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Finance Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the position typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, or a related field. Many employers across financial services, corporate treasury, and tech sponsor H-1B visas for this role, and the annual cap means timing your job search around the April filing 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 as a Finance Manager
Verify your degree matches the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to Finance Manager duties. A business administration or economics degree can qualify, but a degree in an unrelated field may trigger an RFE. Check the O*NET profile for this occupation to confirm the standard educational requirements before applying.
Search employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Finance Manager roles by employers who have certified Labor Condition Applications with DOL. This cuts out companies that list finance roles but have never sponsored H-1B workers, saving you weeks of outreach to dead ends.
Target companies with dedicated treasury functions
Finance Manager sponsorship rates differ sharply by employer type. Publicly traded companies, large private equity-backed firms, and multinationals with U.S. headquarters regularly sponsor because their finance functions are complex enough to justify the role as a specialty occupation. Regional companies without dedicated treasury or FP&A teams rarely do.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage levels
Before signing an offer, run the proposed title and location through the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage for your area. A Finance Manager offer below Level II or III in a major metro is a red flag that the LCA may face DOL scrutiny.
Negotiate your start date around the cap timeline
H-1B cap petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start. If you're offered a Finance Manager role in January, negotiate a conditional start or consulting arrangement through September. Employers experienced with H-1B sponsorship will understand this and structure the offer accordingly.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. For Finance Manager roles where a fiscal-year start date or budget cycle is tied to your onboarding, ask your employer to include premium processing in the I-129 petition to avoid delays affecting your team's planning.
H-1B Visa Finance Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Finance Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Finance Manager typically qualifies because USCIS recognizes it as a position that normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a directly related field. The employer must demonstrate in the I-129 petition that the specific role requires that degree, not just that a degree is preferred. Roles involving FP&A, treasury management, or financial reporting have the clearest path to specialty occupation approval.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Finance Manager positions?
Financial services, technology, healthcare systems, and large manufacturing conglomerates file the highest volumes of H-1B LCAs for Finance Manager roles. These sectors have complex financial operations that require dedicated managers rather than generalists. To find employers currently sponsoring, browse Finance Manager listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles filtered by verified DOL LCA filing history.
Can my employer file an H-1B petition for a Finance Manager role while I'm on OPT?
Yes. Your employer files the H-1B cap petition in April while you're working on OPT. If selected, your H-1B status begins October 1, and your OPT authorization automatically extends through that date under the cap-gap rule if your OPT would otherwise expire before then. Make sure your employer submits the I-129 before your OPT end date to preserve cap-gap coverage.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers as a Finance Manager?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer through an H-1B portability filing, as long as the new employer submits an I-129 petition before your current status expires and you've been lawfully employed for at least 180 days since your original approval. You can start the new Finance Manager role as soon as the new petition is received by USCIS, without waiting for approval.
Will the Finance Manager job description affect my H-1B approval odds?
The job description is one of the most scrutinized parts of the I-129 petition for Finance Manager roles. USCIS looks for specific duties tied to a degree requirement, not generic management language. Descriptions that emphasize financial modeling, budgeting, variance analysis, or regulatory compliance are stronger than those focused on team oversight alone. Work with your employer to ensure the description matches the actual role and your credentials.