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Senior Financial Reporting Accountant roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Australian CPAs and CAs are well-positioned for these roles at U.S. public companies, private equity-backed firms, and Big Four clients. The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap, and renews in two-year increments.
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Top candidates will demonstrate knowledge with governmental accounting, fund accounting, research, and grants.
3 days per week minimum in office.
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position performs high-level professional accounting work and is responsible for the management of a complete set of accounts, preparation of financial statements and reports on University-wide accounting systems. This position exercises considerable judgment in maintaining accounting procedures and the preparation of statements and reports.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Prepares and verifies a variety of complex accounting, statistical, and narrative statements and reports requiring extensive analysis and interpretation of data.
- Establishes and maintains departmental accounting procedures, makes recommendations on the implementation of accounting system revisions to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and interim financial reports which includes review and approval of journal entries, preparation of financial statements such as balance sheets, income and expense reports, and cash flow analyses for individual entities and consolidated enterprise reports.
- May train, supervise, and evaluate clerical staff; may supervise professional staff.
- Reviews and analyzes proposed and new regulations, prepares recommendations regarding alternatives available to minimize fiscal impact.
- Performs monthly expense variance analysis.
- Prepares consolidations, inter-company transactions and reconciliations.
- Ensure company accounting procedures conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) requirements as appropriate.
- Responsible for developing and implementing process improvement initiatives relating to accounting and financial reporting.
- Functions as internal business partner to operations including finance directors and executive directors of the various entities as well as the University Accounting Department.
- Assists with periodic reviews, year-end audits and compliance activities in support of external auditors and the internal finance operation.
- Aids the controller and assistant controller in researching and documenting the organization's accounting position on technical subject matters.
- Special projects as requested.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated spreadsheet and database skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge with governmental accounting, fund accounting, research, and grants.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or equivalency.
- Four years of financial accounting experience.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Far Vision, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Sitting, Speaking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 86768
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule 8-5
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Business Services Building
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR ISC 10W System AR/Revenue
Category Finance/Accounting
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
Overview
Top candidates will demonstrate knowledge with governmental accounting, fund accounting, research, and grants.
3 days per week minimum in office.
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position performs high-level professional accounting work and is responsible for the management of a complete set of accounts, preparation of financial statements and reports on University-wide accounting systems. This position exercises considerable judgment in maintaining accounting procedures and the preparation of statements and reports.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Prepares and verifies a variety of complex accounting, statistical, and narrative statements and reports requiring extensive analysis and interpretation of data.
- Establishes and maintains departmental accounting procedures, makes recommendations on the implementation of accounting system revisions to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Responsible for monthly, quarterly and interim financial reports which includes review and approval of journal entries, preparation of financial statements such as balance sheets, income and expense reports, and cash flow analyses for individual entities and consolidated enterprise reports.
- May train, supervise, and evaluate clerical staff; may supervise professional staff.
- Reviews and analyzes proposed and new regulations, prepares recommendations regarding alternatives available to minimize fiscal impact.
- Performs monthly expense variance analysis.
- Prepares consolidations, inter-company transactions and reconciliations.
- Ensure company accounting procedures conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) requirements as appropriate.
- Responsible for developing and implementing process improvement initiatives relating to accounting and financial reporting.
- Functions as internal business partner to operations including finance directors and executive directors of the various entities as well as the University Accounting Department.
- Assists with periodic reviews, year-end audits and compliance activities in support of external auditors and the internal finance operation.
- Aids the controller and assistant controller in researching and documenting the organization's accounting position on technical subject matters.
- Special projects as requested.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated spreadsheet and database skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge with governmental accounting, fund accounting, research, and grants.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or equivalency.
- Four years of financial accounting experience.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Far Vision, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Sitting, Speaking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 86768
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule 8-5
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Business Services Building
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR ISC 10W System AR/Revenue
Category Finance/Accounting
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
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Translate your CA credentials for U.S. employers
Australian Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA designations aren't automatically recognized by U.S. hiring managers. Clarify the equivalency upfront in your resume and cover letter so employers don't confuse your qualifications with a U.S. CPA license requirement.
Target employers with SEC reporting obligations
U.S. public companies, foreign private issuers filing 20-F forms, and large private-equity-backed firms need dedicated financial reporting headcount. These employers have in-house legal or HR teams already familiar with E-3 visa sponsorship, reducing friction during the offer stage.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Financial Reporting Accountant roles by employers with active E-3 or H-1B visa sponsorship history. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service also manages the entire process from LCA submission through your consulate appointment.
Confirm the LCA wage level before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for the role and location. Ask HR to confirm the wage level designation before you sign, since Level I and Level II wages for senior roles can vary significantly by metro area.
Prepare IFRS-to-GAAP translation examples for interviews
U.S. financial reporting roles operate under U.S. GAAP, not IFRS. Prepare two or three concrete examples of how you've applied or bridged both standards. Interviewers at multinational employers value this fluency and it reinforces the specialty nature of the role for E-3 purposes.
Get your visa stamped before your start date
Unlike H-1B, the E-3 is always processed at a U.S. consulate in Australia. There's no change-of-status option if you're currently abroad. Book your consulate appointment immediately after your employer's LCA is certified to avoid delaying your start date.
E-3 Visa Senior Financial Reporting Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
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Use Migrate Mate to search for Senior Financial Reporting Accountant roles filtered by employers with E-3 or H-1B sponsorship history. Not every employer advertising the role will proactively mention visa sponsorship, so filtering by actual filing history is more reliable than relying on job descriptions alone.
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 Senior Financial Reporting Accountant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Senior Financial Reporting Accountant roles consistently qualify as specialty occupations under E-3 requirements because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. The role's direct ties to technical accounting standards, SEC filings, or external audit coordination reinforce the specialty occupation argument. Roles that only require a generic business degree may face more scrutiny, so the job description should specify the accounting or finance degree requirement.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Financial Reporting Accountants?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no annual lottery, no cap on approvals, and no registration fee. H-1B applicants enter a randomized lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate each year. For a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant with Australian citizenship, the E-3 is a faster and more predictable path. Both visas require employer sponsorship, a certified LCA, and proof the role meets specialty occupation standards.
Can I switch employers while on an E-3 as a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer the visa. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need to apply for a new E-3 at a U.S. consulate in Australia before starting work. There's no portability provision like the one available under H-1B after 180 days. Plan your timeline to allow four to eight weeks between offer acceptance and your consulate appointment.