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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This role provides advanced financial analysis, operational oversight, and coordination of fiscal activities for assigned units, with a specialized focus on Athletics along with support and collaboration for Campus Recreation, Club Sports, and Intramural Programs. This position supports day-to-day financial operations while contributing to budget planning, compliance, and process improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Finance and Business Operations Manager.
This position also leads the development and implementation of training programs for sports supervisors, coaches, and program staff, ensuring compliance with University policies and applicable Division I NCAA rules and regulations, which govern intercollegiate athletics and require institutional oversight and compliance coordination. Additionally, the position provides targeted support for NCAA audit and compliance processes in collaboration with the Finance & Business Operations Manager and Athletics leadership.
This position functions as the primary operational finance lead for Athletics under the direction of the Finance & Business Operations Manager, exercising delegated authority for transaction review, compliance coordination, training delivery, and financial issue resolution.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree in business by start date with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance; OR associate’s degree in business by start date and 7 years of accounting/finance experience; OR 10 or more years accounting/finance experience in lieu of degree. Degree requirements must be completed at start of appointment.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, remain organized, prioritize work, and apply a high level of attention to detail
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience working in intercollegiate athletics, campus recreation, or a related higher education environment with direct exposure to athletics business operations.
* Experience providing financial training, process guidance, or functional supervision to staff or departmental users.
* Experience with Banner Finance, Wright Buy, Emburse, or similar ERP systems
* Experience in higher education finance or public sector environments
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERCENT OF TIME:
Financial Operations, Processing, and Oversight (30%)
* Work closely with Athletics and related departments to ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with university policies and applicable athletics-specific requirements.
* Review, validate, and either approve or escalate purchase orders, payments, and other financial transactions to ensure compliance with university and athletics-specific requirements.
* Coordinate travel and expense processing, including review of team travel, recruiting, and program-related expenses.
* Maintain organized and auditable financial records in alignment with institutional and athletics compliance expectations.
Policy Compliance, Training, and Process Improvement (20%)
* Ensure adherence to university policies and external requirements, including NCAA guidelines where applicable.
* Develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs for sports supervisors, coaches, and staff on financial procedures, purchasing, travel, risk management, and compliance expectations.
* Serve as the operational finance and compliance lead, partnering closely with relevant stakeholders to reinforce policies outlined in institutional and athletics-specific guidance (e.g., student-athlete and program compliance frameworks).
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development of standardized procedures.
Reconciliation, Analysis, and Reporting (15%)
* Reconcile financial transactions within Banner Finance systems to ensure accuracy across funds and organizations.
* Perform detailed financial analysis, monitor expense trends (including team operations and program activity), and identify budget concerns.
* Prepare financial reports and projections to support decision-making, compliance reporting, and fiscal planning.
Budget Support and Financial Planning (15%)
* Assist with development, monitoring, and forecasting of departmental budgets across Athletics.
* Support annual budgeting processes and provide recommendations on resource allocation, cost containment, and operational efficiencies.
* Contribute to financial projections related to team operations, program expansion, and facility usage where applicable.
Personnel Coordination (10%)
* Assist with personnel-related financial processes such as PAFs, EPAFs, position funding reconciliation, and payroll coordination.
* Support hiring and onboarding processes with emphasis on compliance training and financial responsibility expectations.
Special Projects, Compliance, and Audit Support (10%)
* Conduct research, assist with audits, and support special financial or operational projects as assigned by the Finance and Business Operations Manager.
* Provide direct support for NCAA audit and compliance review processes, including data gathering, documentation preparation, and coordination with internal stakeholders and auditors in collaboration with the Finance & Business Operations Manager.
* Perform other related duties as assigned to support the strategic goals of the department.
INTRODUCTION
This role provides advanced financial analysis, operational oversight, and coordination of fiscal activities for assigned units, with a specialized focus on Athletics along with support and collaboration for Campus Recreation, Club Sports, and Intramural Programs. This position supports day-to-day financial operations while contributing to budget planning, compliance, and process improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Finance and Business Operations Manager.
This position also leads the development and implementation of training programs for sports supervisors, coaches, and program staff, ensuring compliance with University policies and applicable Division I NCAA rules and regulations, which govern intercollegiate athletics and require institutional oversight and compliance coordination. Additionally, the position provides targeted support for NCAA audit and compliance processes in collaboration with the Finance & Business Operations Manager and Athletics leadership.
This position functions as the primary operational finance lead for Athletics under the direction of the Finance & Business Operations Manager, exercising delegated authority for transaction review, compliance coordination, training delivery, and financial issue resolution.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree in business by start date with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance; OR associate’s degree in business by start date and 7 years of accounting/finance experience; OR 10 or more years accounting/finance experience in lieu of degree. Degree requirements must be completed at start of appointment.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, remain organized, prioritize work, and apply a high level of attention to detail
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience working in intercollegiate athletics, campus recreation, or a related higher education environment with direct exposure to athletics business operations.
* Experience providing financial training, process guidance, or functional supervision to staff or departmental users.
* Experience with Banner Finance, Wright Buy, Emburse, or similar ERP systems
* Experience in higher education finance or public sector environments
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERCENT OF TIME:
Financial Operations, Processing, and Oversight (30%)
* Work closely with Athletics and related departments to ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with university policies and applicable athletics-specific requirements.
* Review, validate, and either approve or escalate purchase orders, payments, and other financial transactions to ensure compliance with university and athletics-specific requirements.
* Coordinate travel and expense processing, including review of team travel, recruiting, and program-related expenses.
* Maintain organized and auditable financial records in alignment with institutional and athletics compliance expectations.
Policy Compliance, Training, and Process Improvement (20%)
* Ensure adherence to university policies and external requirements, including NCAA guidelines where applicable.
* Develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs for sports supervisors, coaches, and staff on financial procedures, purchasing, travel, risk management, and compliance expectations.
* Serve as the operational finance and compliance lead, partnering closely with relevant stakeholders to reinforce policies outlined in institutional and athletics-specific guidance (e.g., student-athlete and program compliance frameworks).
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development of standardized procedures.
Reconciliation, Analysis, and Reporting (15%)
* Reconcile financial transactions within Banner Finance systems to ensure accuracy across funds and organizations.
* Perform detailed financial analysis, monitor expense trends (including team operations and program activity), and identify budget concerns.
* Prepare financial reports and projections to support decision-making, compliance reporting, and fiscal planning.
Budget Support and Financial Planning (15%)
* Assist with development, monitoring, and forecasting of departmental budgets across Athletics.
* Support annual budgeting processes and provide recommendations on resource allocation, cost containment, and operational efficiencies.
* Contribute to financial projections related to team operations, program expansion, and facility usage where applicable.
Personnel Coordination (10%)
* Assist with personnel-related financial processes such as PAFs, EPAFs, position funding reconciliation, and payroll coordination.
* Support hiring and onboarding processes with emphasis on compliance training and financial responsibility expectations.
Special Projects, Compliance, and Audit Support (10%)
* Conduct research, assist with audits, and support special financial or operational projects as assigned by the Finance and Business Operations Manager.
* Provide direct support for NCAA audit and compliance review processes, including data gathering, documentation preparation, and coordination with internal stakeholders and auditors in collaboration with the Finance & Business Operations Manager.
* Perform other related duties as assigned to support the strategic goals of the department.
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Get Access To All JobsTips 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.