H-1B Visa Finance Director Jobs
Finance Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Employers in financial services, healthcare, and technology regularly file LCAs for this title. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, so timing your job search around the April registration window matters.
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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 Finance Director
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to align directly with the Finance Director role. A general business degree can draw an RFE if the employer can't show the position requires finance-specific expertise. Pull the O*NET profile for SOC 11-3031 to document the degree-to-role connection before interviews.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Finance Director openings by employers who have filed LCAs for this title. Prior filing history signals that the employer understands prevailing wage obligations and won't treat sponsorship as an unfamiliar process during offer negotiations.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 11-3031 in your target metro before your first salary discussion. The LCA must certify at least the Level I prevailing wage, but Finance Directors typically fall at Level III or IV, which directly anchors the employer's minimum offer.
Ask about cap-exempt entity affiliations
Universities, non-profit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt H-1B employers. A Finance Director role at a university system or hospital affiliated with a qualifying research entity can skip the lottery entirely, letting you start sooner.
File during premium processing for executive searches
Finance Director searches often run on tight board-approved timelines. Confirm whether your employer will use USCIS premium processing, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days. Standard processing for a cap-year H-1B can run several months, creating a gap risk if your start date is firm.
Document your supervisory scope for the petition
USCIS scrutinizes whether Finance Director duties genuinely require a specialty degree rather than general management experience. Prepare a detailed job duties letter that ties each responsibility, such as treasury oversight or SEC reporting, to specific finance coursework or credential requirements.
H-1B Visa Finance Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Finance Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Finance Director qualifies when the employer can demonstrate the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field. Roles that accept any business degree without a field-specific requirement can face USCIS scrutiny. A well-drafted job description that ties each duty to a specific finance discipline strengthens the petition significantly.
How do I find Finance Director employers who are already comfortable sponsoring H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters Finance Director listings by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're not starting conversations with companies that have never sponsored before. Prior sponsorship experience matters at this seniority level because the employer's legal team needs to be familiar with prevailing wage obligations and the LCA certification process before you reach the offer stage.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for an H-1B Finance Director petition?
The employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the Finance Director role in the specific metro area where you'll work. You can look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search by entering SOC code 11-3031 and the relevant location. Most Finance Director positions fall at wage Level III or IV, and the LCA must certify at or above that threshold before USCIS will approve the petition.
Can I change employers as a Finance Director on H-1B without losing my status?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer files their own LCA and I-129 for the Finance Director role. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved before starting, which removes most of the risk from executive-level transitions.
Are Finance Director roles at non-profit or university employers exempt from the H-1B cap?
Yes, if the employer is a qualifying institution such as an institution of higher education, a non-profit affiliated with such an institution, or a non-profit or government research organization, the H-1B petition is cap-exempt. Finance Director roles at hospital systems, university foundations, or research-focused non-profits may qualify, letting you bypass the lottery and file at any point in the year.