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Cost Analyst roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure two-year work authorization with no lottery and indefinite renewals, making long-term U.S. career planning straightforward from day one.
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
The Tempe manufacturing site finance is responsible for the financial control, reporting, and analysis of the Tempe Device Manufacturing Operation. The team provides financial support to manufacturing operations as well as Quality Assurance, Maintenance and Engineering, Materials Management, and BTS support functions. The Senior Cost Analyst is responsible for financial accounting, cost allocation, collection of data, and preparation of reports that maintain AbbVie’s cost accounting systems for businesses supported.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and develops drafts of annual Plan, LRP and LBEs as required.
- Ensures complete, accurate and timely monthly actual results, including variance analysis and commentary. Understands monthly results and communicates issues versus benchmarks to plant management.
- Financial support for Plan and Update. Actuals/LBE (Latest Best Estimate) preparation. Review and understand variances from Plan/Update/LBE. Provide mid-month analysis of actuals and trend against LBE to plant management.
- Responsible for assisting Operations team in the identification of areas for cost reductions and operational improvements, annual budget process, periodic forecasting and periodic analysis of operations performance.
- Prepare, coordinate, and develop standards for assigned products or cost centers, and ensure timely communication of information.
- Prepare and analyze journal entries and account reconciliations as needed during month-end close process to maintain appropriate internal controls.
- Provide ad hoc analysis to support complex decision making.
- Leads plant reviews and understands the growth/performance of their business and analyzes variances of actuals vs benchmark.
- Responds to requests for internal audit, external audit and intercompany billing for tax allocation purposes under guidance of a manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- CPA/MBA desirable.
- Minimum 4+ year’s related accounting experience required with at least 1 year in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Familiarity with standard cost variances analysis preferred.
- Experience in SAP and HFM preferred.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
The Tempe manufacturing site finance is responsible for the financial control, reporting, and analysis of the Tempe Device Manufacturing Operation. The team provides financial support to manufacturing operations as well as Quality Assurance, Maintenance and Engineering, Materials Management, and BTS support functions. The Senior Cost Analyst is responsible for financial accounting, cost allocation, collection of data, and preparation of reports that maintain AbbVie’s cost accounting systems for businesses supported.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and develops drafts of annual Plan, LRP and LBEs as required.
- Ensures complete, accurate and timely monthly actual results, including variance analysis and commentary. Understands monthly results and communicates issues versus benchmarks to plant management.
- Financial support for Plan and Update. Actuals/LBE (Latest Best Estimate) preparation. Review and understand variances from Plan/Update/LBE. Provide mid-month analysis of actuals and trend against LBE to plant management.
- Responsible for assisting Operations team in the identification of areas for cost reductions and operational improvements, annual budget process, periodic forecasting and periodic analysis of operations performance.
- Prepare, coordinate, and develop standards for assigned products or cost centers, and ensure timely communication of information.
- Prepare and analyze journal entries and account reconciliations as needed during month-end close process to maintain appropriate internal controls.
- Provide ad hoc analysis to support complex decision making.
- Leads plant reviews and understands the growth/performance of their business and analyzes variances of actuals vs benchmark.
- Responds to requests for internal audit, external audit and intercompany billing for tax allocation purposes under guidance of a manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- CPA/MBA desirable.
- Minimum 4+ year’s related accounting experience required with at least 1 year in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Familiarity with standard cost variances analysis preferred.
- Experience in SAP and HFM preferred.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Cost Analyst
Translate your Australian credentials before applying
U.S. employers assess degrees against a four-year bachelor's standard. A three-year Australian degree in accounting or finance is generally accepted for E-3 purposes, but have a credentials evaluation ready if your employer's HR team raises the question.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filing history
The E-3 requires a certified Labor Condition Application before your visa interview. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs for cost analyst or financial analyst roles, confirming they already understand the process.
Frame your CPA or CMA status for U.S. recruiters
Australian CPA or CMA credentials don't automatically translate in U.S. job postings. Specify the credential's issuing body and note U.S. equivalency upfront in your resume so hiring managers don't screen you out before the sponsorship conversation starts.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA certification with DOL, prepares your DS-160, and readies your consulate package, keeping the process on track without your employer needing to engage outside immigration counsel.
Understand the prevailing wage requirement before negotiating
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your job zone and metro area. Check the OFLC wage library for your target city before salary discussions so your offer is structured correctly for LCA certification from the start.
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Find Cost Analyst JobsCost Analyst E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Cost Analyst jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Cost Analyst roles filtered specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't distinguish between visa types, so you'll waste time on postings where H-1B is the only option an employer has considered. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where Australian professionals can realistically secure an offer and sponsorship.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Cost Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Cost Analyst positions require at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related quantitative field, which meets the specialty occupation threshold USCIS applies to E-3 petitions. Roles involving cost modeling, variance analysis, or financial forecasting consistently clear this bar. Generalist analyst titles with no specific degree requirement can be harder to support, so confirm the job description specifies a relevant field.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Cost Analyst roles in the U.S.?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is straightforwardly better for this role. There is no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and the visa is processed at a U.S. consulate in Australia rather than through a lengthy USCIS petition. H-1B requires lottery selection and can take months longer. Both require employer sponsorship and an LCA, but the E-3 timeline from offer to start date is typically much shorter.
Can I change employers after I start working on an E-3 as a Cost Analyst?
Yes, but you need a fresh LCA and, if you're already in the U.S., your new employer must have the certified LCA before you begin work. There's no portability provision like the one available under H-1B after 180 days. If you're between jobs, the E-3 doesn't include a statutory grace period coded into the visa itself, so timing the transition carefully around your I-94 expiry matters.
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