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Financial Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Employers in banking, corporate finance, and government contracting regularly file I-140 petitions for candidates with degrees in finance, accounting, or economics.
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SUMMARY
Perform financial and business-related analysis and research. Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and monitor daily financials of research/grant accounts.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates development, maintenance, implementation, and documentation of financial operations.
- Prepares reports, ad hoc analysis, and transactional activities required to support financial analysis functions.
- Verifies accuracy of reporting data, financial performance indicators, and computes basic financial arithmetic.
- Prepare and provide various monthly and quarterly financial reports for analysis and projections.
- Prepare weekly analysis of committed costs report.
- Prepare cash flow statements.
- Monitor daily financials of research/grant accounts to assure appropriate spending within grant guidelines and MCW policies.
- Create and maintain databases of funding sources and uses.
- Prepare invoices and processes related to personnel forms.
- Assist in preparing the annual budget.
- Assist in special projects as needed.
KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS – ABILITIES
- Knowledge of economics, accounting, mathematics, administration, English language, law, government, and human resources.
- Work requires resource management, mathematics, problem solving, coordinating work activities, critical thinking, systems analysis, operations analysis, time management, writing, active listening, and active learning skills.
- Speech clarity, speech recognition, finger dexterity, and wrist-finger speed while operating computers abilities required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Required Experience: 6 months
Physical Requirements
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
SENSORY ACUITY
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
WHY MCW?
- Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
- 403B Retirement Package
- Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Pet Insurance
- On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
- Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview
For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers
At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Financial Specialist
Benchmark your wage before applying
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before you apply. If your offer falls below the prevailing wage level, PERM certification is at risk before the process even starts.
Verify your degree equivalency early
Foreign finance degrees sometimes require a credential evaluation to satisfy PERM's education requirements. Get a certified evaluation completed before your employer starts the labor certification filing to avoid delays mid-process.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Financial Specialist roles by employers who have filed PERM applications before. Employers with an active green card pipeline are faster to commit to sponsorship than those navigating it for the first time.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 with your employer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers file under EB-3. Candidates with a master's in finance or a CFA designation may qualify for EB-2, which can affect your priority date strategy for high-backlog countries.
Ask about the PERM recruitment stage upfront
PERM requires your employer to run a DOL-mandated recruitment process before filing. Ask recruiters directly whether they have completed this step before extending an offer, so you aren't waiting six-plus months for it to begin.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation
The O*NET profile for Financial Specialists outlines the knowledge, skills, and tasks USCIS and DOL use to assess the role. Reference these competencies in your resume and employer's PERM job description to keep the filing consistent.
Green Card Financial Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or when you hold strong credentials, such as a master's degree or a recognized professional designation. Your employer's job description and your specific qualifications determine which category fits.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Financial Specialist?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent and has no lottery. EB-3 for many countries outside India and China carries no meaningful wait for a visa number, so you can move from PERM approval to adjustment of status without years of backlog.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a Financial Specialist role?
PERM labor certification currently runs around 12 to 18 months from filing to DOL approval, though analyst backlogs can extend that. Your employer then files the I-140 petition with USCIS, and you can file I-485 adjustment of status concurrently if a visa number is immediately available. Total timelines from PERM start to green card approval typically range from two to four years.
What should I look for in an employer before accepting a sponsorship offer?
Confirm that the employer has sponsored workers through PERM before and that your offer meets the DOL prevailing wage for the role and location. Employers filing PERM for the first time often underestimate the compliance burden. Use Migrate Mate to search for Financial Specialist roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, which reduces the risk of a filing falling apart after you've accepted.
Can a Financial Specialist self-petition for a green card without an employer?
Self-petition is only available under EB-1A for extraordinary ability or EB-2 National Interest Waiver. For most Financial Specialists, neither category applies cleanly, as both require documented national-level impact beyond standard professional achievement. The standard path is employer-sponsored PERM, which means securing a role with an employer willing to initiate and fund the labor certification process.