H-1B Visa Chief Financial Officer Jobs

Chief Financial Officer roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS rules, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Large financial services firms, multinational corporations, and private equity-backed companies are among the most active H-1B visa sponsors for CFO-level positions.

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Open Jobs198+
Work Type67% On-site
Top LocationAtlanta, GA
Most JobsAlvarez & Marsal

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INFUSE
Chief Financial Officer
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INFUSE
New 39m ago
Chief Financial Officer
INFUSE
Boca Raton, Florida
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Strategy & Corporate Development
Tax
Business Strategy
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Commercial Finance Director
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Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
New 1h ago
Commercial Finance Director
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Strategy & Corporate Development
Finance
Accounting
Human Resources
Project & Program Management
Business Strategy
Project Management
$120k - $170k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Alvarez & Marsal
Manager, CFO Services
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Alvarez & Marsal
New 2h ago
Manager, CFO Services
Alvarez & Marsal
Chicago, Illinois
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Consulting & Professional Services
Finance
Accounting
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Acentra Health
Finance Director
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Acentra Health
New 8h ago
Finance Director
Acentra Health
Albany, New York
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Business Strategy
Project Management
$135k - $190k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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L.A. Care Health Plan
Chief of Staff, Office of the CFO
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L.A. Care Health Plan
New 13h ago
Chief of Staff, Office of the CFO
L.A. Care Health Plan
Los Angeles, California
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Business Strategy
Project Management
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
$218k - $370k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Chief Financial Officer

Translate your credentials into U.S. equivalency

Foreign degrees require a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before USCIS will recognize them. A three-year bachelor's in accounting or finance from outside the U.S. may still satisfy the specialty occupation requirement with the right evaluation report.

Target companies with H-1B LCA filing history

Use Migrate Mate to filter CFO and senior finance roles by employers who have active H-1B Labor Condition Applications on file with DOL, so you're only pursuing companies that already sponsor at the executive level.

Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating

CFO roles span Wage Levels III and IV under DOL's four-tier system. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area and job title before entering salary discussions so you know the minimum the employer must certify on your LCA.

Confirm executive roles meet specialty occupation standards

USCIS scrutinizes C-suite petitions where job duties span multiple disciplines. Your offer letter and employer support letter should tie every core CFO duty directly to a specific degree field, not just 'business' or 'management.'

Time your job search around the cap and premium processing

H-1B cap petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start date. If you're changing employers, a cap-exempt filing through a qualifying nonprofit or university hospital may let you start immediately rather than waiting for the next fiscal year lottery.

Request employer-paid premium processing in your offer negotiation

USCIS offers premium processing that reduces petition review to 15 business days. CFO candidates negotiating compensation packages often include premium processing as a condition, shifting the cost and uncertainty of standard processing off the table.

H-1B Visa Chief Financial Officer: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a CFO role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, accounting, or economics. USCIS examines the actual duties and industry standards, not just the title. If the CFO role at a particular company spans generalist management without a defined degree requirement, the petition faces higher RFE risk.

Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for CFO positions?

Public companies, large private enterprises, private equity portfolio companies, and multinational corporations with U.S. subsidiaries are the most consistent H-1B sponsors at the CFO level. To find employers with verified LCA filing history for senior finance roles, browse open positions on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by actual DOL filing activity.

How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect CFO hiring?

Your employer must certify on the LCA that your offered compensation meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. CFO roles typically fall at Wage Level III or IV. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your metro area before accepting an offer, so you can confirm compliance upfront.

Can I transfer my H-1B to a new CFO role without starting over?

Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as your current petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer still files a fresh I-129 and LCA tied to the specific CFO role and location.

What documentation supports an H-1B petition for a CFO position?

The employer submits Form I-129 with a certified LCA, a detailed support letter linking your CFO duties to your specific degree field, your academic credentials and any foreign degree evaluation, and evidence that the position is a specialty occupation in that industry. USCIS may issue an RFE requesting additional proof that a degree in a defined field is standard for the role.