CPT Finance Manager Jobs
Finance Manager roles on CPT give F-1 students hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while satisfying the integral curriculum requirement. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start work, and the role must tie directly to your degree program in finance, accounting, or a related field.
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Job Summary
This role is in partnership with the Drexel Co-Op program. Under the oversight and direction of Financial Reporting management and in support of the Financial Reporting Senior Analyst, responsible for preparing all quarterly and annual external financial statements/reports as required of the Company on the basis of Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP). Responsibilities including, but not limited to:
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the preparation and validation of quarterly Department of Insurance (DOI) financial reports/fillings and various other external financial filings.
- Preparing SSAP related adjustments and maintaining associated dimension in Oracle.
- Performing overall variance analysis on the above noted reports.
- Preparing assigned audited annual financial statements and related disclosures on a SSAP basis.
- Participating in the implementation of new SSAP guidance as it relates to the completeness and accuracy of the financial statements and related disclosures.
- Maintaining Workiva Financial Reporting module and all associated reports, report links, certifications, validation rules, etc.
- Identifying process inefficiencies, recommending efficient process alternatives, and assisting in implementation of such process improvements.
Education/Experience:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- Interest in obtaining a CPA certification in the future.
- Basic understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and their application.
- Basic understanding of SSAPs and their application is a plus.
- Exposure to coursework or projects involving the preparation of financial statements.
- Familiarity with annual audited financial statements, reports, and related disclosures through academic work or internships.
- Experience with Hyperion/Oracle or similar ERP systems is helpful but not required.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with Workiva and Statement Pro or similar systems is a plus.
- No prior professional experience required; previous internship or relevant coursework preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsFinance Manager CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Finance Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the position is directly tied to your degree program and your school has a formal cooperative education or internship requirement. Finance Manager roles typically qualify for students in finance, accounting, MBA, or financial engineering programs. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how well the specific job duties map to your enrolled coursework, not the job title alone.
Can I work as a Finance Manager on CPT while completing my thesis or dissertation?
Many schools allow CPT during thesis completion as long as the work remains integral to your academic program. The risk is that full-time CPT lasting 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility. If your Finance Manager role is full-time and extends across multiple semesters, track your cumulative CPT days carefully with your DSO before committing.
What job duties should a Finance Manager CPT offer letter include?
Your offer letter should describe specific responsibilities that mirror your curriculum, such as preparing financial models, managing budget cycles, analyzing variance reports, or overseeing treasury functions. Generic language like "assist with finance tasks" isn't enough. Your DSO needs to draw a direct line between the described duties and your enrolled courses to approve CPT.
How do I find Finance Manager employers experienced with F-1 work authorization?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Finance Manager openings by employers with documented Labor Condition Application filing history, which signals familiarity with work authorization processes. Targeting these employers reduces the time you spend explaining CPT to HR teams unfamiliar with F-1 requirements and increases the likelihood of a smooth onboarding.
Does CPT experience as a Finance Manager count toward H-1B specialty occupation eligibility?
CPT employment is valid U.S. work experience and can be listed on your resume and referenced in future H-1B visa petitions. Finance Manager roles fall under specialty occupation because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a related field. USCIS will evaluate the specific duties and your degree when assessing specialty occupation status, so detailed offer letters and performance records from your CPT period are worth retaining.