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Financial Accountant roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the position typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers in public accounting, corporate finance, and financial services regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this role, and many file for cap-exempt positions through universities and nonprofits.
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SageSure is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to support the development and execution of the Company's accounting and financial reporting functions. The role is instrumental in preparing accurate and timely financial statements, supporting reporting processes, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, accounting standards and internal policies. This position will also work cross-functionally with Carrier Reporting and FP&A teams to support internal and external reporting requirements, audits, and special projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to consistently deliver high-quality work products within tight deadlines.
What you'd be doing:
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related disclosures for internal management and external investors.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of detailed monthly financial reporting supporting schedules to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data.
- Support the consolidation of multiple entities, including eliminations and intercompany transactions, and non-controlling interest considerations.
- Assist in the preparation of financial information required by lenders, including covenant calculations.
- Develop, maintain, and deliver financial analytics to executive management.
- Create and maintain dashboards for department executive heads.
- Reconciliation of accounting transactions between general ledger and the reporting system.
- Gain an understanding of technical transactions to ensure accurate reflection in the financial statements.
- Research and understand material variances in month-over-month financial statement activity and budget variances and document monthly highlights to be delivered with draft financials.
- Assist with budget uploads and reports used in financial reporting.
- Assist with the audited financial statement process and prepare footnote support schedules to facilitate the annual external audit.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Information Systems
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an accounting or financial reporting role
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control principles
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite; familiarity with NetSuite Planning and Budgeting software is a plus
- Proven ability to meet strict deadlines, both independently and within a team environment
- Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to deliver highly accurate work products
- Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and company policies
- Strong verbal and written skills, and the ability to convey complex information.
Highly preferred candidates also have:
- Experience in MGA/MGU insurance operations
- Certified Public Accountant or CPA candidate
- Experience in Microsoft office suite with intermediate or advanced Excel skills.
- Experience in NetSuite, Concur, Lease Query, Workiva
- Experience in Power BI dashboards and reports
- Experience in interfacing applications with accounting software
- Big 4 or national/regional firm experience a plus
About SageSure:
Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed property in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 110 home, flood, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $3.2 billion of inforce premium and helps protect more than 970,000 policyholders.
We have more than 1,000 employees in a distributed workforce environment across 12 offices—Fairfield, CA; Mountain View, CA; Cheshire, CT; Jacksonville, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Jersey City, NJ; Marlton, NJ; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Sheboygan, WI—who are tackling the industry's toughest challenges.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team!
California Applicants: View SageSure's Workforce Members' Privacy Notice - CA Privacy Policy & Notice of Collection
Overview:
SageSure is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant to support the development and execution of the Company's accounting and financial reporting functions. The role is instrumental in preparing accurate and timely financial statements, supporting reporting processes, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, accounting standards and internal policies. This position will also work cross-functionally with Carrier Reporting and FP&A teams to support internal and external reporting requirements, audits, and special projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to consistently deliver high-quality work products within tight deadlines.
What you'd be doing:
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related disclosures for internal management and external investors.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of detailed monthly financial reporting supporting schedules to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data.
- Support the consolidation of multiple entities, including eliminations and intercompany transactions, and non-controlling interest considerations.
- Assist in the preparation of financial information required by lenders, including covenant calculations.
- Develop, maintain, and deliver financial analytics to executive management.
- Create and maintain dashboards for department executive heads.
- Reconciliation of accounting transactions between general ledger and the reporting system.
- Gain an understanding of technical transactions to ensure accurate reflection in the financial statements.
- Research and understand material variances in month-over-month financial statement activity and budget variances and document monthly highlights to be delivered with draft financials.
- Assist with budget uploads and reports used in financial reporting.
- Assist with the audited financial statement process and prepare footnote support schedules to facilitate the annual external audit.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, Information Systems
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in an accounting or financial reporting role
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control principles
- Experience with Oracle NetSuite; familiarity with NetSuite Planning and Budgeting software is a plus
- Proven ability to meet strict deadlines, both independently and within a team environment
- Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to deliver highly accurate work products
- Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards and company policies
- Strong verbal and written skills, and the ability to convey complex information.
Highly preferred candidates also have:
- Experience in MGA/MGU insurance operations
- Certified Public Accountant or CPA candidate
- Experience in Microsoft office suite with intermediate or advanced Excel skills.
- Experience in NetSuite, Concur, Lease Query, Workiva
- Experience in Power BI dashboards and reports
- Experience in interfacing applications with accounting software
- Big 4 or national/regional firm experience a plus
About SageSure:
Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed property in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 110 home, flood, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $3.2 billion of inforce premium and helps protect more than 970,000 policyholders.
We have more than 1,000 employees in a distributed workforce environment across 12 offices—Fairfield, CA; Mountain View, CA; Cheshire, CT; Jacksonville, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Jersey City, NJ; Marlton, NJ; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Sheboygan, WI—who are tackling the industry's toughest challenges.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team!
California Applicants: View SageSure's Workforce Members' Privacy Notice - CA Privacy Policy & Notice of Collection
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Financial Accountant
Verify your degree matches the role
USCIS requires your degree field to align directly with financial accounting work. A degree in a tangentially related field like general business may trigger an RFE, so gather credential evaluations and course transcripts before you apply.
Check LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC code 13-2011 (Accountants and Auditors). This tells you which employers have actively sponsored financial accountants and at what wage levels.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Financial accountant roles at these organizations let you start without waiting for cap registration in March.
Search verified sponsor employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Financial Accountant roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation. You skip the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored this job title.
Ask about premium processing before accepting
Standard H-1B adjudication runs several months, which can delay your start date. Ask the hiring manager whether the company uses premium processing so you can align your resignation timeline, onboarding, and current OPT or grace-period expiration.
Document specialty occupation with role-specific evidence
Your employer's H-1B petition must show the Financial Accountant position requires a specialized degree, not just any bachelor's. Help your employer collect internal job postings, industry salary surveys, and O*NET data showing degree requirements for this occupation.
H-1B Visa Financial Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Accountant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently approves Financial Accountant petitions because the role requires theoretical and practical application of accounting principles typically obtained through a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. The stronger your employer's documentation linking the specific duties to that degree field, the lower the risk of an RFE on specialty occupation grounds.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Accountants most often?
Public accounting firms, corporate finance departments at large manufacturers and technology companies, financial services firms, and healthcare systems are consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Universities and nonprofit hospitals also sponsor financial accountants and can file outside the cap lottery. Use Migrate Mate to filter Financial Accountant openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history so you're applying where sponsorship is already established.
Can my employer sponsor an H-1B if I'm currently on OPT as a Financial Accountant?
Yes. If you're on standard OPT, your employer must file your H-1B petition during the March registration window, with an October 1 start date. If your undergraduate or graduate degree was in accounting, finance, economics, or a STEM-designated business program, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you additional runway if you're not selected in one lottery cycle.
What wage level does my employer need to pay on an H-1B LCA for this role?
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for the Financial Accountant position in the specific work location, which varies by metro area and experience level. Wages are tiered from Level I through Level IV. Your employer certifies the wage in the LCA before filing the H-1B petition. You can check the applicable wage tiers for your location using the OFLC Wage Search under SOC code 13-2011.
What happens if my H-1B petition gets an RFE for a Financial Accountant role?
An RFE on a Financial Accountant petition usually questions whether the role requires a specific degree or whether your degree directly relates to the duties. Your employer's attorney will need to respond with evidence: a detailed job description, internal organizational charts, industry standards showing degree requirements for the position, and documentation of your academic credentials. Responding thoroughly within the USCIS deadline is critical because unanswered RFEs result in denial.