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Budget Officer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics. Federal agencies, universities, and large corporations regularly file LCAs for this occupation. Cap-subject petitions compete in the annual lottery, so timing your job search around the October 1 start date matters.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB TITLE: Capital Budget Manager
TOP 3 SKILLS: Capital Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Portfolio Management
LOCATION: Bakersfield, Torrance, or San Jose CA
DURATION: Direct Hire Permanent
RATE RANGE: 149-230k
Responsibilities:
- Manage the annual capital budgeting process for all company districts and subsidiaries, overseeing approximately $450M in annual capital expenditures and $1.2B+ in three-year capital budgets.
- Lead the preparation, forecasting, administration, and reporting of capital budgets, ensuring alignment with company financial objectives and strategic priorities.
- Oversee the development and management of three-year capital budgets supporting California General Rate Case (GRC) filings, including more than 1,200 capital projects per GRC cycle.
- Serve as the company's technical lead for capital budgeting standards, processes, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as the primary budget administrator for PowerPlan, overseeing project funding approvals, work orders, system enhancements, and user training.
- Review and approve capital funding requests, specific capital projects, non-specific work orders, and blanket work orders.
- Oversee the company's capital cost estimating program, including estimating methodologies, cost databases, cost catalogs, consultant coordination, and quality assurance.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Rates, and district leadership to develop, maintain, and monitor capital budgets and project forecasts.
- Analyze capital spending, budget-to-actual performance, project schedules, and forecasting trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Support GRC proceedings by preparing capital budget documentation, responding to regulatory data requests, and assisting with CPUC and Cal Advocates inquiries.
- Collaborate with the Rates department on GRC submissions, settlement negotiations, project approvals, and regulatory reporting.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations related to capital investment priorities, project funding, and GRC Earnings Test requirements.
- Oversee annual project validation processes, capital spending forecasts, project close targets, and carryover reporting.
- Prepare and present capital budget proposals, financial forecasts, and investment recommendations to senior leadership, company officers, and Board members.
- Manage and develop staff, including workload prioritization, performance evaluations, training, and professional development.
- Develop and deliver training materials, workshops, and process documentation related to capital budgeting systems and best practices.
- Support strategic planning initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the Capital Planning and Engineering departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in capital budgeting, financial forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, capital portfolio management, or related disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of capital project budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and budget-to-actual analysis.
- Experience managing large capital budgets and overseeing multiple projects or investment portfolios.
- Knowledge of capital project planning, cost estimating methodologies, project controls, and financial reporting.
- Experience administering or supporting PowerPlan or comparable enterprise capital budgeting systems strongly preferred.
- Understanding of CPUC regulations, General Rate Case (GRC) proceedings, regulatory filings, and utility capital budgeting processes.
- Familiarity with engineering and project management practices related to infrastructure planning, design, construction, and operations, preferably within water, wastewater, or utility environments.
- Experience developing and maintaining capital cost estimates, cost databases, and estimating standards preferred.
- Previous management or supervisory experience desirable, including staff development, performance management, and workload prioritization.
- Ability to analyze complex financial information, identify budget variances, develop forecasts, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate financial information to senior executives and stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Finance, regulatory agencies, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise independent judgment.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation desirable.
- Valid California Driver License required.
- Ability to work onsite at an assigned company office.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
JOB TITLE: Capital Budget Manager
TOP 3 SKILLS: Capital Budget Management, Financial Forecasting, Portfolio Management
LOCATION: Bakersfield, Torrance, or San Jose CA
DURATION: Direct Hire Permanent
RATE RANGE: 149-230k
Responsibilities:
- Manage the annual capital budgeting process for all company districts and subsidiaries, overseeing approximately $450M in annual capital expenditures and $1.2B+ in three-year capital budgets.
- Lead the preparation, forecasting, administration, and reporting of capital budgets, ensuring alignment with company financial objectives and strategic priorities.
- Oversee the development and management of three-year capital budgets supporting California General Rate Case (GRC) filings, including more than 1,200 capital projects per GRC cycle.
- Serve as the company's technical lead for capital budgeting standards, processes, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Act as the primary budget administrator for PowerPlan, overseeing project funding approvals, work orders, system enhancements, and user training.
- Review and approve capital funding requests, specific capital projects, non-specific work orders, and blanket work orders.
- Oversee the company's capital cost estimating program, including estimating methodologies, cost databases, cost catalogs, consultant coordination, and quality assurance.
- Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Rates, and district leadership to develop, maintain, and monitor capital budgets and project forecasts.
- Analyze capital spending, budget-to-actual performance, project schedules, and forecasting trends to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Support GRC proceedings by preparing capital budget documentation, responding to regulatory data requests, and assisting with CPUC and Cal Advocates inquiries.
- Collaborate with the Rates department on GRC submissions, settlement negotiations, project approvals, and regulatory reporting.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations related to capital investment priorities, project funding, and GRC Earnings Test requirements.
- Oversee annual project validation processes, capital spending forecasts, project close targets, and carryover reporting.
- Prepare and present capital budget proposals, financial forecasts, and investment recommendations to senior leadership, company officers, and Board members.
- Manage and develop staff, including workload prioritization, performance evaluations, training, and professional development.
- Develop and deliver training materials, workshops, and process documentation related to capital budgeting systems and best practices.
- Support strategic planning initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the Capital Planning and Engineering departments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Management, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in capital budgeting, financial forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, capital portfolio management, or related disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of capital project budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and budget-to-actual analysis.
- Experience managing large capital budgets and overseeing multiple projects or investment portfolios.
- Knowledge of capital project planning, cost estimating methodologies, project controls, and financial reporting.
- Experience administering or supporting PowerPlan or comparable enterprise capital budgeting systems strongly preferred.
- Understanding of CPUC regulations, General Rate Case (GRC) proceedings, regulatory filings, and utility capital budgeting processes.
- Familiarity with engineering and project management practices related to infrastructure planning, design, construction, and operations, preferably within water, wastewater, or utility environments.
- Experience developing and maintaining capital cost estimates, cost databases, and estimating standards preferred.
- Previous management or supervisory experience desirable, including staff development, performance management, and workload prioritization.
- Ability to analyze complex financial information, identify budget variances, develop forecasts, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate financial information to senior executives and stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Finance, regulatory agencies, consultants, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise independent judgment.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation desirable.
- Valid California Driver License required.
- Ability to work onsite at an assigned company office.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
FAIR CHANCE POLICY:
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Budget Officer
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Budget Officer position. A finance or accounting degree is the strongest fit. Economics or public administration works, but expect your employer's attorney to document the connection explicitly in the petition.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV rates for Budget Officer roles in your target city before any salary conversation.
Target cap-exempt employers to skip the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. Budget Officer positions exist at all three. Prioritizing these employers eliminates lottery risk entirely and lets you start sooner.
Use Migrate Mate to find active H-1B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to filter Budget Officer openings by employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation code. That filing history confirms the employer already knows the H-1B process, which shortens the sponsorship conversation significantly.
Confirm your occupation code with O*NET before applying
Budget Officers are classified under a specific Standard Occupational Classification code. Cross-check the job description against the O*NET profile to confirm the duties align. A mismatch between your job tasks and the SOC code is a common RFE trigger.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS standard processing for an I-129 petition can run several months. If your employer has a firm onboarding date, ask them to file with premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days and avoid a delayed start.
H-1B Visa Budget Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Budget Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS treats Budget Officer positions as specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, accounting, economics, or public administration. The employer must document in the LCA and I-129 petition that a specialized degree is a standard requirement for the position, not just a preference.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Budget Officer positions?
Federal agencies, state governments, universities, hospital systems, defense contractors, and large financial institutions are among the most consistent sponsors for Budget Officer roles. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers with active LCA filings for this occupation on Migrate Mate, which filters results by filing history rather than employer self-reporting.
How does the H-1B cap affect my timeline as a Budget Officer candidate?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date. If you're selected in the lottery, you cannot begin work until October 1 at the earliest. If your target employer is a university, nonprofit research institution, or government entity, their petitions are cap-exempt and can be filed and approved at any point during the year.
What documentation should I prepare to support my H-1B petition as a Budget Officer?
You'll need official transcripts showing your degree in a qualifying field, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and any professional certifications such as CGFM or CPA that strengthen the specialty occupation argument. Your employer's attorney will also need a detailed job description that ties specific duties to your degree field, so be prepared to provide input on that document.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I switch Budget Officer jobs?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers while your transfer petition is pending, as long as your original H-1B has been approved and you've been in valid status. Your new employer files a new I-129 petition, and you can start with them once USCIS receives it, without waiting for a final decision.