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Financial Officer roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals with a job offer in hand.
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The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) provides strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for all business‑support functions—administration, facilities, finance, human resources, information technology, institutional research, and research administration. The role oversees 7-10 direct reports that collectively manage a large group of professional staff across seven functional units, and is responsible for a $100+ million annual operating budget. The CFAO partners with the Dean, senior leadership team, and the Thayer Board of Advisors and collaborates with campus colleagues to translate the school’s vision into operational reality.
Description
The next CFAO will be a vital partner to academic and administrative leaders across both Thayer and Dartmouth. Leading a broad operational portfolio and a team spanning seven functional areas, the CFAO will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and service excellence. The successful candidate will bring sophisticated financial and operational expertise, a deep appreciation for the research and teaching mission of a premier university, and strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across a decentralized institution. Working closely with leaders throughout Dartmouth, the CFAO will serve as a strategic bridge between the school and the wider university community, helping to advance institutional priorities while ensuring that Thayer’s distinctive needs and aspirations are effectively represented.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Proven record as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in a complex, mission‑driven organization.
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience overseeing finance, HR, and facilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and capital‑project finance; experience managing a multi‑million‑dollar budget.
- Track record of delivering large‑scale initiatives on time and on budget, with measurable impact on efficiency and effectiveness.
- Experience leading and developing diverse teams of 50+ staff; commitment to inclusive leadership.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills; ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable information for varied audiences.
- Unquestioned personal and professional integrity; commitment to transparency and accountability.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related) strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related) strongly preferred.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Elisabeth Waltz
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-3091
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Dean Doug Van Citters
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Additional Instructions
Dartmouth College has retained an external firm, Isaacson Miller, to manage the search for the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. For more information and to apply for this role, please click here to visit Isaacson Miller’s website.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Kristen Andersen at kandersen@imsearch.com
Key Accountabilities
Executive Leadership
- Partner with the Dean and the Senior Leadership Team to advance Thayer’s strategic agenda
- Shape and implement Thayer’s strategic objectives, priorities, plans and initiatives
- Lead the development of Thayer’s finance and administration vision and strategy, with a focus on infrastructure improvement, risk management, financial impact, and operational efficiency
- Deliver concise financial and operational updates to the Thayer Board of Advisors
- Represent the Dean and/or the School on institutional committees and policymaking bodies
- Lead and coordinate school-wide events, such as the Investiture Ceremony
Percentage Of Time
25
Financial Management
- Partner with the Finance Director to lead the development of annual operating budgets, capital budgets, quarterly projections and long range forecasts for academic, research and administrative units
- Deliver regular consolidated financial reports and various analyses to internal and external stakeholders
- Drive revenue‑generation strategies while rigorously controlling costs
- Oversee a robust internal controls framework to ensure compliance with Dartmouth policies and external regulations
- Engage with other Dartmouth schools and, more broadly, peer institutions to share best practices and develop a timely framework for making financial decisions.
Percentage Of Time
25
Human Resources and Staff Development
- Partner with the HR Director to oversee recruitment, promotion, compensation, performance management, professional development, and succession planning for Thayer staff
- Partner with the Dean on faculty hiring, retention, annual faculty letters, and workload management
- Establish clear performance metrics, identify skill gaps and create targeted training programs, provide coaching/mentoring, and implement professional development plans
- Assist with mediation of employee relations issues
- Recruit, retain, and develop a high‑caliber administrative operations team
Percentage Of Time
10
Administrative Operations
- Provide support, guidance, and accountability to direct reports, and coach them to provide the same for their teams
- Work with Facilities Director to set policies for building operations, space planning, and capital projects; manage space inventory and coordinate renovations and maintenance with Campus Services
- Partner with Research Administration Director and faculty to grow research funding; negotiate/approve contracts; supervise award lifecycle from award to close‑out
- Collaborate with the Computing Director to define the IT roadmap; ensure secure, reliable, mission‑aligned technology for teaching, research, and administration
- Leverage Institutional Research to develop and track metric dashboards, benchmark against peers, and manage survey‑response processes
- Collaborate with Administrative Manager to oversee academic support services for Thayer faculty and ensure high‑quality service delivery
- Align school initiatives with Dartmouth HR, Campus Services, and IT; drive data‑informed continuous improvement across all functions
- Respond to more complicated inquiries escalated from other groups, connecting the right people and policies; determining when issues should be made into policies
Percentage Of Time
40
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Purpose
The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) provides strategic and day‑to‑day leadership for all business‑support functions—administration, facilities, finance, human resources, information technology, institutional research, and research administration. The role oversees 7-10 direct reports that collectively manage a large group of professional staff across seven functional units, and is responsible for a $100+ million annual operating budget. The CFAO partners with the Dean, senior leadership team, and the Thayer Board of Advisors and collaborates with campus colleagues to translate the school’s vision into operational reality.
Description
The next CFAO will be a vital partner to academic and administrative leaders across both Thayer and Dartmouth. Leading a broad operational portfolio and a team spanning seven functional areas, the CFAO will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and service excellence. The successful candidate will bring sophisticated financial and operational expertise, a deep appreciation for the research and teaching mission of a premier university, and strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across a decentralized institution. Working closely with leaders throughout Dartmouth, the CFAO will serve as a strategic bridge between the school and the wider university community, helping to advance institutional priorities while ensuring that Thayer’s distinctive needs and aspirations are effectively represented.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Proven record as a trusted advisor to senior leadership in a complex, mission‑driven organization.
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience overseeing finance, HR, and facilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and capital‑project finance; experience managing a multi‑million‑dollar budget.
- Track record of delivering large‑scale initiatives on time and on budget, with measurable impact on efficiency and effectiveness.
- Experience leading and developing diverse teams of 50+ staff; commitment to inclusive leadership.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills; ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable information for varied audiences.
- Unquestioned personal and professional integrity; commitment to transparency and accountability.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related) strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, or related) strongly preferred.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Elisabeth Waltz
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-3091
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Dean Doug Van Citters
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
Additional Instructions
Dartmouth College has retained an external firm, Isaacson Miller, to manage the search for the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. For more information and to apply for this role, please click here to visit Isaacson Miller’s website.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Kristen Andersen at kandersen@imsearch.com
Key Accountabilities
Executive Leadership
- Partner with the Dean and the Senior Leadership Team to advance Thayer’s strategic agenda
- Shape and implement Thayer’s strategic objectives, priorities, plans and initiatives
- Lead the development of Thayer’s finance and administration vision and strategy, with a focus on infrastructure improvement, risk management, financial impact, and operational efficiency
- Deliver concise financial and operational updates to the Thayer Board of Advisors
- Represent the Dean and/or the School on institutional committees and policymaking bodies
- Lead and coordinate school-wide events, such as the Investiture Ceremony
Percentage Of Time
25
Financial Management
- Partner with the Finance Director to lead the development of annual operating budgets, capital budgets, quarterly projections and long range forecasts for academic, research and administrative units
- Deliver regular consolidated financial reports and various analyses to internal and external stakeholders
- Drive revenue‑generation strategies while rigorously controlling costs
- Oversee a robust internal controls framework to ensure compliance with Dartmouth policies and external regulations
- Engage with other Dartmouth schools and, more broadly, peer institutions to share best practices and develop a timely framework for making financial decisions.
Percentage Of Time
25
Human Resources and Staff Development
- Partner with the HR Director to oversee recruitment, promotion, compensation, performance management, professional development, and succession planning for Thayer staff
- Partner with the Dean on faculty hiring, retention, annual faculty letters, and workload management
- Establish clear performance metrics, identify skill gaps and create targeted training programs, provide coaching/mentoring, and implement professional development plans
- Assist with mediation of employee relations issues
- Recruit, retain, and develop a high‑caliber administrative operations team
Percentage Of Time
10
Administrative Operations
- Provide support, guidance, and accountability to direct reports, and coach them to provide the same for their teams
- Work with Facilities Director to set policies for building operations, space planning, and capital projects; manage space inventory and coordinate renovations and maintenance with Campus Services
- Partner with Research Administration Director and faculty to grow research funding; negotiate/approve contracts; supervise award lifecycle from award to close‑out
- Collaborate with the Computing Director to define the IT roadmap; ensure secure, reliable, mission‑aligned technology for teaching, research, and administration
- Leverage Institutional Research to develop and track metric dashboards, benchmark against peers, and manage survey‑response processes
- Collaborate with Administrative Manager to oversee academic support services for Thayer faculty and ensure high‑quality service delivery
- Align school initiatives with Dartmouth HR, Campus Services, and IT; drive data‑informed continuous improvement across all functions
- Respond to more complicated inquiries escalated from other groups, connecting the right people and policies; determining when issues should be made into policies
Percentage Of Time
40
- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Financial Officer
Align your credentials to U.S. standards
Your Australian three-year bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized body before your employer starts the LCA.
Target employers with established finance teams
Focus on U.S. companies with dedicated treasury, accounting, or corporate finance departments. These employers already have HR and legal infrastructure to handle DOL Labor Condition Applications, which reduces friction when you raise E-3 sponsorship.
Search for E-3 roles using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer. Migrate Mate manages the process end-to-end, from DOL certification to consulate preparation, so you're not navigating the paperwork alone.
Frame sponsorship as a low-cost employer benefit
When raising the E-3 with hiring managers, explain that it involves no lottery and no employer-side quota risk. Financial officers are scarce enough that most U.S. finance teams will file once they understand the process is straightforward compared to H-1B visa.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation requirements
The DOL and USCIS require that the Financial Officer role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles blending general management with finance oversight can fail this test, so review your job description before accepting an offer.
Prepare for LCA wage level scrutiny
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Senior Financial Officer titles often map to wage Level III or IV, so confirm your offered salary meets that threshold before the LCA is filed.
E-3 Visa Financial Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Financial Officer jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Financial Officer roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Because the E-3 has no cap or lottery, many finance employers who won't consider H-1B candidates will sponsor an E-3. Search by role and filter for Australian-eligible positions to surface relevant listings.
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 Financial Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Financial Officer positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Roles that accept any degree or substitute significant experience for education can face USCIS scrutiny. A well-drafted job description that specifies the required field is the most important protective step your employer can take.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian Financial Officers?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, has a separate 10,500-per-year allocation that has never been exhausted, and carries no lottery. An H-1B requires entering a randomized selection process with roughly a 25 percent chance of being chosen in recent years. For an Australian Financial Officer, the E-3 is the more predictable and faster path to U.S. employment authorization.
Can I change Financial Officer employers while on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if your current stamp has expired. If you're already in the U.S. and your new employer is ready to file, you can begin work once the new LCA is certified and both parties have the supporting documentation in place.