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Financial Planning Analysis (FP&A) roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics. Australian professionals bring strong analytical credentials to U.S. employers, and the E-3's no-lottery structure means your sponsorship timeline depends on your offer, not a random draw.
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Grant Thornton is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Associate Director to join the team in Chicago, IL.
Grant Thornton is building a world-class Finance & Accounting organization to power decisions, performance, and growth across an increasingly global business. As Associate Director, FP&A Lead for North America, you will own the U.S. and Americas performance view — spanning budgeting, performance management, and day-to-day decision support — and partner with the Head of FP&A on global consolidated performance, budgeting, and rolling forecasts across all countries and service lines.
A defining priority is leading the FP&A integration of newly joined platform entities — Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Cayman — onto standard processes, reporting, and performance frameworks. You will also deliver board and investor materials and continuously raise the bar on the reliability and speed of enterprise reporting.
This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to the CFO, Head of FP&A, Board, and investors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Decision Support
- Act as copilot to the CFO, Head of FP&A, and senior business leaders, translating performance, industry trends, and economic indicators into clear narratives and actions for the ELT and Board.
- Provide finance input into M&A, value creation, and strategic investments.
Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management
- Lead U.S. and Americas budgeting and forecasting; partner with the Head of FP&A on global consolidated performance, budgeting, and rolling forecasts across all countries and service lines.
- Drive top-down guidance, planning assumptions, and target-setting, and maintain a disciplined rolling forecast cadence.
- Define strategic KPIs and partner with Service Line leaders, ICS functions, and regional finance teams on pricing, utilization, margin, mix, and growth drivers.
- Lead scenario planning to surface risks and opportunities and inform proactive mitigation.
Board, Investor & Executive Reporting
- Deliver board and investor materials and executive reporting for the CFO, ELT, and Board committees.
- Continuously improve the reliability and delivery speed of reporting through automation, standardization, and stronger controls.
Technology, Standardization & Team Leadership
- Partner with IT and Data to deploy emerging FP&A tools — strengthening data architecture, governance, BI, and automation — and drive standardization across a multi-jurisdiction platform.
- Lead and mentor FP&A analysts and managers; collaborate with Controllership on monthly close analytics and enterprise reporting.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 7–10+ years of progressive Finance experience (FP&A, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Consulting, or similar), including team or workstream leadership.
- Proven track record leading FP&A integrations, carve-outs, or multi-entity consolidations — ideally across international jurisdictions.
- Experience preparing board- and investor-facing financial materials.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills in multi-currency, multi-entity environments.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience with enterprise planning and BI tools.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and lead through ambiguity.
Preferred
- Direct exposure to Latin America, the Caribbean, or other international jurisdictions.
- Familiarity with ERP, BI/reporting tools, data governance, and finance transformation programs.
- Track record of improving reporting reliability and speed through process, data, or automation initiatives.
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
Strong collaborator who influences across regions, functions, and cultures. Detail-oriented with sound business judgment and executive presence. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, building structure, and developing talent. Embodies GT's CLEARR values — Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is between $136,000 and $204,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
INTRODUCTION
Grant Thornton is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Associate Director to join the team in Chicago, IL.
Grant Thornton is building a world-class Finance & Accounting organization to power decisions, performance, and growth across an increasingly global business. As Associate Director, FP&A Lead for North America, you will own the U.S. and Americas performance view — spanning budgeting, performance management, and day-to-day decision support — and partner with the Head of FP&A on global consolidated performance, budgeting, and rolling forecasts across all countries and service lines.
A defining priority is leading the FP&A integration of newly joined platform entities — Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Cayman — onto standard processes, reporting, and performance frameworks. You will also deliver board and investor materials and continuously raise the bar on the reliability and speed of enterprise reporting.
This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to the CFO, Head of FP&A, Board, and investors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Decision Support
- Act as copilot to the CFO, Head of FP&A, and senior business leaders, translating performance, industry trends, and economic indicators into clear narratives and actions for the ELT and Board.
- Provide finance input into M&A, value creation, and strategic investments.
Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management
- Lead U.S. and Americas budgeting and forecasting; partner with the Head of FP&A on global consolidated performance, budgeting, and rolling forecasts across all countries and service lines.
- Drive top-down guidance, planning assumptions, and target-setting, and maintain a disciplined rolling forecast cadence.
- Define strategic KPIs and partner with Service Line leaders, ICS functions, and regional finance teams on pricing, utilization, margin, mix, and growth drivers.
- Lead scenario planning to surface risks and opportunities and inform proactive mitigation.
Board, Investor & Executive Reporting
- Deliver board and investor materials and executive reporting for the CFO, ELT, and Board committees.
- Continuously improve the reliability and delivery speed of reporting through automation, standardization, and stronger controls.
Technology, Standardization & Team Leadership
- Partner with IT and Data to deploy emerging FP&A tools — strengthening data architecture, governance, BI, and automation — and drive standardization across a multi-jurisdiction platform.
- Lead and mentor FP&A analysts and managers; collaborate with Controllership on monthly close analytics and enterprise reporting.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 7–10+ years of progressive Finance experience (FP&A, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Consulting, or similar), including team or workstream leadership.
- Proven track record leading FP&A integrations, carve-outs, or multi-entity consolidations — ideally across international jurisdictions.
- Experience preparing board- and investor-facing financial materials.
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills in multi-currency, multi-entity environments.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience with enterprise planning and BI tools.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and lead through ambiguity.
Preferred
- Direct exposure to Latin America, the Caribbean, or other international jurisdictions.
- Familiarity with ERP, BI/reporting tools, data governance, and finance transformation programs.
- Track record of improving reporting reliability and speed through process, data, or automation initiatives.
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
Strong collaborator who influences across regions, functions, and cultures. Detail-oriented with sound business judgment and executive presence. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, building structure, and developing talent. Embodies GT's CLEARR values — Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility.
COMPENSATION
- The base salary range for this position is between $136,000 and $204,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Financial Planning Analysis Fp A
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Your three-year Australian bachelor's in finance or accounting is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes. Document the equivalency clearly in your application materials before outreach begins.
Target employers with active FP&A hiring pipelines
Search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to identify companies that have recently certified LCAs for financial analyst or FP&A titles. These employers already understand the E-3 process and won't need to be convinced to sponsor.
Frame sponsorship as a fixed-cost process for hiring managers
Many FP&A hiring managers confuse the E-3 with the H-1B lottery and assume sponsorship is expensive and uncertain. The E-3 has no lottery, no cap risk, and employer costs are limited to the LCA filing and visa fees.
Verify your job title maps to a specialty occupation definition
Roles titled 'Financial Analyst' or 'FP&A Analyst' consistently qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards. If your offer letter uses a generic title like 'Business Analyst,' ask the employer to align it with the degree-specific function you'll perform.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa application can proceed, and the sequencing matters. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the full process from LCA submission through consulate appointment so nothing falls out of order.
Prepare for prevailing wage questions before your offer is finalized
Your employer's LCA must certify that your offered salary meets DOL prevailing wage levels for FP&A roles in the specific metro area. Review the DOL wage database for your target city before negotiating so you understand the floor going in.
E-3 Visa Financial Planning Analysis Fp A: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find FP&A jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Financial Planning Analysis roles by E-3 sponsorship directly. Most general job boards don't surface sponsorship status at all, which means you waste time applying to employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals seeking U.S. roles with E-3 eligibility, so every result is already screened for 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 an FP&A role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3 visa?
Yes. Financial Planning and Analysis roles consistently qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties demand that theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, and FP&A modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis work meets that standard.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for FP&A professionals?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australian FP&A professionals. The H-1B requires winning a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate and can take over a year to activate. The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and can be obtained in weeks once your employer files the LCA. You can also renew it indefinitely in two-year increments as long as you hold a qualifying role.
Can I switch FP&A employers after my E-3 is approved?
Yes, but your E-3 is tied to a specific employer and role. If you change jobs, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa or an amended status filing. You can start working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and the new visa or status change is in place, not before.