement available on our website at www.iren.com.

Requirements

Must-haves

10+ years across cloud operations, FinOps, cloud billing or infrastructure finance, including 3+ years leading a team; experience building a function from scratch.
Hands-on ownership of a usage-based billing or metering pipeline at a cloud, hosting, colocation or SaaS provider — telemetry ingestion, rating, invoicing and reconciliation.
Demonstrated FinOps practice: cost allocation, showback/chargeback, unit-economics modelling and forecast-versus-actual reporting for large infrastructure fleets.
Direct experience taking an organization through SOC 2 and/or ISO 27001 — control design, evidence, auditor management.
Comfortable working with engineers and data: SQL and data-pipeline literacy, ability to specify metering requirements and challenge implementations.
Executive-level communication; able to present margin and compliance posture to a CTO, CFO and enterprise customers.
FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) or equivalent; familiarity with the FOCUS billing-data specification.
Experience in a company transitioning business models or scaling rapidly, where controls were built while the business was live.
Exposure to FedRAMP or other regulated-market frameworks; experience with revenue-recognition considerations for usage-based contracts.
Leadership attributes • Builder's bias — defines the function, hires well, and gets controls in place without slowing the operation.
Independence — willing to report uncomfortable margin or billing findings to peers whose teams they measure.
Systems thinker who connects metering, cost, pricing and compliance into one coherent operating picture.
Billing integrity & metering • Own the usage-metering-to-invoice pipeline: reconcile telemetry, rating and invoicing; define and run the billing-accuracy audit; eliminate revenue leakage.
Partner with the control-plane software organization and the Sr. Director of Cloud on metering requirements for new products, SKUs and GPU generations.
Establish billing dispute handling with Cloud Support and Finance, including root-cause and remediation of systemic errors.
Partner with SOX compliance, both internally and with customers, on SOX billing compliance and reporting to ensure a seamless stream of revenue integrity pipeline.
FinOps & unit economics • Build cost allocation and showback/chargeback for the AI Cloud: cost per GPU-hour by site, cluster, GPU generation and customer.
Own forecast-versus-actual reporting for cloud operating cost and utilization; provide the cost lens on capacity and fleet-lifecycle decisions with the Capacity & Fleet Planner.
Drive gross-margin improvement programs — utilization, power, idle capacity, commitment structures — and report progress to the VP and CTO.
Compliance • Run the SOC 2 (Type I then Type II) and ISO 27001 programs for cloud operations; own control design, evidence collection and auditor management for the operational controls in scope.
Maintain a live view of certification status for the CISO and Sales; ensure certification gaps never surprise an enterprise deal.
Leadership & operating model • Hire and lead the FinOps & Cloud Billing team (2 FinOps Analysts, 2 Billing & Metering Engineers, 1 Cloud Compliance Lead); set the team's roadmap and operating cadence.
Represent cost, billing and compliance in the Cloud Operations leadership team alongside the Sr. Directors of SRE and Cloud, the Director of Cloud Support and the AD, Service Management.

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Preferred • GPU / HPC / AI-infrastructure economics: power-driven cost structures, GPU generation lifecycle, utilization and commitment models.

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