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H-1B visa jobs as a Financial Assistant are available at employers who structure the role around degree-level duties in accounting, finance, or business administration, meeting the specialty occupation standard USCIS requires. Sponsors file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition on your behalf, granting up to three years of status.
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Organization's Summary Statement: This position serves as Assistant Athletic Director for Financial Planning & Analysis and plays a key leadership role in strategic financial management, forecasting, and compliance for the Athletics Department. Working closely with executive staff, head coaches, and central university units, the role leads the annual zero-based budgeting process and multi-year operating and capital financial plans. The position is responsible for comprehensive financial reporting, capital project accounting, and leading mandatory regulatory reporting for the NCAA and Big Ten. Additionally, this role oversees Workday financial process approvals, ensures adherence to GAAP and institutional controls, and delivers ongoing budget training and policy guidance across the department.
Physical Demands: The position requires prolonged sitting and computer use, as well as the ability to operate standard office equipment with manual dexterity. The role involves occasional standing or walking to attend meetings or conduct orientations and may require lifting light office materials (up to 20 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential to review critical data and interact with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Six (6) years of experience in an athletics or higher education setting. One (1) year of supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics administrative structure and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of best practices in supervision and communication.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize within unit and department environment as well manage large-scale athletics-related projects.
Preferences: Prior professional experience working specifically within a Division I (or collegiate) athletics business office, understanding NCAA/conference compliance rules, and managing athletic travel budgets.
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and References (3)
Best Consideration Date: November 18, 2026
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
PRES-ICA-Director's Office/Admin
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$98,000 – $109,000
Benefits Summary
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Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement: This position serves as Assistant Athletic Director for Financial Planning & Analysis and plays a key leadership role in strategic financial management, forecasting, and compliance for the Athletics Department. Working closely with executive staff, head coaches, and central university units, the role leads the annual zero-based budgeting process and multi-year operating and capital financial plans. The position is responsible for comprehensive financial reporting, capital project accounting, and leading mandatory regulatory reporting for the NCAA and Big Ten. Additionally, this role oversees Workday financial process approvals, ensures adherence to GAAP and institutional controls, and delivers ongoing budget training and policy guidance across the department.
Physical Demands: The position requires prolonged sitting and computer use, as well as the ability to operate standard office equipment with manual dexterity. The role involves occasional standing or walking to attend meetings or conduct orientations and may require lifting light office materials (up to 20 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential to review critical data and interact with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Six (6) years of experience in an athletics or higher education setting. One (1) year of supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics administrative structure and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of best practices in supervision and communication.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize within unit and department environment as well manage large-scale athletics-related projects.
Preferences: Prior professional experience working specifically within a Division I (or collegiate) athletics business office, understanding NCAA/conference compliance rules, and managing athletic travel budgets.
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and References (3)
Best Consideration Date: November 18, 2026
Posting Close Date: NA
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
PRES-ICA-Director's Office/Admin
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$98,000 – $109,000
Benefits Summary
.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
Resources
- Learn how military skills translate to civilian opportunities with O*Net Online
Search Firm Managed Recruitment
There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Financial Assistant
Align your degree to financial duties
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and your job duties. Frame your resume around tasks tied to your finance, accounting, or business administration degree, not general administrative work that any major could support.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Financial Assistant roles in your target city. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor prevents offers that USCIS would reject.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed H-1B visa Labor Condition Applications for financial roles. Employers with a filing track record have already built the internal HR and legal infrastructure to sponsor you without delays.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your Financial Assistant role involves working at a client site or a secondary office, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each location before you work there. Confirm this with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting a hybrid arrangement.
Review the O*NET profile before your interview
O*NET lists the core tasks and knowledge areas for Financial Assistant roles under the relevant SOC code. Mapping your experience to those duties helps you articulate the specialty occupation argument your employer's attorney will need to make in the I-129.
Understand your 60-day grace period between jobs
If you lose your Financial Assistant position, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer. Use this window to identify firms actively filing H-1B LCAs for finance roles so you can transfer your petition without a status gap.
H-1B Visa Financial Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Assistant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. When the role requires applying accounting principles, financial analysis, or regulatory compliance knowledge tied to a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, it typically meets the specialty occupation standard. Roles limited to clerical tasks like data entry or scheduling do not qualify, so the job description must reflect degree-level responsibilities throughout.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Assistant jobs?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history for financial roles, searchable by location. Focusing on companies that have sponsored similar positions before is more efficient than applying broadly, since those employers already have immigration counsel in place and understand the LCA and I-129 filing requirements.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Your employer's immigration attorney will need your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the United States. For Financial Assistant roles, a detailed job description that maps your duties to your degree field is especially important, since USCIS scrutinizes whether the position genuinely requires a specialized degree rather than general business knowledge.
Can my H-1B status as a Financial Assistant be extended beyond three years?
Yes. H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if your employer has an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for at least 365 days, allowing you to remain in H-1B status while an employment-based green card case progresses.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different Financial Assistant role at the same company?
A material change in job duties, worksite location, or employer entity generally requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS and, if the worksite changes, a new certified LCA with DOL. A lateral move with identical duties and the same location typically does not trigger an amendment, but you should confirm the specific facts with your employer's immigration attorney before the change takes effect.