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Audit Manager roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Large public accounting firms and multinational corporations file H-1B petitions regularly for this title, making it one of the more accessible paths to employer sponsorship in financial services.
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Get Access To All JobsAs a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address):
Remote Work - New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224
Opening:
Worker Subtype: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Department: 100034 University Audit
Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)
Range: UR URG 114
Compensation Range:
$86,482.00 - $129,723.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
Supports leadership in planning, developing and directing the overall audit program for the University. Participates in the planning and scope determination of projects. Initiates, plans, and conducts meetings with management to discuss strategic goals and objectives. Trains and supervises other audit staff members and reviews their work for sufficiency of scope and accuracy.
SCHEDULE
- M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Directs, counsels, and instructs subordinate auditors, reviews work for sufficiency of scope and accuracy, and ensures the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing are observed. Reviews work papers and edits audit reports prepared by subordinate auditors. Actively participates in the planning and scope determination of projects.
- Obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidentiary data as a base for an informed objective opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of the client’s processes and ability to meet its goals and objectives. Demonstrates a general knowledge of the entire administrative and accounting systems of all divisions of the University.
- Assists the Audit Director with continual risk assessment, including developing the audit schedule and prioritization of audits to be completed by the department. Initiates, plans, and conducts meetings with management to discuss strategic goals and objectives of various business processes and departments. Incorporates results into an audit strategy. Develops audit programs geared toward helping business processes and departments achieve their objectives, as well as identifying areas of exposure that may prevent objectives from being met.
- Participates in management forums and workshops representing the department and offering advice and input to management. Maintains contact with individuals at various levels of responsibility. Develops and continuously enhances working relationships with management. Promotes the mission of the Audit Department and its ability to provide expert advisory services to clients through continuous communication and understanding of needs and objectives.
- Demonstrates proficiency with existing and new automated audit and evaluation tools to assist in the audit work completed by the department. Trains and supervises other audit staff members to ensure key areas of exposure are identified and adequately addressed in audits.
- Maintains awareness of current trends and risks specifically associated with higher education and health care through training, publications, and membership and participation in professional organizations.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and 5 years of experience as an auditor/consultant (internal audit and/or public accounting) role required
- Master's degree preferred
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in health care or higher education preferred
- Systems implementation experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Understanding of internal controls, business processes, auditing procedures and risk assessments. Proficient in PC functionality and Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required
- Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed. Ability to organize people and processes and can create a plan for resourceful workflow required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required
- Demonstrated problem solving skills required
- Knowledge of electronic work papers required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) upon hire required
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) upon hire required
- CHIAP upon hire required
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) upon hire required
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) upon hire required
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address):
Remote Work - New York, Albany, New York, United States of America, 12224
Opening:
Worker Subtype: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Department: 100034 University Audit
Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)
Range: UR URG 114
Compensation Range:
$86,482.00 - $129,723.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
Supports leadership in planning, developing and directing the overall audit program for the University. Participates in the planning and scope determination of projects. Initiates, plans, and conducts meetings with management to discuss strategic goals and objectives. Trains and supervises other audit staff members and reviews their work for sufficiency of scope and accuracy.
SCHEDULE
- M-F, 8:00am - 5:00pm
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Directs, counsels, and instructs subordinate auditors, reviews work for sufficiency of scope and accuracy, and ensures the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing are observed. Reviews work papers and edits audit reports prepared by subordinate auditors. Actively participates in the planning and scope determination of projects.
- Obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidentiary data as a base for an informed objective opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of the client’s processes and ability to meet its goals and objectives. Demonstrates a general knowledge of the entire administrative and accounting systems of all divisions of the University.
- Assists the Audit Director with continual risk assessment, including developing the audit schedule and prioritization of audits to be completed by the department. Initiates, plans, and conducts meetings with management to discuss strategic goals and objectives of various business processes and departments. Incorporates results into an audit strategy. Develops audit programs geared toward helping business processes and departments achieve their objectives, as well as identifying areas of exposure that may prevent objectives from being met.
- Participates in management forums and workshops representing the department and offering advice and input to management. Maintains contact with individuals at various levels of responsibility. Develops and continuously enhances working relationships with management. Promotes the mission of the Audit Department and its ability to provide expert advisory services to clients through continuous communication and understanding of needs and objectives.
- Demonstrates proficiency with existing and new automated audit and evaluation tools to assist in the audit work completed by the department. Trains and supervises other audit staff members to ensure key areas of exposure are identified and adequately addressed in audits.
- Maintains awareness of current trends and risks specifically associated with higher education and health care through training, publications, and membership and participation in professional organizations.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and 5 years of experience as an auditor/consultant (internal audit and/or public accounting) role required
- Master's degree preferred
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in health care or higher education preferred
- Systems implementation experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Understanding of internal controls, business processes, auditing procedures and risk assessments. Proficient in PC functionality and Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required
- Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed. Ability to organize people and processes and can create a plan for resourceful workflow required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required
- Demonstrated problem solving skills required
- Knowledge of electronic work papers required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) upon hire required
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) upon hire required
- CHIAP upon hire required
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) upon hire required
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) upon hire required
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Audit Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Audit Manager role. An accounting or finance degree clears this easily, but a general business degree may require supplemental documentation showing relevant coursework or credentials like a CPA.
Use OFLC Wage Search to set salary expectations
Before negotiating an offer, look up the prevailing wage for Audit Manager under SOC code 13-2011 in your target metro. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects you during negotiations.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the April lottery window. Internal audit and compliance roles exist at many of these institutions.
Find H-1B sponsors using Migrate Mate's LCA data
Search Audit Manager roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have certified Labor Condition Applications for this title. That filing history tells you which companies have actually sponsored this role before, not just which ones claim to be open to it.
Ask about cap-gap coverage before your start date
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT and your H-1B is approved but doesn't take effect until October 1, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer understands this so your start date aligns without a gap in authorization.
Get your CPA licensed before the petition is filed
Many Audit Manager job descriptions list CPA licensure as required rather than preferred. USCIS treats unlicensed applicants differently when the role typically demands licensure, so having your CPA in hand before your employer files Form I-129 strengthens the specialty occupation argument.
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Find Audit Manager JobsAudit Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Audit Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Audit Manager roles consistently qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation on a case-by-case basis, but the combination of a degree requirement and the professional judgment involved in audit work makes this title a strong fit for H-1B classification.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Audit Manager roles?
Public accounting firms, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and large healthcare systems are the most consistent sponsors for this title. Cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research centers also hire internal audit managers and can file petitions outside the annual lottery window. Use Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this role.
Does not having a CPA license affect my H-1B petition as an Audit Manager?
It can. If the job description lists CPA as required, USCIS may scrutinize the specialty occupation claim more closely if you don't hold the license. Employers sometimes address this with a combination of your degree and progressive audit experience, but obtaining your CPA before the petition is filed removes the ambiguity and strengthens the case.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for starting an Audit Manager role?
For cap-subject employers, your petition must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you're selected in the lottery, there's typically a five to six month gap between filing and the employment start date. Some employers use this window to keep you on OPT or a different status. Cap-exempt employers face no lottery and can file any time of year.
Can I switch employers after my H-1B is approved for an Audit Manager role?
Yes. Once your H-1B is approved, you can change employers through H-1B portability, which allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation, and the new employer must file before your current status expires.
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