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Manager of Finance 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, indefinitely renewable E-3 status with no lottery, making this one of the more accessible paths to U.S. corporate finance leadership.
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Location:
Best Western Honolulu, HI
Overview:
The Director of Finance is responsible for providing consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel by focusing on the profitability of the business; maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting; ensuring acceptable levels on internal control; ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and Highgate Hotels’s Standard Operating Procedures; and safeguarding owners/investors assets.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements for the property: cash flow statements, management of receivables, payables, cash balances, control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds.
- Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Highgate Hotels established guidelines. Monitors and controls Hotel’s cash flow and operating forecast.
- Creates annual budgets and monthly variance analysis. Investigates and critiques variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
- Ensure hotels’ compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Provide assistance to management in enforcing compliance on all these items.
- Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotels’ financial objectives.
- Complies with Standard Accounting policies and procedures and internal controls for finance and accounting operations.
- Timely reviews and approval of all balance sheet accounts, including monthly bank reconciliation and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Establish and continually audit all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records.
- Successful completion of all internal and external financial audits, including coordination of work with CPA firms and delivering information requested by auditors on a timely basis.
- Hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling and discipline.
- Maintain compliance with Highgate Hotels’ standards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the hotel.
- Directs or prepares all financial reports in accordance with Highgate Hotels’ requirements, meeting various due dates and deadlines, i.e:
- Weekly: A/R & A/P Aging, Flash Reports, Payroll Reports, Revenue Updates
- Monthly: Financial Statements, Forecasting Key Statistics Report, Cash Flow
- Annual: Budgets, 5-Year Plans, 5-Year Capital Plans
- Timely interacts with Executive Committee members to assure that property operations are on track and under control at all times.
- Monitor hotels’ compliance in meeting required report deadlines and due dates and react accordingly.
- Monitor the accurate production of the hotel daily operating report.
- Executes other special projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- At least 5 or more years of Hospitality Finance/Accounting experience.
- Prior Controller or Director of Finance experience, preferably at a premium-branded Hotel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Finance or Accounting.
- Must supervise 2 or more employees.
- Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing and in the operation of all hotel-specific systems.
Compensation Type: Yearly
Location:
Best Western Honolulu, HI
Overview:
The Director of Finance is responsible for providing consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel by focusing on the profitability of the business; maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting; ensuring acceptable levels on internal control; ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and Highgate Hotels’s Standard Operating Procedures; and safeguarding owners/investors assets.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements for the property: cash flow statements, management of receivables, payables, cash balances, control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds.
- Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Highgate Hotels established guidelines. Monitors and controls Hotel’s cash flow and operating forecast.
- Creates annual budgets and monthly variance analysis. Investigates and critiques variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
- Ensure hotels’ compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Provide assistance to management in enforcing compliance on all these items.
- Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotels’ financial objectives.
- Complies with Standard Accounting policies and procedures and internal controls for finance and accounting operations.
- Timely reviews and approval of all balance sheet accounts, including monthly bank reconciliation and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Establish and continually audit all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records.
- Successful completion of all internal and external financial audits, including coordination of work with CPA firms and delivering information requested by auditors on a timely basis.
- Hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling and discipline.
- Maintain compliance with Highgate Hotels’ standards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the hotel.
- Directs or prepares all financial reports in accordance with Highgate Hotels’ requirements, meeting various due dates and deadlines, i.e:
- Weekly: A/R & A/P Aging, Flash Reports, Payroll Reports, Revenue Updates
- Monthly: Financial Statements, Forecasting Key Statistics Report, Cash Flow
- Annual: Budgets, 5-Year Plans, 5-Year Capital Plans
- Timely interacts with Executive Committee members to assure that property operations are on track and under control at all times.
- Monitor hotels’ compliance in meeting required report deadlines and due dates and react accordingly.
- Monitor the accurate production of the hotel daily operating report.
- Executes other special projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- At least 5 or more years of Hospitality Finance/Accounting experience.
- Prior Controller or Director of Finance experience, preferably at a premium-branded Hotel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Finance or Accounting.
- Must supervise 2 or more employees.
- Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing and in the operation of all hotel-specific systems.
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Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Your Australian three-year bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes. Include your CPA, CA, or CFA designation prominently, U.S. hiring managers recognize these and they strengthen your specialty occupation case.
Target companies with dedicated finance leadership teams
Multinational firms and publicly listed companies are more likely to have in-house HR teams familiar with E-3 sponsorship. Search for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for financial manager roles through the DOL's public disclosure data to confirm prior sponsorship activity.
Clarify the LCA before accepting an offer
The employer must file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa. Confirm during offer negotiations that the company will file the LCA promptly, delays here push back your consulate appointment and start date.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Finance roles involve detailed specialty occupation documentation, prevailing wage attestations, and consulate prep. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, so the process doesn't stall after you've accepted an offer.
Address dual intent proactively at your consulate interview
Consular officers assess nonimmigrant intent for E-3 applicants. If you're open to long-term U.S. residency, you don't need to hide it, but come prepared to explain your immediate role, your employer's business case, and your ties to Australia to demonstrate you hold genuine nonimmigrant intent for this visa period.
Negotiate your start date around consulate appointment wait times
E-3 consulate appointments in Sydney and Melbourne can run several weeks out during peak periods. When finalising your start date with your employer, build in at least four to six weeks after the LCA is certified to account for scheduling and passport return time.
E-3 Visa Manager Of Finance: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Manager of Finance jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search specifically for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for financial manager roles, this confirms they've sponsored E-3 or H-1B visa workers before and understand the process. Migrate Mate surfaces these employers directly, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with E-3 sponsorship rather than educating hiring teams from scratch.
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 Manager of Finance role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field. If the job description accepts any degree or emphasizes general business skills over financial expertise, it may face scrutiny. Roles tied to financial reporting, FP&A, treasury, or compliance with a clear degree requirement are the strongest candidates.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian finance professionals?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has a 10,500 annual cap that has never been exhausted, meaning there's no lottery and no waiting period. The H-1B involves an annual lottery with roughly 25% selection odds. For an Australian finance professional, the E-3 is a direct path to U.S. employment that doesn't depend on luck or a registration window.
Can I change employers after I start working on an E-3 in a finance role?
Yes, but you need a new LCA and a new E-3 visa tied to the new employer before you start working for them. Your E-3 status is employer-specific, so the new employer must complete the DOL filing process first. If you're already in the U.S., plan for a brief gap or overlap period and consult on whether a consulate visit is required.