Green Card Finance and Accounting Consultant Jobs
Finance and Accounting Consultant jobs with green card sponsorship follow the EB-2 or EB-3 path, requiring PERM labor certification before the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Advanced-degree candidates and those with five or more years of progressive finance experience qualify under EB-2, while bachelor's-degree holders typically qualify under EB-3.
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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.
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Job Description
We are currently searching for a Senior Consultant to join our Financial Advisory Services practice within the CFO Advisory team. Our practice helps CFOs, Controllers, and Finance Directors improve the financial reporting processes to ensure that finance adds value to business operations. The CFO Advisory practice enables finance executives to achieve significant and sustainable performance through technical analysis and process improvement services.
Our clients range from emerging growth companies to publicly traded companies. We serve a wide variety of industries including technology, business services, manufacturing/distribution, energy, real estate, hospitality and retail, and private equity to name a few.
Baker Tilly's CFO Advisory Services team is comprised of practitioners across the country. Our goal is to solve problems or make improvements that will free the finance organization up so that they can focus on growing and improving their overall business.
This practice area has professionals with multi-disciplines and experiences that are drawn upon to assist our clients with very practical and hands-on support. We have senior team members that have served as Chief Financial Officers, Controllers, financial statement auditors, and financial analysts that are all highly credentialed. It is a high performing team that enjoys learning from one another and serving our clients.
Your immediate responsibilities will be to:
- Actively participate in projects focused on the following service offerings:
- Finance Performance Improvement
- Business Analytics and Decision Support
- Financial Accounting Advisory Services
- Transaction Support
- Program/Project Management
- Participate actively in the team’s work on a project (i.e. “roll up your sleeves” and work with the team)
- Interact directly with managers and partners on matters related to client and engagement management
- Strengthen existing client relationships by providing outstanding client service
- Communicate with business owners, executive management, investors, lenders and other sophisticated parties to ensure delivery of exceptional client service
- Invest in professional development through active participation in training sessions and networking events both internally and externally
- Assist with recruiting activities to include campus recruiting along with referring experienced individuals to the firm and participating in the firm's Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards
Successful candidates will have:
- Two (2) plus years' experience in a large accounting firm in audit, financial advisory service line
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred
- Knowledge and ability to use appropriate tools, applications, and accounting and finance concepts to facilitate analysis. Skills with Power BI and/or Tableau is a plus.
- Exposure to Middle Market financial suite of applications, such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, IntAcct, etc., their functionality, workflows, automated controls, and associated facilitation of data consolidation, reporting, and robust analytics and their relationship to addressing myriad business requirements is a plus.
- High motivation, initiative and positive attitude
- Excellent organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities appropriately
- Intermediate modeling and excel skills, experience conducting complex quantitative and qualitative financial analysis and ability to generate data-driven insights
- Ability to work autonomously, to meet tight deadlines, and to thrive in a fast paced environment with shifting priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work effectively and thrive in a team environment
- Ability to Travel (apx 25%) and work in a hybrid work environment
- The compensation range for this role is $86,660 to $164,300. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Finance and Accounting Consultant
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3 early
Pull your transcripts and employment history now. EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in finance or accounting; EB-3 covers a four-year degree. Knowing your category before applying prevents mismatched sponsorship conversations with employers.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search Migrate Mate's database of employers with verified green card sponsorship history to find companies that have already run PERM for finance and accounting roles, so you're approaching sponsors with a real track record rather than guessing at willingness.
Request a prevailing wage determination before negotiations
Your employer must pay the OFLC-certified prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location throughout the PERM process. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for financial consultants in your target metro before you discuss compensation.
Understand the recruitment test your employer must pass
PERM requires the employer to conduct and document a bona fide recruitment effort before DOL certifies the application. That includes specific job posting methods and minimum advertising windows. If recruitment reveals a qualified U.S. worker, the application stops, so your offer needs to be for a genuinely specialized role.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once your employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date is set. Nationals from India and China face significant backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to know when your date becomes current and when you can file your I-485 adjustment of status.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Under AC21 portability, once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, you can move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Your original priority date can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 once the first I-140 was approved.
Green Card Finance and Accounting Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Finance and Accounting Consultant?
Most Finance and Accounting Consultants qualify under EB-2 if they hold a master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree with at least five years of progressive experience. Those with a four-year degree and fewer than five years of progressive experience typically qualify under EB-3 as professionals. Your employer's immigration counsel will confirm the correct category based on the actual job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every few years, while employment-based green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence. The process is also more involved: your employer must first obtain a prevailing wage determination, complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then file an I-140 petition with USCIS. Priority date backlogs mean nationals from high-demand countries can wait years before filing an I-485.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Finance and Accounting Consultants?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with a documented history of green card sponsorship for finance and accounting roles. Focusing on companies that have already completed PERM for similar positions is more efficient than approaching employers who have never sponsored, since they already have established processes and legal counsel for the filing requirements.
What does PERM labor certification actually require from my employer?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment test to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. This includes placing job advertisements through DOL-mandated channels, documenting all applicants and rejection reasons, and filing the ETA Form 9089 with the Department of Labor. The employer must pay you the prevailing wage certified by OFLC for your job classification and work location throughout the entire process.
Can I use O*NET to verify that my job duties support a green card filing?
O*NET provides the occupational profile for financial consultants, including standard duties, required knowledge areas, and typical education levels. If your actual job duties and degree align with the O*NET profile for your SOC code, that alignment strengthens the PERM filing because it makes it easier for your employer to document the genuine requirements of the position to DOL's satisfaction.