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Client Accounting Manager roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the accounting and financial management SOC codes, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers in public accounting, corporate finance, and professional services regularly file H-1B petitions for this title.
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Client Accounting Manager (GOS)
Job Description Summary
Client Accounting Manager will oversee client account, including month end financials, payable functions, client budgeting and reforecasting as well as related corporate reporting tasks.
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
- Evaluate assignments (scope and profitability) and delegate property responsibilities to staff
- Responsible for the transition and establishment of new assignments with C&W accounting/finance personnel
- Assemble transition team of available personnel to create database for new assignments
- Review and approve content of database to ensure quality and accuracy of tenant records created
- Work with property management and client to define scope of accounting services needed as well as content of monthly operating report
- Perform final review and approval of monthly and annual operating reports
- Authorized to sign on client bank accounts
- Expected to meet with clients and promote the relationship especially as it relates to financial performance and reporting
- Initiate client contact and arrange meetings, e.g., attendance at annual budget review or occasional monthly operating review meetings
- Monitor regular performance of financial staff, ensuring that all deadlines and financial requirements of management agreements are met
- Perform periodic quality control reviews of field locations as required by C&W ethics policy
- Develop training programs for new and existing accounting personnel
- Remit collections of payroll and fees to C&W corporate personnel
- Monitor payroll and management fee receivable reports generated by C&W corporate personnel, limiting C&W's exposure for bad debts by diligent pursuit of collections
- Perform annual reviews and evaluations of personnel supervised
- Approve voiding of checks to vendors
- Prepare Form 1099's for annual filing with IRS for applicable vendors
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Leads/Assigns/Delegates tasks to Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, and/or Interns
- May coordinate efforts of project team to complete work within project deadlines
- Provides solutions to routine/complex problems
- Direct reports may include Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, and/or Interns
Education/Experience/Training:
- College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
Work Experience:
- Requires five to seven years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Strong knowledge of Yardi and Workday software preferred; Strong MS Office Proficiency; Financial reporting for multiple entities preferred; Strong customer service, time management, and organizational skills; Exceptional delegation skills with the ability to be a hands-on contributor and take initiative; Ability to train, mentor and coach others effectively; Results oriented with strong sense of urgency
Competencies:
- Ethical Conduct
- Goal Setting
- Independent Judgement
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Management
- Time Management
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $93,500.00 - $110,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
Job Title
Client Accounting Manager (GOS)
Job Description Summary
Client Accounting Manager will oversee client account, including month end financials, payable functions, client budgeting and reforecasting as well as related corporate reporting tasks.
Job Description
Essential Job Duties:
- Evaluate assignments (scope and profitability) and delegate property responsibilities to staff
- Responsible for the transition and establishment of new assignments with C&W accounting/finance personnel
- Assemble transition team of available personnel to create database for new assignments
- Review and approve content of database to ensure quality and accuracy of tenant records created
- Work with property management and client to define scope of accounting services needed as well as content of monthly operating report
- Perform final review and approval of monthly and annual operating reports
- Authorized to sign on client bank accounts
- Expected to meet with clients and promote the relationship especially as it relates to financial performance and reporting
- Initiate client contact and arrange meetings, e.g., attendance at annual budget review or occasional monthly operating review meetings
- Monitor regular performance of financial staff, ensuring that all deadlines and financial requirements of management agreements are met
- Perform periodic quality control reviews of field locations as required by C&W ethics policy
- Develop training programs for new and existing accounting personnel
- Remit collections of payroll and fees to C&W corporate personnel
- Monitor payroll and management fee receivable reports generated by C&W corporate personnel, limiting C&W's exposure for bad debts by diligent pursuit of collections
- Perform annual reviews and evaluations of personnel supervised
- Approve voiding of checks to vendors
- Prepare Form 1099's for annual filing with IRS for applicable vendors
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Leads/Assigns/Delegates tasks to Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, and/or Interns
- May coordinate efforts of project team to complete work within project deadlines
- Provides solutions to routine/complex problems
- Direct reports may include Sr. Client Accountants, Client Accountants, and/or Interns
Education/Experience/Training:
- College degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
Work Experience:
- Requires five to seven years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Specialized Knowledge/Skills – Strong knowledge of Yardi and Workday software preferred; Strong MS Office Proficiency; Financial reporting for multiple entities preferred; Strong customer service, time management, and organizational skills; Exceptional delegation skills with the ability to be a hands-on contributor and take initiative; Ability to train, mentor and coach others effectively; Results oriented with strong sense of urgency
Competencies:
- Ethical Conduct
- Goal Setting
- Independent Judgement
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Management
- Time Management
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $93,500.00 - $110,000.00
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Client Accounting Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Client Accounting Manager petitions require a directly related degree field. A general business degree can trigger an RFE if your transcript doesn't show accounting or finance coursework. Pull your transcripts early and confirm the field alignment matches the job description.
Target public accounting firms with LCA history
Large public accounting firms and regional CPA firms file H-1B petitions for client-facing accounting roles far more consistently than corporate in-house teams. Search DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to confirm a firm has filed for this specific title before applying.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsors
Search Client Accounting Manager roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for this title. This cuts out employers who say they're open to sponsorship but have no DOL filing record to back it up.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's H-1B LCA must certify a wage meeting the DOL prevailing wage for your work location and SOC code. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the accountants and auditors SOC before your offer conversation so you know the floor the LCA must clear.
Ask HR about cap-exempt filing eligibility
Some Client Accounting Manager roles at universities, nonprofits, or government research entities qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing. If you're interviewing at an institution, ask directly whether the organization holds cap-exempt status under USCIS rules. Cap-exempt means no lottery wait.
File during the 60-day grace period strategically
If you're between H-1B employers, you have 60 days after your last day to secure a new H-1B transfer filing. Your new employer's attorney can file a transfer with change of employer before that window closes, maintaining your lawful status without a gap.
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Find Client Accounting Manager JobsClient Accounting Manager H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Client Accounting Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Client Accounting Manager falls under accounting and financial management SOC codes, which USCIS consistently treats as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. The key is that your job description must tie the management responsibilities directly to that degree field, not general business or unrelated disciplines.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Client Accounting Manager roles?
Public accounting firms, regional CPA practices, financial services companies, and corporate accounting departments at large enterprises are the most active H-1B sponsors for this title. You can find employers with verified filing history for Client Accounting Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL LCA data so you're only targeting companies with a real sponsorship track record.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Client Accounting Manager role without losing status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as your transfer petition is filed, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. Your new employer files Form I-129 with a new LCA certified by DOL. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval to begin work after the filing receipt is issued.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for a Client Accounting Manager H-1B?
DOL requires your employer's LCA to certify a wage at or above the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. For a Client Accounting Manager title, that wage is tied to the accountants, auditors, or financial managers SOC depending on how your employer classifies the role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current Level I through Level IV wage ranges before you negotiate your offer.
Does my accounting credential or CPA license affect my H-1B petition for this role?
A CPA license strengthens your petition because it directly supports the specialty occupation argument, but it isn't required by USCIS on its own. What matters most is that your bachelor's degree is in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. If your degree is in a different discipline, your employer's attorney may need to build the case through coursework equivalency or a combination of education and professional experience, which can invite additional scrutiny.
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