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Director of Financial Reporting roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers filing H-1B petitions for this title must certify a prevailing wage through the DOL before USCIS will approve the petition.
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Summary:
This professional leadership accounting position requiring an advanced skill-set and ability to lead and display extreme initiative and management oversight. This position reports to the Comptroller.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- This position will work closely with the Comptroller assuming the lead role in the technical direction in preparation of financial reports and maintain the integrity of general ledger data to enable informed decision making by management and University stakeholders.
- This position must collaborate and partner with campus academic and administrative staff to continually improve accounting processes and reporting.
- The individual will work closely with audit representatives in ensuring documentation is provided timely and appropriately.
- Lead preparer of all internal and external financial statements.
- The incumbent in this position must have the ability to independently resolve and/or develop recommendations for unprecedented, complex issues and problems, especially those that relate to general ledger entries, corrections and, journal entries.
- This position serves as a resource for others within the University in resolving unprecedented, nonstandard issues and problems related to accounting postings.
- The Director must be able to anticipate problems within the reporting area and develop recommendations for management resolution.
- This position requires in-depth knowledge and skills in financial accounting, accounting theories and principles, including generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting (GASB) with the ability to act independently in resolving operational or management issues within Financial Reporting.
- This position must have a high proficient knowledge of Banner Finance, Cash Management, and Banking for daily use and is required to develop, test, and implement system changes related to job functions.
- Responsible for oversight and timely completion of Bank Reconciliations.
- Position will be responsible to serve as the Data Steward for the Comptroller’s area, provide timeline and oversight to the month end and year end close operations.
- This position must thoroughly understand, follow, and enforce guidelines associated with internal and external governing entities.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
- Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 5-7 years of related experience is required.
- Certificate in Public Accounting or Management Accounting is preferred.
- Experience working with integrated financial software (Ellucian Banner preferred). Experience with ERP software report writer (Argos preferred).
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Extensive experience in preparing and analyzing complex financial statements.
- Knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of accounting, auditing and financial management.
- In-depth experience with ERP systems for chart of account management and report writing.
- Keen understanding of GASB rules and reporting.
- Ability to supervise professional staff.
- Well-developed skills in written and oral communication.
- Great customer services and networking skills to work with a variety of internal and external constituents.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
Description
Summary:
This professional leadership accounting position requiring an advanced skill-set and ability to lead and display extreme initiative and management oversight. This position reports to the Comptroller.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- This position will work closely with the Comptroller assuming the lead role in the technical direction in preparation of financial reports and maintain the integrity of general ledger data to enable informed decision making by management and University stakeholders.
- This position must collaborate and partner with campus academic and administrative staff to continually improve accounting processes and reporting.
- The individual will work closely with audit representatives in ensuring documentation is provided timely and appropriately.
- Lead preparer of all internal and external financial statements.
- The incumbent in this position must have the ability to independently resolve and/or develop recommendations for unprecedented, complex issues and problems, especially those that relate to general ledger entries, corrections and, journal entries.
- This position serves as a resource for others within the University in resolving unprecedented, nonstandard issues and problems related to accounting postings.
- The Director must be able to anticipate problems within the reporting area and develop recommendations for management resolution.
- This position requires in-depth knowledge and skills in financial accounting, accounting theories and principles, including generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting (GASB) with the ability to act independently in resolving operational or management issues within Financial Reporting.
- This position must have a high proficient knowledge of Banner Finance, Cash Management, and Banking for daily use and is required to develop, test, and implement system changes related to job functions.
- Responsible for oversight and timely completion of Bank Reconciliations.
- Position will be responsible to serve as the Data Steward for the Comptroller’s area, provide timeline and oversight to the month end and year end close operations.
- This position must thoroughly understand, follow, and enforce guidelines associated with internal and external governing entities.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
- Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 5-7 years of related experience is required.
- Certificate in Public Accounting or Management Accounting is preferred.
- Experience working with integrated financial software (Ellucian Banner preferred). Experience with ERP software report writer (Argos preferred).
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Extensive experience in preparing and analyzing complex financial statements.
- Knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of accounting, auditing and financial management.
- In-depth experience with ERP systems for chart of account management and report writing.
- Keen understanding of GASB rules and reporting.
- Ability to supervise professional staff.
- Well-developed skills in written and oral communication.
- Great customer services and networking skills to work with a variety of internal and external constituents.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Director Of Financial Reporting
Document your technical accounting credentials early
CPA licensure and experience with SEC reporting standards, U.S. GAAP, or IFRS reconciliation directly support your specialty occupation case. Gather transcripts, licensure certificates, and employer letters describing your technical duties before you begin applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Search Migrate Mate to filter Director of Financial Reporting roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this specific title, so you spend your time on companies already familiar with H-1B sponsorship for senior finance roles.
Prioritize publicly traded and SEC-registered companies
Public companies with mandatory external reporting obligations have a documented operational need for this role, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition. Smaller private firms without audit or regulatory reporting requirements may face more USCIS scrutiny.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating offers
Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before any compensation discussion. Your offer must meet at least the DOL prevailing wage for your area; knowing the Level III or IV threshold prevents late-stage petition complications.
Confirm the employer files H-1B cap-subject petitions annually
Ask HR directly whether the company has experience filing cap-subject H-1B petitions, not just cap-exempt ones. Universities and nonprofits attached to research institutions can file year-round, but most corporate employers must submit during the annual lottery registration window each March.
Request premium processing to protect your start date
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For a Director-level offer with a firm start date tied to a fiscal year close or audit cycle, this protection is operationally significant and worth raising during the offer negotiation.
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Does a Director of Financial Reporting role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS requires that the position normally demands at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as accounting, finance, or business administration. Director of Financial Reporting roles routinely meet this standard because they require technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC disclosure rules, or IFRS, which cannot be performed without formal specialized education.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Director of Financial Reporting positions?
Publicly traded companies, large private firms with audited financial statements, financial services firms, and multinational corporations with U.S. subsidiaries are the most consistent sponsors for this title. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers for Director of Financial Reporting roles directly on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and industry.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement work for this role?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must submit a Labor Condition Application certifying they'll pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Director of Financial Reporting in your geographic area. The wage level depends on your responsibilities and the local labor market. You can look up applicable wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search tool before accepting any offer.
Can a CPA license or SEC reporting experience strengthen my H-1B petition?
Yes, both meaningfully support your case. USCIS looks at whether the role requires theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge. A CPA credential, demonstrated SEC filings experience, or work with complex technical accounting standards such as ASC 842 or ASC 606 reinforces that the position cannot be filled by a generalist without a specific degree and credentials.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers mid-fiscal year close?
You can change employers under H-1B portability provisions once USCIS has received your new employer's transfer petition. You're authorized to start working for the new employer immediately upon filing if you've been in valid H-1B status for at least a year. Timing a transition around a year-end close or external audit cycle requires coordination with both employers to avoid gaps in authorization.
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