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Management Accountant green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter, especially for nationals of India and China.
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INTRODUCTION
We're seeking someone to join our AFRM/COO team as a Director in GCC Management to help develop and drive agendas in line with the goal of the organization, liaise with business management and drive activities related to Accounting Firm Relationship Management (AFRM). The individual must be comfortable to step into an evolving organization, be a strategic partner and execute within tight timelines.
In the Finance division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis and advisory services of the Firm's financial and capital resources. This is a Director level position within the Finance Business Management job family which performs business management/CAO functions including headcount management, financials, people processes, executive communications, strategic support, divisional governance, regulatory support etc. Includes regional, location and department management and oversight.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll do:
- Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
- Responsible for and lead a significant set of deliverables, leveraging advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment
- Proactively identify emerging risks in individual and department work and contribute to strategies for mitigating them
- Act as a role model and culture carrier; Embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
- Manage Deloitte & EY Audit relationship
- Assist with Contract reviews and oversight including daily reporting to the Deputy CFO
- Assist with Independence reviews, control and oversight
- Liaise with Deloitte/EY to resolve ongoing engagement related open issues
- Key Point of contact across the firm globally for Deloitte & EY inquiries
- Funding Request Creation, Approval & Reporting
- Audit Accruals & Core Audit allocation maintenance
- Deloitte/EY Invoice reviews & approvals
- Assist with the quarterly preparation of the Audit Committee deck
- Assist with annual firm risk and assessment surveys
- Manage Deloitte entitlements
- Assist in GCC Space Management & Planning
- Assist with GCC related to People Initiatives (Open Forums, Team Building, Charity, Communication)
- Work closely with the team in understanding the organization's policies and objectives and work towards achieving organizational goals
- Assist with day-to-day activities related to Budgeting, Forecasting, Reporting and Allocations
- Other special projects
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you'll bring to the role:
- Advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment and technical skills, as well as of industry and competitive environment
- Ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and acknowledge efforts of team members
- Ability to articulate risk and impact to various audiences, and create plans to mitigate those risks
- A confident well-rounded methodical person with strong analytical skills
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast paced environment
- A problem solver, who is confident, organized, and self-motivated
- Attention to detail and accuracy (Responsible for metrics, management information, presentations)
- Strong communication skills both oral and written
- Ability to challenge the processes and issues owned by the team
- Self-motivated and ability to work consistently and efficiently to achieve end goals
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY
We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. All that we do at Morgan Stanley is driven by our five core values: do the right thing, put clients first, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back. These aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $155,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Management Accountant
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, so a master's in accounting or finance strengthens your case. If you hold only a bachelor's degree, document five years of progressive management accounting experience clearly in your resume to support EB-2 eligibility.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter for Management Accountant roles where employers have active green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL-verified data by occupation, so you're targeting companies already familiar with the PERM process rather than those encountering it for the first time.
Look up your prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's PERM filing must certify wages meet DOL prevailing wage levels for your SOC code and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Management Accountants in your target city before salary discussions so your offer doesn't fall below the threshold that would invalidate the certification.
Prioritize employers with in-house finance teams
Companies with dedicated accounting departments or CFO-level leadership are more likely to have handled PERM before. During interviews, ask whether they've sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 employees in finance or accounting roles, not just STEM positions, since the recruitment steps differ.
File I-140 promptly to lock in your priority date
Your priority date is set when USCIS receives the I-140, not when PERM is approved. If you're from a backlogged country, every month of delay shifts your place in the queue. Push your employer to file the I-140 immediately after PERM certification rather than waiting.
Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. For Management Accountants, document that the new role shares substantially similar duties to satisfy USCIS occupational-similarity requirements.
Green Card Management Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Management Accountant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Management Accountant positions typically qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree, or under EB-3 if it requires a bachelor's degree. Because the occupation falls under O*NET's professional job zone and routinely demands a bachelor's or higher, most sponsoring employers file under EB-2 or EB-3 professional classification rather than the skilled-worker EB-3 subcategory.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Management Accountants?
Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which requires a formal recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. That step doesn't exist in H-1B visa. After PERM approval, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS, and your priority date determines when you can file the final I-485 adjustment of status, which can involve a multi-year wait for nationals of high-demand countries.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a Management Accountant for a green card?
Search Migrate Mate for Management Accountant roles with verified green card sponsorship history. Because PERM filings are public DOL records, Migrate Mate can show which companies have actually completed the process for this occupation, so you're not guessing at employer willingness from a job listing alone.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Management Accountant role?
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor for the specific SOC code and worksite location, then run a recruitment campaign meeting DOL's advertising requirements, documenting that no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied. If recruitment results support the application, the employer files the PERM application electronically with DOL. Approval typically precedes the I-140 filing with USCIS.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 was approved, AC21 portability lets you transfer to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. For Management Accountants, the new role should involve substantially similar duties, such as financial reporting, cost analysis, or budget management, to satisfy USCIS's occupational-similarity standard.