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Fund Accountant roles at U.S. asset managers, hedge funds, and private equity firms qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers file on your behalf, covering NAV calculations, financial reporting, and portfolio accounting functions that meet DOL specialty occupation standards. Finding firms with active sponsorship history shortens your path to permanent residency.
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Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
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Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
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Salary Range:
$41,600 - $66,560 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Fund Accountant
Document your CPA and accounting credentials early
PERM labor certification requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the role. Gather degree transcripts, CPA licensure, and any CGFNS-equivalent credential evaluations before your job search so employers can confirm EB-2 or EB-3 eligibility without delays.
Target fund administrators with PERM filing history
Not all fund accounting employers sponsor green cards. Focus on established fund administrators, custodian banks, and registered investment advisers that have sponsored foreign workers under EB-3 before. DOL PERM disclosure data shows which employers have filed for this exact occupation.
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Use Migrate Mate to filter Fund Accountant roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. That saves you from applying to firms that support H-1B visa transfers but have never run a PERM labor certification for a fund accounting position.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Look up the current wage for Fund Accountant roles using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you can negotiate knowing what the minimum DOL-certified figure will be.
Clarify whether EB-2 or EB-3 applies to your offer
If your employer's job description requires a bachelor's degree and two years of experience, that typically aligns with EB-3. A master's degree or CFA designation may support an EB-2 filing. Get written confirmation of the category before PERM is filed, as switching later restarts the priority date clock.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
Once PERM is certified, USCIS allows concurrent filing of the I-140 immigrant petition and I-485 adjustment of status application when a visa number is immediately available. For nationals of most countries outside India and China, EB-3 fund accounting roles often qualify for this faster path.
Green Card Fund Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Fund Accountant roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Fund Accountant positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. If the role requires an advanced degree or you hold a master's degree and the job description reflects that, your employer may pursue EB-2 instead. The O*NET profile for this occupation supports specialty occupation classification under either category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Fund Accountant roles?
H-1B status is temporary, capped at 65,000 annually, and subject to the lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically one to three years from filing to approval, but the outcome is a path to lawful permanent residence rather than a renewable work visa.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a fund accounting employer?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Fund Accountant role. That includes posting the position, reviewing applications, and documenting outcomes. DOL then reviews the filing and, if approved, certifies PERM. Your employer files I-140 next, establishing your priority date for permanent residency.
How do I find Fund Accountant jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't specify PERM sponsorship directly. Use Migrate Mate to search Fund Accountant roles filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. That filters out firms that only transfer H-1B status and surfaces asset managers, fund administrators, and custodian banks that have run PERM filings for accounting roles.
Can I switch employers during the green card process for a Fund Accountant role?
Changing employers before your I-140 is approved generally restarts the PERM process from the beginning, including losing your priority date. Once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your I-485 is pending, USCIS allows portability to a same or similar occupation under AC21, which fund accounting roles often satisfy given overlapping SOC codes with related accounting positions.