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Compliance Associate roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in law, finance, accounting, or a related field. Many financial services, healthcare, and tech employers file H-1B petitions for these roles, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.
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The Tax department is seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in US federal and international tax compliance and accounting including familiarity with forms 5471, 8865, 8858, 1118, etc. Tax provision under US GAAP as well as support for tax planning and audits will also be primary responsibilities. In addition, candidate will be tasked with improving the process of gathering and analyzing data for tax reporting. Strong use of technology tools and systems are required. This role will entail coordination within Tax, and across Finance, Engineering, Controllers and Operations divisions for requirements gathering, development, testing and execution. Project management and communication skills are also critical to the role.
Our Tax Accounting teams partner with revenue divisions all across the firm to ensure that taxable transactions have been reported timely and accurately, so that risk to the firm is reduced.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare or review income tax forms related to firm’s investing and lending businesses including 1120, 1065, 5471, 8865, etc.
- Prepare tax provision for investing and lending businesses
- Provide planning and audit support throughout the year
- Liaise with external tax preparers to gather K-1 info to incorporate into firm’s tax return
- Work with Tax, Finance Controllers, Engineering, business units, and outside consultants to leverage technology solutions for the Tax department
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and application of technology “best practices”
REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Information Systems, or related)
- 2-5 years relevant work experience, Financial Services industry helpful
- Strong interest and aptitude for technology solutions, including analyzing new business and data requirements
- Self-motivated, with strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
TECHNICAL AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE:
- Strong tax accounting and reporting experience
- Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex data processes and workflows in order to develop new solutions
- Strong Excel skills
- Familiarity with Alteryx, Tableau, MS Excel Power Query/Pivot, or other BI tools to perform analysis and reconciliations
- Project Management and Business Analysis aptitude
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. : https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
WE OFFER BEST-IN-CLASS BENEFITS
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
LOCATION
Dallas
JOB FUNCTION
Corporate Tax Accounting, Compliance & Reporting
DIVISION
Tax
CORPORATE TITLE
Associate
INTRODUCTION
The Tax department is seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in US federal and international tax compliance and accounting including familiarity with forms 5471, 8865, 8858, 1118, etc. Tax provision under US GAAP as well as support for tax planning and audits will also be primary responsibilities. In addition, candidate will be tasked with improving the process of gathering and analyzing data for tax reporting. Strong use of technology tools and systems are required. This role will entail coordination within Tax, and across Finance, Engineering, Controllers and Operations divisions for requirements gathering, development, testing and execution. Project management and communication skills are also critical to the role.
Our Tax Accounting teams partner with revenue divisions all across the firm to ensure that taxable transactions have been reported timely and accurately, so that risk to the firm is reduced.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare or review income tax forms related to firm’s investing and lending businesses including 1120, 1065, 5471, 8865, etc.
- Prepare tax provision for investing and lending businesses
- Provide planning and audit support throughout the year
- Liaise with external tax preparers to gather K-1 info to incorporate into firm’s tax return
- Work with Tax, Finance Controllers, Engineering, business units, and outside consultants to leverage technology solutions for the Tax department
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and application of technology “best practices”
REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Information Systems, or related)
- 2-5 years relevant work experience, Financial Services industry helpful
- Strong interest and aptitude for technology solutions, including analyzing new business and data requirements
- Self-motivated, with strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
TECHNICAL AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE:
- Strong tax accounting and reporting experience
- Strong analytical skills with an ability to understand complex data processes and workflows in order to develop new solutions
- Strong Excel skills
- Familiarity with Alteryx, Tableau, MS Excel Power Query/Pivot, or other BI tools to perform analysis and reconciliations
- Project Management and Business Analysis aptitude
ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS
At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.
We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.
We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. : https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html
WE OFFER BEST-IN-CLASS BENEFITS
Healthcare & Medical Insurance
We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance.
Holiday & Vacation Policies
We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location. We promote time off from work to recharge by providing generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation usage each year.
Financial Wellness & Retirement
We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities.
Health Services
We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices.
Fitness
To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount).
Child Care & Family Care
We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back-up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. In every office, we provide advice and counseling services, expectant parent resources and transitional programs for parents returning from parental leave. Adoption, surrogacy, egg donation and egg retrieval stipends are also available.
LOCATION
Dallas
JOB FUNCTION
Corporate Tax Accounting, Compliance & Reporting
DIVISION
Tax
CORPORATE TITLE
Associate
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Compliance Associate
Verify your degree field aligns precisely
Compliance Associate petitions get RFEs when the degree field is too broad. A business administration degree supporting a financial compliance role needs a transcript showing concentration in finance or accounting, not just general management coursework.
Filter employers by LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search for Compliance Associate roles at employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings. This filters out employers who list sponsorship as a possibility but have no actual filing track record in compliance-specific roles.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Nonprofits, universities, and government research organizations are exempt from the 85,000-slot H-1B cap. Compliance roles exist at these institutions in grant management, research integrity, and regulatory affairs, letting you bypass the lottery entirely.
Request an offer letter before April registration
USCIS H-1B registration opens in March for an April lottery. Your employer must register you before that window closes. Secure a written offer and confirm your employer has a registered USCIS account well before the deadline, not after selection.
Pull the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area
Your LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job zone. Look up Compliance Associate wages under SOC code 13-1041 in OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer so the salary clears the threshold.
Document any CAMS, CRCM, or CFE credentials
Industry certifications like CAMS, CRCM, or CFE strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition by showing the role requires specialized knowledge beyond a generalist degree. Include them in your support letter and resume before your employer files.
H-1B Visa Compliance Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Compliance Associate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, accounting, law, or business with a compliance concentration. Roles in financial services, healthcare, or tech that involve regulatory frameworks, BSA requirements, or FCPA obligations generally meet the specialty occupation standard. Generic compliance coordinator positions without a degree requirement may not qualify, so the job description language matters.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Compliance Associates?
Financial services firms, large banks, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare systems, and major tech platforms file H-1B petitions for Compliance Associate roles with regularity. These industries operate under dense regulatory frameworks, such as SEC, FDA, HIPAA, and SOX, that require dedicated compliance staff. To find employers actively filing for this role, browse Compliance Associate listings on Migrate Mate, which filters by verified H-1B sponsorship history.
Can my employer file for H-1B sponsorship if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes. If you're working as a Compliance Associate on OPT, your employer can register you in the March H-1B lottery and file your petition if selected. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected, the cap-gap rule extends your authorization automatically through September 30. You'll need to confirm your employer files the I-129 petition promptly after selection to preserve that bridge.
What documents should I prepare to support my H-1B petition for this role?
Your employer's attorney will need your official transcripts showing a degree in a directly related field, your resume with compliance-specific responsibilities clearly described, and copies of any professional certifications such as CAMS or CRCM. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required. The employer prepares the LCA through DOL and the I-129 petition through USCIS.
Does the H-1B lottery hurt my chances of finding a sponsoring employer in compliance?
The lottery creates uncertainty, but cap-exempt employers such as universities, nonprofits, and government-affiliated research organizations offer compliance roles without lottery risk. For cap-subject employers, applying early in hiring cycles, before March registration, gives employers time to plan. Some large compliance teams also use premium processing to accelerate adjudication after lottery selection, reducing the wait from months to weeks.