Green Card Director of Finance and Accounting Jobs

Director of Finance and Accounting roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers must complete a prevailing wage determination and DOL-supervised recruitment before filing an I-140 petition, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.

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Senior Director, Accounting Systems & Finance Transformation
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Senior Director, Accounting Systems & Finance Transformation
McKesson
Richmond, Virginia
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Tax
Business Strategy
Project Management
Compliance & Risk
$150k - $250k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Dual Property Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting
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Dual Property Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting
Marriott International
Bellevue, Washington
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Audit
Business Strategy
$80k - $98k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Director - Insurance Finance & Accounting
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Director - Insurance Finance & Accounting
DPR Construction
Santa Clara, California
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Tax
Business Strategy
Business Development
Project Management
$170k - $243k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Director of Accounting & Finance
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Director of Accounting & Finance
Perimeter Solutions LP
Rancho Cucamonga, California
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
$158k - $220k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Director of Finance, Accounting & Re-engineering
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Senior Director of Finance, Accounting & Re-engineering
Optum
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Business Strategy
Project Management
$159k - $273k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Director of Finance and Accounting

Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements

An advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is the foundation of an EB-2 petition. If your highest degree is a bachelor's, document five years of progressive experience in senior finance roles to satisfy the alternative EB-2 qualification standard.

Target employers with active PERM filing history

Search for Director of Finance and Accounting positions at companies that have previously filed PERM applications for finance roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is already an established practice.

Verify your prevailing wage category before negotiating

Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for SOC code 11-3031 in your target metro area. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL-determined wage level, so knowing the threshold before you negotiate prevents a PERM denial on wage grounds.

Expect and prepare for the PERM recruitment test

Before filing your PERM, DOL requires your employer to run a mandatory recruitment test, including newspaper ads, job postings, and internal notices. Advise your employer early to document every applicant and rejection reason, since inadequate recruitment records are a leading cause of PERM audits.

Understand your priority date and country backlog

Your priority date is set when your employer files the PERM application. If you're a national of India or China, check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly, as per-country limits create backlogs that can extend your wait for an available immigrant visa number significantly.

Preserve your priority date if you change employers

Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process from scratch.

Green Card Director of Finance and Accounting: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Director of Finance and Accounting role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?

Most Director of Finance and Accounting positions qualify for EB-2, since the role typically requires an advanced degree in accounting, finance, or business administration. If your employer classifies the position as requiring only a bachelor's degree, EB-3 professional classification applies. The employer's DOL-approved job description determines which category USCIS accepts.

How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?

Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary, renewable status. The process is longer: your employer files a prevailing wage request, runs a mandatory DOL recruitment test, files the PERM application, and then petitions USCIS via an I-140. There is no lottery, but per-country limits mean nationals of India and China can face priority-date backlogs before a visa number becomes available.

What is the PERM recruitment test, and how does it affect the timeline for my green card?

PERM requires your employer to advertise the Director of Finance and Accounting position through DOL-mandated channels, including print ads and job postings, and to document that no qualified U.S. worker was available. This recruitment phase typically takes several months before the PERM application can be filed. Incomplete documentation is the most common trigger for a DOL audit, which can delay the process by a year or more.

Where can I find Director of Finance and Accounting jobs with green card sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history for finance and accounting leadership roles, so you can apply to companies that have already committed to sponsoring permanent residency. Searching this way saves time compared to asking about sponsorship late in a standard hiring process, when employers may decline to take on the PERM commitment.

Can I change employers while my green card application is pending?

Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-140 petition has been approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 so you don't lose your place in the queue. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to the same or a similar occupation without restarting the PERM process, provided USCIS accepts the job as sufficiently similar to the original approved position.