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Commercial Director roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires an advanced degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than a renewable visa cycle.
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Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Commercial Tax Services (CTS) Director in the Tax Department in Durham, NC. This is a hybrid position. As a CTS Tax Director, you will be responsible for:
- Review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections
- Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations and S-corporations (knowledge in individual taxation a plus)
- Provide effective consulting, planning and compliance for your clients
- Perform tax research to resolve issues
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day needs of your clients and tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues
- Work to expand client base and supports business development activities
- Participate in industry or service line-related organizations
- Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients
- Coordinates with partner to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project
- Coaching, mentoring, and training staff
- Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s in taxation is preferred, CPA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of managing multiple client engagements
- A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
- Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM and Microsoft Office
INTRODUCTION
Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a Commercial Tax Services (CTS) Director in the Tax Department in Durham, NC. This is a hybrid position. As a CTS Tax Director, you will be responsible for:
- Review of tax returns, tax workpapers and tax projections
- Possess strong technical skills in partnerships, C-corporations and S-corporations (knowledge in individual taxation a plus)
- Provide effective consulting, planning and compliance for your clients
- Perform tax research to resolve issues
- Oversee and manage the day-to-day needs of your clients and tax return process including identification and resolution of tax issues
- Work to expand client base and supports business development activities
- Participate in industry or service line-related organizations
- Maintain strong relationships with a highly proactive approach to serving clients
- Coordinates with partner to ensure timeliness and effective communication for proper planning of project
- Coaching, mentoring, and training staff
- Maintaining knowledge of new tax issues and general business trends that affect the client
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s in taxation is preferred, CPA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Capable of managing multiple client engagements
- A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service
- Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Proficient with CCH Axcess, Sureprep, BNA Income Tax Planner, CCH AnswerConnect, RIA Checkpoint, XCM and Microsoft Office
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Commercial Director
Frame your credentials for PERM requirements
PERM requires your degree and experience to match the advertised job duties precisely. Document any advanced business degree, revenue targets you've owned, and P&L responsibility now, before an employer drafts the job description around your background.
Target employers with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Commercial Director roles sit at the senior level where many firms self-sponsor through in-house legal teams. Prioritize mid-to-large corporations in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or technology, where HR teams routinely file EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for senior commercial hires.
Search sponsored openings through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Commercial Director roles by employers with active green card filing history. This narrows your search to companies already familiar with PERM timelines, reducing the time you spend educating hiring managers about the sponsorship process.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path early
If you hold a master's degree or can demonstrate a bachelor's plus five years of progressive commercial leadership, push for EB-2 classification. EB-2 typically moves faster for many nationalities and skips the extensive prevailing-wage recruitment steps required under EB-3.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
DOL must certify your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your geographic area and SOC code. Use the OFLC Wage Search and your O*NET occupation profile to confirm the wage tier before you enter salary negotiations with a prospective employer.
Negotiate concurrent I-485 filing into your offer timeline
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, ask your employer to support concurrent filing of your I-485 adjustment of status. This collapses months of waiting and lets you secure an EAD and advance parole while the green card is pending.
Green Card Commercial Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Commercial Director role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Commercial Director positions can qualify under both categories. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or you have a bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience in commercial leadership. EB-3 covers the role as a skilled position requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Your employer works with an immigration attorney to determine the appropriate category before filing the PERM labor certification with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Commercial Director?
The green card process through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status requiring renewal every few years. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 petitions, and once your employer files the PERM application, your priority date is locked in. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline, often two to four years or more for some nationalities, compared to a direct H-1B approval.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for this role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process, including job postings and good-faith efforts to hire a qualified U.S. worker. If no qualified domestic candidate is found, DOL certifies the PERM application. For a Commercial Director, the job description must specify degree and experience requirements that genuinely reflect the role, since DOL audits senior-level petitions more frequently than entry-level filings.
How can I find Commercial Director jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Commercial Director openings filtered by employers with documented green card filing activity. This focuses your applications on companies that have already navigated PERM and I-140 filings, which shortens the education process with HR and reduces the risk that a willing employer backs out mid-process due to unfamiliarity with the timeline or costs.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my priority date?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your I-485 adjustment of status is pending, you can move to a same or similar occupational role without losing your priority date. For Commercial Director candidates, USCIS evaluates whether the new role falls within the same SOC code or a closely related commercial leadership function, so document any job change carefully with your attorney.