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VP Finance roles at U.S. companies can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing. Advanced-degree professionals and candidates with strong credentials in financial planning, capital strategy, or corporate treasury are well-positioned for permanent sponsorship.
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Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Vice President, Finance Business Partner
Overview:
Reporting to Regional CFO the VP Finance Regional Services Lead will serve as a financial advisor and business partner to the regional services business teams and will be a member of both the Regional CFO leadership team and Global Services CFO leadership team. The primary objective of this position is to lead and manage all finance elements for the Region Services team. The VP Finance Regional Services Lead will actively participate in the development of region-wide goals and strategies, working closely with the leadership team of Services Finance and with the Region Services Lead as their primary business partner. The VP Finance Regional Services Lead will be responsible for articulating strategic financial objectives, establishing accountability for daily financial management, achieving performance objectives, and overseeing financial reporting, policies and procedures.
Role:
Key Responsibilities:
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Business Strategy:
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Act as the primary finance leader for the Regional Services business.
- Ensure that finance is closely integrated with and actively supports the business, providing managers at all levels with the necessary information to maximize revenue, profitability, and efficiency.
- Work with the management team in the development, coordination, and implementation of short and medium-term strategic and tactical plans to drive growth in the region and provide the financial input required for that process.
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Work closely with Business Development Finance team in building business cases and reviewing new opportunities.
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Budgeting and Forecasting:
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Ensure a common understanding of business objectives and drive achievement of financial results.
- Support budgeting and strategic planning sessions and work extensively with the management team to ensure an accurate forecasting process is implemented.
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Manage financial close, reporting and budget/forecast processes, with direct support from the centralized global FP&A team and regional resources, and provide performance and variance analysis information.
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Control Accounting and Financial Reporting:
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Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
- Lead all accounting for the Services region business, including recording all expenses, timely and accurate close, reconciliations, and local currency balance sheet control.
- Ensure the integrity and timeliness of all information to be included in reporting for the business, including statutory and regulatory reporting.
- Work closely with the Region controller and Region FP&A lead to coordinate closes.
- Manage finance staff and supervise third party consultants.
- Maintain a strong control environment by reviewing and approving accounting entries and controls.
All About You:
- Experience organizing, directing, and controlling financial activities in the region.
- Demonstrated commitment to partner effectively with business leadership, displaying urgency and ownership.
- People leadership, including coaching, managing, motivating a diverse team.
- Demonstrated skills in capital management, financial controls, accounting, strategic thinking, and financial planning.
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal relations, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to get along with diverse personalities and handle multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
- Must be tactful, mature, flexible, and possess good reasoning abilities.
Experience/Education:
- Significant finance experience required, experience in the bankcard/payment industry a plus.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or equivalent experience in finance.
Competencies and Skills:
- Financial analysis and accounting background, experience in business partnering.
- Very detail-oriented, hands-on attitude.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good understanding of accounting principles (US GAAP), SEC reporting, and Sarbanes Oxley. Working knowledge of Oracle and Hyperion.
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
- Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;
- Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
- Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
- Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.
In line with Mastercard’s total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.
Pay Ranges
Purchase, New York: $217,000 - $359,000 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in VP Finance
Translate your credentials into PERM-ready documentation
Gather transcripts, CPA or CFA certifications, and employer verification letters before you start applying. PERM audits frequently target finance executives, and gaps in credential documentation can delay or derail your labor certification filing.
Target employers with established PERM filing history
Public companies, private equity-backed firms, and multinational corporations are far more likely to have in-house immigration counsel and existing PERM infrastructure. Prioritize these over early-stage startups where the sponsorship process may be entirely new to the HR team.
Use Migrate Mate to filter VP Finance roles by sponsorship status
Search Migrate Mate to find VP Finance openings at employers with active green card sponsorship history. This narrows your list to companies already familiar with EB-2 and EB-3 filing requirements, saving weeks of cold outreach to unqualified leads.
Negotiate sponsorship terms before signing an offer
Ask the employer to specify in writing whether they will cover PERM legal fees and I-140 filing costs, and confirm the timeline from offer acceptance to petition filing. VP-level roles often have negotiating room on immigration cost-sharing that junior positions don't.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before your employer files
VP Finance roles typically land at DOL wage Level III or IV. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself using the correct Standard Occupational Classification code before your employer submits the prevailing wage request to avoid a wage determination that undervalues the position.
Understand how EB-2 NIW self-petition applies to your profile
If your work in corporate finance has demonstrable national economic impact, a National Interest Waiver (NIW) lets you file an I-140 without employer sponsorship. USCIS reviews NIW petitions on merit, and senior finance executives with policy-influencing roles occasionally qualify.
Green Card VP Finance: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a VP Finance role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most VP Finance positions qualify under EB-2 because they typically require an advanced degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, along with substantial progressive experience. If the role is structured around a bachelor's degree plus at least two years of experience, EB-3 professional classification is also available. Your employer's immigration counsel will determine the appropriate category based on the actual job requirements documented in the PERM application.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a VP Finance role?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a lottery and a six-year base cap, while PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign through DOL before filing the I-140 petition. For most countries outside India and China, EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current, meaning the path from PERM approval to a green card can be substantially shorter than many candidates expect.
Where can I find VP Finance jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search VP Finance roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. This is more reliable than guessing from job postings, which rarely disclose PERM willingness upfront. Focusing your search on companies with established sponsorship history significantly reduces the time spent in initial conversations with HR teams that have never run a PERM filing.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a VP Finance hire?
Your employer must run a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign, typically including print or online job postings, internal notice, and additional steps for professional roles. The recruitment window lasts at least 30 days, and DOL requires a 30-day quiet period after the last recruitment step before filing. PERM audits are common for senior finance roles because the job duties and degree requirements must be precisely documented and match the actual position.
Can a VP Finance candidate self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
Yes, through the EB-2 National Interest Waiver. USCIS evaluates NIW petitions on three criteria: whether the work has substantial merit and national importance, whether you are well-positioned to advance the work, and whether waiving the job offer requirement benefits the United States. Senior finance executives whose work influences capital allocation, infrastructure investment, or economic policy at a national scale have filed successful NIW petitions, though approval is not guaranteed and requires strong supporting evidence.