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Client Accountant green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing your I-140 petition. Accounting roles with client-facing responsibility and specialized credentials qualify well for this route, leading to lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization.
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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as the primary relationship manager for multi-generational families, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, investment coordination, and wealth administration.
- Lead a team responsible for accounting, bill pay, cash flow management, and consolidated reporting across entities, trusts, and investments.
- Partner with external advisors, including investment managers, estate attorneys, insurance specialists, and philanthropic consultants, to deliver cohesive solutions.
- Develop and maintain family governance frameworks, including meeting facilitation, education of next-generation family members, and succession planning.
- Oversee and review the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and consolidated net worth statements.
- Provide strategic insights on asset allocation, liquidity, and long-term financial planning.
- Coordinate with the firm’s tax and advisory teams to ensure integrated client service delivery.
- Identify process improvements and implement technology solutions to enhance reporting and operational efficiency.
- Mentor, develop, and supervise team members to ensure consistent delivery and professional growth.
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the Family Office practice.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4-year degree
- Eight (8) years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA preferred.
The pay ranges for this position are listed below. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
In New York, NY: pay rate range is $87,900 to $212,300
In Uniondale, NY: pay rate range is $84,400 to $203,800
In Iselin, NJ: pay rate range is $80,900 to $195,400
Overview
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system.
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as the primary relationship manager for multi-generational families, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, investment coordination, and wealth administration.
- Lead a team responsible for accounting, bill pay, cash flow management, and consolidated reporting across entities, trusts, and investments.
- Partner with external advisors, including investment managers, estate attorneys, insurance specialists, and philanthropic consultants, to deliver cohesive solutions.
- Develop and maintain family governance frameworks, including meeting facilitation, education of next-generation family members, and succession planning.
- Oversee and review the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and consolidated net worth statements.
- Provide strategic insights on asset allocation, liquidity, and long-term financial planning.
- Coordinate with the firm’s tax and advisory teams to ensure integrated client service delivery.
- Identify process improvements and implement technology solutions to enhance reporting and operational efficiency.
- Mentor, develop, and supervise team members to ensure consistent delivery and professional growth.
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the Family Office practice.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4-year degree
- Eight (8) years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA preferred.
The pay ranges for this position are listed below. This range represents a good-faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation the firm expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on a variety of relevant factors, including an applicant’s skills, experience, qualifications, professional certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
In New York, NY: pay rate range is $87,900 to $212,300
In Uniondale, NY: pay rate range is $84,400 to $203,800
In Iselin, NJ: pay rate range is $80,900 to $195,400
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Client Accountant
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define the minimum requirements for the Client Accountant role before recruitment begins. Make sure your degree, CPA license, or progressive experience matches what the employer intends to list, since deviations during the process can trigger audits.
Look up prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for Client Accountant roles in your target city. Your employer must pay at least that rate throughout the green card process, so knowing the Level II or Level III wage before your offer protects you.
Target employers with dedicated immigration support
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history for accounting roles. Firms that have sponsored before already understand the PERM timeline and are far less likely to withdraw support partway through the multi-year process.
Understand per-country backlogs before accepting an offer
If you're a national of India or China, your priority date may face a significant backlog even after your I-140 is approved. Confirm whether a prospective employer will maintain your sponsorship through a potentially extended adjustment-of-status wait.
Secure your priority date before switching employers
Once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you change to a same-or-similar accounting role without restarting the process.
Review your O*NET occupational profile before the PERM audit
USCIS and DOL reference O*NET when evaluating whether a Client Accountant role genuinely requires the credentials your employer listed. Reviewing that profile helps you document how your duties and qualifications align with the occupation's standard requirements.
Green Card Client Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Client Accountant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Client Accountant positions typically qualify for EB-3 professional sponsorship if the role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. If the position requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's degree plus substantial progressive experience, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's attorney will determine the category based on the minimum requirements documented in the PERM labor certification.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Client Accountant?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every few years, with no guaranteed path to permanent residence. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is a permanent immigration benefit. The process requires PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, a prevailing wage determination, and a formal recruitment test before the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits can create priority-date backlogs.
How long does the PERM process take for accounting roles?
PERM labor certification involves a prevailing wage determination request with DOL, a mandatory recruitment period, and DOL review of the application. The combined timeline can extend well beyond a year depending on DOL workload and whether an audit is triggered. Nationals of countries with high EB-2 or EB-3 demand, such as India, should also account for priority-date waiting periods that begin only after PERM certification and I-140 approval.
How do I find Client Accountant employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you identify firms that have completed the PERM and I-140 process for accounting positions before, rather than approaching employers who have never navigated multi-year permanent sponsorship. Targeting experienced sponsors significantly reduces the risk that an employer withdraws support mid-process.
Can I change employers after my Client Accountant green card is filed?
Two distinct rules govern this. If your I-140 petition has been approved, your priority date can carry over when a new employer files a fresh I-140 on your behalf. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your new role is in the same or a similar occupation, AC21 portability allows you to change employers without losing your place in the process.