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Accounts Payable Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer files with DOL before petitioning USCIS. Finance operations leadership positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, supporting EB-3 professional classification or EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals.
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- Support established Accounts Payable (AP) automation by analyzing process issues and data, identifying improvements, monitoring solutions, assisting with root cause analysis and enhancements, maintaining project documentation, and providing operational backup support when needed.
- Support AP automation and digital transformation initiatives by identifying enhancement opportunities, documenting business requirements, recommending data-driven process improvements, collaborating with stakeholders and service providers, and contributing to AI, automation, and solution design discussions to improve efficiency, controls, and straight-through processing.
- Support UAT, testing, and system enhancements by developing test scenarios and scripts, preparing test data, executing UAT, documenting results and defects, coordinating issue resolution and retesting, and supporting deployment readiness and post-go-live stabilization.
- Create and maintain key business and process documentation, reports, presentations, and business cases, while clearly communicating findings, progress, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Support training, change adoption, and knowledge transfer while maintaining training materials, continuously developing AP, ERP, automation, and emerging technology knowledge, and contributing to future initiatives.
- Lead NORAM projects and local initiatives through the full project lifecycle, from feasibility assessment and implementation through hypercare and lessons learned, while supporting cross-functional projects, acquisition/joint ventures integration, and other special initiatives as needed, including occasional work across time zones.
Experience / Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent work experience may be considered.
- 3 - 5 years of professional experience.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and practical recommendations.
- Continuous-learning and automation mindset, with curiosity and interest in digital transformation and emerging technologies.
- Strong attention to detail and UAT/testing skills, including test scenarios, execution, defect documentation and validation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365, with willingness to learn ERP, workflow, reporting, and automation tools.
- Previous exposure to SAP S/4HANA, OpenText VIM, or Power Platform is preferred.
- Foundational understanding of Accounts Payable, invoice processing, controls, General Ledger, and Procure-to-Pay processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Self-motivated, accountable, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, challenge assumptions constructively and drive tasks to completion.
- This is a HYBRID role with an on-site presence required.
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
Be part of it!
What we offer
- Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
Job Highlights
- Support established Accounts Payable (AP) automation by analyzing process issues and data, identifying improvements, monitoring solutions, assisting with root cause analysis and enhancements, maintaining project documentation, and providing operational backup support when needed.
- Support AP automation and digital transformation initiatives by identifying enhancement opportunities, documenting business requirements, recommending data-driven process improvements, collaborating with stakeholders and service providers, and contributing to AI, automation, and solution design discussions to improve efficiency, controls, and straight-through processing.
- Support UAT, testing, and system enhancements by developing test scenarios and scripts, preparing test data, executing UAT, documenting results and defects, coordinating issue resolution and retesting, and supporting deployment readiness and post-go-live stabilization.
- Create and maintain key business and process documentation, reports, presentations, and business cases, while clearly communicating findings, progress, and updates to relevant stakeholders.
- Support training, change adoption, and knowledge transfer while maintaining training materials, continuously developing AP, ERP, automation, and emerging technology knowledge, and contributing to future initiatives.
- Lead NORAM projects and local initiatives through the full project lifecycle, from feasibility assessment and implementation through hypercare and lessons learned, while supporting cross-functional projects, acquisition/joint ventures integration, and other special initiatives as needed, including occasional work across time zones.
Experience / Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent work experience may be considered.
- 3 - 5 years of professional experience.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and practical recommendations.
- Continuous-learning and automation mindset, with curiosity and interest in digital transformation and emerging technologies.
- Strong attention to detail and UAT/testing skills, including test scenarios, execution, defect documentation and validation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365, with willingness to learn ERP, workflow, reporting, and automation tools.
- Previous exposure to SAP S/4HANA, OpenText VIM, or Power Platform is preferred.
- Foundational understanding of Accounts Payable, invoice processing, controls, General Ledger, and Procure-to-Pay processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Self-motivated, accountable, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, challenge assumptions constructively and drive tasks to completion.
- This is a HYBRID role with an on-site presence required.
Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
Be part of it!
What we offer
- Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Accounts Payable Manager
Document your accounting credentials precisely
PERM requires your employer to advertise the exact degree and experience requirements that match your background. Gather transcripts, credential evaluations for foreign degrees, and employer letters specifying your AP management responsibilities before any sponsorship conversation starts.
Target employers with existing PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find companies that have sponsored Accounts Payable Manager or Controller-adjacent roles under PERM. Employers who have navigated the DOL audit process before are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing when complications arise.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or Level III prevailing wage for your target metro area. If an employer's offered base falls below the certified wage, PERM will fail at the DOL stage regardless of how strong your credentials are.
Understand how EB-3 classification fits AP management
Accounts Payable Manager roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals requiring a bachelor's degree. The O*NET profile for this occupation supports the specialty nature of the role, which helps your employer justify the job requirements during PERM recruitment.
Time your job search around priority date backlogs
If you were born in India or China, EB-3 priority date backlogs can stretch years beyond approval. Ask potential employers whether they'll also file an EB-2 petition concurrently, since having both approved preserves your earliest priority date if you later upgrade your classification.
Clarify employer responsibilities during the PERM audit window
DOL can audit PERM cases for up to five years after certification. Before your employer files, confirm they'll retain recruitment records and respond to any audit notices. Finance departments that lack dedicated HR infrastructure sometimes withdraw sponsorship when an unexpected audit lands.
Green Card Accounts Payable Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounts Payable Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Accounts Payable Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled professionals requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. If you hold a master's degree or MBA and your employer can justify the advanced degree requirement in the job description, EB-2 classification is possible. Your employer makes that determination when drafting the PERM job requirements, so the conversation about which category fits your credentials should happen before the DOL filing begins.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
An H-1B visa keeps you in temporary status with a fixed end date and requires renewal every three years. Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal requirement. Unlike H-1B, there's no lottery for employment-based green cards, and EB-3 has no annual cap on petitions filed. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year before USCIS even begins reviewing your I-140.
What documentation do I need to support my PERM case as an AP manager?
You'll need official transcripts or a foreign credential evaluation confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in accounting or finance, plus employment verification letters detailing your AP management experience. If your employer's job requirements include specific software proficiency or CPA credentials, make sure your documentation reflects exactly those qualifications. Any mismatch between your resume and the PERM job description can trigger a DOL audit or denial.
How do I find employers who will actually sponsor a green card for an AP manager position?
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have previously filed PERM applications for Accounts Payable Manager and related finance operations roles. Employers with established immigration programs are more likely to commit to a multi-year sponsorship process. During interviews, ask specifically whether the company uses outside immigration counsel and whether PERM sponsorship is available at your career level, not just for senior leadership.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules you can change to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date once your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. Accounts Payable Manager roles generally fall within a defined SOC code, so moving to a comparable AP or finance operations management position at a new employer typically satisfies the same-or-similar requirement. Confirm the new role's SOC classification with USCIS before making any move.