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Get Access To All JobsLocation: New York
Other locations: Anywhere in Region
Salary: Competitive
Date: Jun 18, 2026
Requisition ID: 1687769
Location: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Hoboken, Houston, Los Angeles, McLean, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
FAAS Senior Manager - Finance Optimization
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
When our clients are facing complex finance and controllership issues, they look to us to set it right. Whether a system conversion has been miscalculated, or they simply don't have the knowledge in the right area of accounting, we provide the answers to the big questions nobody else can.
Overview:
We are seeking a motivated FAAS Senior Manager specializing in controllership process improvements to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with experience in enhancing controllership processes through innovative solutions and technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead client interviews and workshops to assess their controllership processes and identify opportunities for improvements.
- Lead engagements focused on the development and implementation of controllership improvement strategies, including process redesign, controls redesign, and automation.
- Lead conversations with the client and its internal stakeholders to assess the controllership function and record to report processes and prepare the company for scaling or transformation based on its goals and aspirations, including around topics such as AI, automation, and ERP implementations.
- Lead engagements focused on designing and implementing risks and controls frameworks and remediating control deficiencies.
- Be able to understand and articulate the accounting and controls implications of changes to controllership processes.
- Be able to interpret analytics results over the client’s finance data to provide clients with insights and transparency that drive efficiency and process improvement.
- Be able to understand and apply knowledge of how operational activities of a business impact the record to report process.
- Ability to improve controllership processes in multiple scenarios such as controllership transformations, finance integrations, and public offerings.
- Provide clients with accounting assistance or transactions support as necessary.
- Lead business development initiatives.
- Build trust and relationships across EY’s service lines and with external clients.
- Mentor, coach, and develop junior staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification required.
- 8+ years of experience in public accounting, financial advisory, industry, or a related field.
- Thorough understanding of finance and accounting processes, including upstream business processes.
- Operational accounting experience is a plus.
- Strong PowerPoint, Excel, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proficiency in data analysis.
- Familiarity with AI, automation, and dashboarding tools and their application in accounting and finance.
- Knowledge and/or experience with digital technologies and their impact on the record to report process including analytical tools, close and reporting tools, and ERP systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative, lead, and think outside the box.
- The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
- Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.
Ideally, you'll also have
- A master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or complementary discipline such as data analytics.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $146,700 to $335,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $176,000 to $380,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
Location: New York
Other locations: Anywhere in Region
Salary: Competitive
Date: Jun 18, 2026
Requisition ID: 1687769
Location: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Hoboken, Houston, Los Angeles, McLean, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
FAAS Senior Manager - Finance Optimization
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
When our clients are facing complex finance and controllership issues, they look to us to set it right. Whether a system conversion has been miscalculated, or they simply don't have the knowledge in the right area of accounting, we provide the answers to the big questions nobody else can.
Overview:
We are seeking a motivated FAAS Senior Manager specializing in controllership process improvements to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with experience in enhancing controllership processes through innovative solutions and technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead client interviews and workshops to assess their controllership processes and identify opportunities for improvements.
- Lead engagements focused on the development and implementation of controllership improvement strategies, including process redesign, controls redesign, and automation.
- Lead conversations with the client and its internal stakeholders to assess the controllership function and record to report processes and prepare the company for scaling or transformation based on its goals and aspirations, including around topics such as AI, automation, and ERP implementations.
- Lead engagements focused on designing and implementing risks and controls frameworks and remediating control deficiencies.
- Be able to understand and articulate the accounting and controls implications of changes to controllership processes.
- Be able to interpret analytics results over the client’s finance data to provide clients with insights and transparency that drive efficiency and process improvement.
- Be able to understand and apply knowledge of how operational activities of a business impact the record to report process.
- Ability to improve controllership processes in multiple scenarios such as controllership transformations, finance integrations, and public offerings.
- Provide clients with accounting assistance or transactions support as necessary.
- Lead business development initiatives.
- Build trust and relationships across EY’s service lines and with external clients.
- Mentor, coach, and develop junior staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification required.
- 8+ years of experience in public accounting, financial advisory, industry, or a related field.
- Thorough understanding of finance and accounting processes, including upstream business processes.
- Operational accounting experience is a plus.
- Strong PowerPoint, Excel, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proficiency in data analysis.
- Familiarity with AI, automation, and dashboarding tools and their application in accounting and finance.
- Knowledge and/or experience with digital technologies and their impact on the record to report process including analytical tools, close and reporting tools, and ERP systems.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative, lead, and think outside the box.
- The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
- Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.
Ideally, you'll also have
- A master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or complementary discipline such as data analytics.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $146,700 to $335,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $176,000 to $380,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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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.