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Finance Associate roles at U.S. banks, asset managers, and corporate treasury teams qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Your employer documents the role's requirements, files for DOL certification, then petitions USCIS via I-140, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than repeated visa renewals.
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Detroit, MI, US, 48234
Job Function: Manufacturing
Requisition ID: 49956
Employment Type: Salary
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
Job Description
The Plant Financial Analyst supports the financial operations of a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role partners with the Controller, Assistant Controller, and plant leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, payroll processing, inventory controls, and month-end close activities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
- Process weekly payroll and related reporting.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
- Assist with inventory control processes, including cycle counts, BOM audits, and physical inventories.
- Prepare weekly operational labor reports.
- Support fixed asset accounting and vendor chargeback processes.
- Assist with SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit requests.
- Cross-train across accounting functions and provide backup support as needed.
- Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Experience Requirements
1-4 years of accounting or manufacturing finance experience preferred.
Strong Excel, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing accounting experience.
- Payroll and inventory accounting experience.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, AS400, or similar platforms.
- Experience with Kronos, Coupa, or related financial systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
Location:
Detroit, MI, US, 48234
Job Function: Manufacturing
Requisition ID: 49956
Employment Type: Salary
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
Job Description
The Plant Financial Analyst supports the financial operations of a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role partners with the Controller, Assistant Controller, and plant leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, payroll processing, inventory controls, and month-end close activities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
- Process weekly payroll and related reporting.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
- Assist with inventory control processes, including cycle counts, BOM audits, and physical inventories.
- Prepare weekly operational labor reports.
- Support fixed asset accounting and vendor chargeback processes.
- Assist with SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit requests.
- Cross-train across accounting functions and provide backup support as needed.
- Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Experience Requirements
1-4 years of accounting or manufacturing finance experience preferred.
Strong Excel, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Manufacturing accounting experience.
- Payroll and inventory accounting experience.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, AS400, or similar platforms.
- Experience with Kronos, Coupa, or related financial systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Finance Associate
Align your credentials with PERM requirements early
PERM labor certification ties the job offer to a specific education and experience baseline. Make sure your transcripts, degree evaluations, and employment letters match the job description your employer intends to file, since discrepancies during DOL audits can delay or derail certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Finance Associate sponsorship concentrates in commercial banks, private equity firms, and corporate finance departments of large multinationals. Search OFLC disclosure data to confirm an employer has filed PERM applications for finance roles before you invest time in their interview process.
Search verified green card jobs through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Finance Associate openings by employers who have documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship activity, so you're applying to roles where the sponsorship infrastructure already exists rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Understand how EB-2 versus EB-3 affects your timeline
If your Finance Associate role requires only a bachelor's degree, expect EB-3 classification. If the position demands a master's or equivalent progressive experience, push for EB-2. For most countries outside India and China, neither category carries a meaningful visa backlog at current priority dates.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer before signing
Ask your hiring manager or HR contact to confirm green card sponsorship intent in writing before your start date. Once PERM is filed, your priority date is locked, so earlier filing translates directly into an earlier path to permanent residency.
Prepare for the supervised recruitment audit period
PERM requires your employer to conduct supervised DOL recruitment, advertising the Finance Associate role and documenting that no qualified U.S. workers applied. Understand this process takes months and cannot begin until after your offer is accepted, so factor it into your overall green card timeline.
Green Card Finance Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Finance Associate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Finance Associate positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as finance, accounting, or economics. If your employer structures the role to require a master's degree or the equivalent in specialized experience, EB-2 classification becomes available, which can offer a faster priority date for applicants from most countries.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for Finance Associates?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years with no cap-exempt path for most employers. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal. There is no lottery at the EB-3 level, and for nationals of most countries outside India and China, current priority dates mean the I-140 and adjustment of status process moves on a relatively predictable timeline.
How long does the PERM labor certification process take for a Finance Associate?
DOL analyst review for PERM applications is currently running well over a year for standard processing. Before that, your employer must complete supervised recruitment, which takes several months on its own. Plan for a total PERM-to-green-card timeline of two to four years from the start of recruitment, depending on DOL processing times and your priority date at the time of I-140 filing.
Where can I find Finance Associate jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Finance Associate openings specifically filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus on roles where the employer has already committed to the PERM process rather than asking about sponsorship for the first time during negotiations.
Can my employer use the OFLC Wage Search to determine my prevailing wage for PERM?
Yes. Before filing PERM, your employer submits a prevailing wage determination request to DOL, which uses the OFLC Wage Search database to assign a wage level based on your job duties, location, and the relevant occupational classification. Your actual offered salary must meet or exceed this wage level throughout the PERM and I-140 process, so understanding the OFLC Wage Search output early helps both you and your employer plan the filing accurately.