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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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Location:
Bolingbrook, IL, US, 60440
What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview
The Commercial Finance Manager is responsible for financial planning and execution, focusing on optimizing pricing strategies and driving profitability alongside local finance leadership and commercial teams. This role will involve detailed financial modeling, market analysis, and collaboration with local and regional cross functional teams to support strategic decision-making.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct financial forecasting and planning, including volume trend analysis.
- Support the development of local pricing strategies to gain share while ensuring compliance and evaluating effectiveness / internal profitability.
- Monitor and report on business performance against financial targets, using various data sources to provide analysis required for internal/external business reviews.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to develop gap-closing strategies and investment opportunities.
- Utilize financial tools and technologies (enterprise standard tools as well as third party tools such as Nielsen) to enhance analytical capabilities.
- Proactively manage fund balances through spend analysis vs. budgets.
- Enable the development of finance talent through building capabilities while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree plus at least three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting
- Experience with P&L responsibility, financial planning, and pricing management in the CPG industry; or related work experience with an industry supplier and wholesaler
Physical Demands
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine.
Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping.
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs.
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Job Segment: Genetics, Financial, Recruiting, Manager, Science, Finance, Human Resources, Management
Job ID: 41591
Location:
Bolingbrook, IL, US, 60440
What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the preeminent wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well-earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview
The Commercial Finance Manager is responsible for financial planning and execution, focusing on optimizing pricing strategies and driving profitability alongside local finance leadership and commercial teams. This role will involve detailed financial modeling, market analysis, and collaboration with local and regional cross functional teams to support strategic decision-making.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct financial forecasting and planning, including volume trend analysis.
- Support the development of local pricing strategies to gain share while ensuring compliance and evaluating effectiveness / internal profitability.
- Monitor and report on business performance against financial targets, using various data sources to provide analysis required for internal/external business reviews.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to develop gap-closing strategies and investment opportunities.
- Utilize financial tools and technologies (enterprise standard tools as well as third party tools such as Nielsen) to enhance analytical capabilities.
- Proactively manage fund balances through spend analysis vs. budgets.
- Enable the development of finance talent through building capabilities while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree plus at least three years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of finance and accounting practices, financial analysis, and reporting
- Experience with P&L responsibility, financial planning, and pricing management in the CPG industry; or related work experience with an industry supplier and wholesaler
Physical Demands
Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor), or adding machine.
Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping.
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs.
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
If you have any questions or concerns about whether this posting complies/adheres with local pay transparency requirements, please contact the SGWS talent acquisition team at NationalTA@sgws.com
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Job Segment: Genetics, Financial, Recruiting, Manager, Science, Finance, Human Resources, Management
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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.