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Vice President of Accounting roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers can demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available through the PERM labor certification process. This senior finance leadership position typically requires an advanced degree in accounting or a CPA, supporting EB-2 eligibility for advanced-degree professionals seeking permanent U.S. residency.
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As a Fund Accounting & Administration, Assistant Vice President, you will be
- Supervising and mentor colleagues at the associate levels.
- Managing client relationships with both client personnel and fund investors.
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial work paper packages including portfolio schedules, accruals and PCAP allocations.
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes.
- Review and/or preparation of annual tax work paper packages.
- Review and/or preparation of capital calls and distributions, including notices and release merged documents.
- Reviewing monthly bank reconciliations and post journal entries.
- Reviewing quarterly management fee calculations.
- Review and/or preparation of various client related correspondence.
- Work with database team regarding client deliverables such as financial statements, capital calls and distribution notices.
- Heavy client interaction on a daily basis.
- Coordination of annual audit and tax return preparation with Big 4 accounting firms.
- Review and/or preparation of waterfall and capital account allocations.
- Understand how to navigate through limited partnership agreement.
- Review and/or preparation of estimated tax workpapers.
- Maintain working relationship with all client contacts, including investment professionals, investors, auditors, lawyers and banking personnel.
- Ensure compliance with investment fund legal documents, i.e. partnership agreement.
- Assist accounting managers to ensure compliance with investment fund agreements and other legal documents.
- Special client projects.
- Manage internal workflow and client deadlines.
During the course of normal day to day operation, be responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- An ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure, and simultaneously handle multiple assignments
Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the proven ability to multi-task and to work efficiently to meet client deliverables.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- At least 10 years of Fund Accounting experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience
- Experience with alternative investment asset classes, complex fund structures and fee calculations desired
- Working knowledge of MRI, Oracle Financials, Yardi is a plus
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $130,000 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.
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.
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.
Who we are looking for
As a Fund Accounting & Administration, Assistant Vice President, you will be
- Supervising and mentor colleagues at the associate levels.
- Managing client relationships with both client personnel and fund investors.
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial work paper packages including portfolio schedules, accruals and PCAP allocations.
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes.
- Review and/or preparation of annual tax work paper packages.
- Review and/or preparation of capital calls and distributions, including notices and release merged documents.
- Reviewing monthly bank reconciliations and post journal entries.
- Reviewing quarterly management fee calculations.
- Review and/or preparation of various client related correspondence.
- Work with database team regarding client deliverables such as financial statements, capital calls and distribution notices.
- Heavy client interaction on a daily basis.
- Coordination of annual audit and tax return preparation with Big 4 accounting firms.
- Review and/or preparation of waterfall and capital account allocations.
- Understand how to navigate through limited partnership agreement.
- Review and/or preparation of estimated tax workpapers.
- Maintain working relationship with all client contacts, including investment professionals, investors, auditors, lawyers and banking personnel.
- Ensure compliance with investment fund legal documents, i.e. partnership agreement.
- Assist accounting managers to ensure compliance with investment fund agreements and other legal documents.
- Special client projects.
- Manage internal workflow and client deadlines.
During the course of normal day to day operation, be responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- An ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure, and simultaneously handle multiple assignments
Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the proven ability to multi-task and to work efficiently to meet client deliverables.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- At least 10 years of Fund Accounting experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience
- Experience with alternative investment asset classes, complex fund structures and fee calculations desired
- Working knowledge of MRI, Oracle Financials, Yardi is a plus
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $130,000 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.
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.
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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Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM labor certification ties your green card to a specific job description. Make sure your CPA license, advanced degree, and years of progressive accounting leadership match the minimum requirements the employer will advertise, since DOL holds them to exactly what they post.
Search employers with active EB-2 filing history
Target companies that have sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 green cards for finance and accounting roles before. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus your search on organizations already familiar with the PERM process for senior accounting positions.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before accepting an offer
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience; EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree. Confirm with your prospective employer which category they intend to file under, since this affects your priority date queue and overall timeline to permanent residency.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job level before PERM can be filed. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the VP of Accounting SOC code in your target metro area so your salary negotiation doesn't fall below the threshold that would stall the filing.
Understand priority date backlogs before accepting
Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits, and nationals from high-demand countries like India and China can face significant priority date backlogs. Ask your prospective employer to clarify your likely wait based on your country of birth and their intended I-140 filing date before you commit.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to the same or a similar occupation without restarting the green card process from PERM, giving you leverage in future negotiations.
Green Card Vice President of Accounting: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Vice President of Accounting role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most VP of Accounting positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because they require an advanced degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive experience. If the role requires only a bachelor's degree and two or more years of experience, EB-3 is also an option. The employer determines the category based on the actual minimum requirements they define for the position.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every few years, while green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment test to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available, obtain a prevailing wage determination, and file an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. There is no lottery for employment-based green cards, but per-country annual limits mean priority date backlogs can apply depending on your country of birth.
How long does the PERM labor certification process take for a VP of Accounting position?
PERM processing times vary based on DOL workload and whether your case is selected for audit. The recruitment test period alone takes several months before filing, and DOL adjudication can add additional time beyond that. USCIS then processes the I-140 petition after PERM certification is granted. Your total timeline to a green card also depends on your priority date and per-country backlog, so starting early with a willing employer is critical for senior accounting professionals.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Vice President of Accounting positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, searchable by occupation and location. This lets you focus on companies that have already navigated PERM for senior accounting and finance roles rather than approaching employers who may be unfamiliar with the process. Targeting employers with prior sponsorship experience significantly reduces the risk of a stalled or abandoned petition after you've accepted an offer.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your original I-140 was approved, your priority date can be carried over to a new employer's petition, so you don't lose your place in the queue. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without restarting the PERM process. Both rules require careful coordination with an immigration attorney.