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Finance Assistant roles at U.S. companies can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. Positions requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance typically clear the EB-3 skilled-worker threshold, while candidates with advanced degrees or specialized credentials may qualify for EB-2.
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Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Director of Academics and Operations, this position will support the overall Center with its various programs, its staff, and graduate students.
The Assistant Director, Finance & Operations is the primary Center liaison with internal and external constituencies regarding finance and operations. This person assists with: long-range financial planning for the Center, center program and events development, grant proposal development, grant reporting and post-award activities, gift and endowment management, and all other financial matters. Other responsibilities include critical operations work supporting the center, such as, office (house) management, inventory, data file maintenance, archival files, supplies, space management, space requests, and event technical support. Utilizing PeopleSoft and other tools, this person is responsible for all fiscal activities for the organization, including procurement and vendor relations, budget accounting and reporting, HR actions and time submittal for all students. Other responsibilities include: providing support in the areas of fiscal projections, planning and analysis; review and evaluation of operational processes; analysis and reconciliation of all fiscal transactions; report development for senior management, and coordination for all calendars/schedules. Ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures, and collaboratively managing undergrad students and graduate students, year round, are also key duties. This work requires the ability to recruit, train, motivate and develop a team of students, while effectively monitoring expectations and delegating requested work.
The Assistant Director, Finance & Operations will work closely with the Assistant Director of Marketing and Programming and Assistant Director of Media to develop and implement unique offerings and all of the logistics to enable their success.
LOCATION
Job Location: This position is based at the Center for Psychological Humanities and Ethics on Boston College’s campus. Reporting to the Director of Academics and Operations.
COMPENSATION
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $74,450 to $93,050; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
REQUIREMENTS
CLOSING STATEMENT
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
INTRODUCTION
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Director of Academics and Operations, this position will support the overall Center with its various programs, its staff, and graduate students.
The Assistant Director, Finance & Operations is the primary Center liaison with internal and external constituencies regarding finance and operations. This person assists with: long-range financial planning for the Center, center program and events development, grant proposal development, grant reporting and post-award activities, gift and endowment management, and all other financial matters. Other responsibilities include critical operations work supporting the center, such as, office (house) management, inventory, data file maintenance, archival files, supplies, space management, space requests, and event technical support. Utilizing PeopleSoft and other tools, this person is responsible for all fiscal activities for the organization, including procurement and vendor relations, budget accounting and reporting, HR actions and time submittal for all students. Other responsibilities include: providing support in the areas of fiscal projections, planning and analysis; review and evaluation of operational processes; analysis and reconciliation of all fiscal transactions; report development for senior management, and coordination for all calendars/schedules. Ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures, and collaboratively managing undergrad students and graduate students, year round, are also key duties. This work requires the ability to recruit, train, motivate and develop a team of students, while effectively monitoring expectations and delegating requested work.
The Assistant Director, Finance & Operations will work closely with the Assistant Director of Marketing and Programming and Assistant Director of Media to develop and implement unique offerings and all of the logistics to enable their success.
LOCATION
Job Location: This position is based at the Center for Psychological Humanities and Ethics on Boston College’s campus. Reporting to the Director of Academics and Operations.
COMPENSATION
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $74,450 to $93,050; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
REQUIREMENTS
CLOSING STATEMENT
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Finance Assistant
Align your credentials to PERM wage levels
Before applying, look up the Finance Assistant SOC code on the OFLC Wage Search to see the prevailing wage your employer must pay. Your offered salary needs to meet or exceed that level, so confirm this before the PERM filing begins.
Target employers already running PERM audits
Some employers have had Finance Assistant PERM applications audited by DOL, which extends timelines significantly. Ask recruiters whether the company has recent PERM filing history for this role and how long those cases took to certify.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring finance employers
Search for Finance Assistant roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with active green card sponsorship history. This saves you from applying to companies that list finance jobs but have never filed an employment-based petition.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your future employer
Finance Assistant roles typically file under EB-3, but if the position genuinely requires a master's degree or you hold advanced credentials, push for EB-2. The category determines your priority date and wait time, which varies significantly by country of birth.
Prepare a credential evaluation before your offer stage
If your accounting or finance degree is from outside the U.S., get a foreign credential evaluation completed early. USCIS and DOL both scrutinize equivalency during I-140 adjudication, and an employer's PERM attorney will need this document before filing.
Confirm the employer's willingness to file I-140 concurrently
After PERM certification, some employers delay filing the I-140 petition. Negotiate concurrent filing where possible, since the I-140 approval locks in your priority date and lets you pursue adjustment of status or consular processing without losing your place in line.
Green Card Finance Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Finance Assistant jobs typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Finance Assistant positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. If the specific position requires a master's degree or you have advanced credentials that make you EB-2-eligible, your employer can file under EB-2 instead, which may offer a shorter priority date wait for some countries.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent pathway with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, unlike the H-1B lottery. The process takes longer overall, typically two to four years including PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status, but it results in lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary status that must be renewed.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Finance Assistant role?
Your employer files PERM with DOL to prove no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. This requires a supervised recruitment process, including job postings and candidate interviews. DOL then reviews whether the employer followed required steps. Finance Assistant PERM cases can take six to eighteen months depending on whether DOL selects the application for an audit.
How can I find Finance Assistant jobs where the employer will actually sponsor a green card?
Search for Finance Assistant roles on Migrate Mate, which filters employers by green card sponsorship history. Many employers post finance jobs without intending to sponsor, so targeting companies with verified PERM filing activity saves significant time. You can also ask hiring managers directly whether the role is eligible for employment-based sponsorship before investing in the interview process.
Can my priority date change after my employer files PERM for a Finance Assistant role?
Your priority date is set when DOL receives your employer's PERM application. It does not change if you switch employers, but you may be able to port it to a new employer under AC21 portability rules if your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification, which Finance Assistant roles often satisfy.