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Financial Director roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
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Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency:
English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
This role provides targeted financial leadership for a specialized sub-segment (e.g., Digital, Deposits, Enablement), supporting a larger or more complex portfolio. It ensures accurate financial reporting, supports tactical execution, and aligns financials with operational goals. The role requires deeper financial expertise and broader influence across functions due to the complexity and scale of the sub-segment.
Please note: to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to work in one of the Truist office locations listed below 5 days per week:
- Charlotte, NC - 214 North Tryon Street
- Atlanta, GA - 303 Peachtree Street
No Full Remote/Telecommute. No Relocation Assistance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
- Provide targeted financial leadership for a specialized sub-segment.
- Lead financial reporting and tactical execution aligned with operational goals.
- Influence financial decisions across functions due to portfolio complexity.
- Support strategic initiatives, investment cases, and performance evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor analysts and contribute to team development.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent education and related training.
- Ten years of relevant accounting or finance experience that includes complex financial analysis.
- Incumbent must possess the experience and business vision to provide leadership to support to the division manager and Executive leadership.
- Sound and comprehensive understanding of business and organizational strategies and processes. Ability to build consensus through communication and presentation of factual and relevant information.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interpret and communicate financial analysis to business partners in a concise and useful manner.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sound and logical decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work well with others in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with GAAP, with specific knowledge of GAAP related to supported LOBs.
- High proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and other basic software products.
- Financial Modeling experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Chartered Financial Analyst
- Master’s degree of MBA
- Specific financial services or specialized industry experience.
- Proficient in Essbase/Hyperion, EPM/BPC, or other enterprise accounting software.
- Experience with Macros/VBA.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:
All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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INTRODUCTION
The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).
Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency:
English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
This role provides targeted financial leadership for a specialized sub-segment (e.g., Digital, Deposits, Enablement), supporting a larger or more complex portfolio. It ensures accurate financial reporting, supports tactical execution, and aligns financials with operational goals. The role requires deeper financial expertise and broader influence across functions due to the complexity and scale of the sub-segment.
Please note: to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to work in one of the Truist office locations listed below 5 days per week:
- Charlotte, NC - 214 North Tryon Street
- Atlanta, GA - 303 Peachtree Street
No Full Remote/Telecommute. No Relocation Assistance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
- Provide targeted financial leadership for a specialized sub-segment.
- Lead financial reporting and tactical execution aligned with operational goals.
- Influence financial decisions across functions due to portfolio complexity.
- Support strategic initiatives, investment cases, and performance evaluations.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor analysts and contribute to team development.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent education and related training.
- Ten years of relevant accounting or finance experience that includes complex financial analysis.
- Incumbent must possess the experience and business vision to provide leadership to support to the division manager and Executive leadership.
- Sound and comprehensive understanding of business and organizational strategies and processes. Ability to build consensus through communication and presentation of factual and relevant information.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interpret and communicate financial analysis to business partners in a concise and useful manner.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sound and logical decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work well with others in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
- Familiarity with GAAP, with specific knowledge of GAAP related to supported LOBs.
- High proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and other basic software products.
- Financial Modeling experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Chartered Financial Analyst
- Master’s degree of MBA
- Specific financial services or specialized industry experience.
- Proficient in Essbase/Hyperion, EPM/BPC, or other enterprise accounting software.
- Experience with Macros/VBA.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:
All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS evaluates whether your degree directly relates to financial leadership duties. A finance, accounting, or economics degree strengthens your petition; a general business degree may require additional documentation showing field-specific coursework or experience.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are cap-exempt, so they can sponsor H-1B petitions year-round without lottery risk. Financial Director roles at these entities offer a direct path that bypasses the April registration window entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Financial Director roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. This filters out postings from companies that have never filed for this occupation, saving you from pursuing leads that won't result in sponsorship.
Confirm the offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage
Before accepting an offer, run the Financial Director SOC code through OFLC Wage Search to verify the offered salary meets at least the Level II or Level III prevailing wage for your metro area. A below-threshold offer will block LCA certification.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS offers premium processing for I-129 petitions, upgrading adjudication to 15 business days. For Financial Director roles with a defined fiscal-year start or board-approved onboarding date, this eliminates the uncertainty of standard processing timelines.
Document your executive scope clearly in the petition
USCIS scrutinizes Financial Director petitions for evidence that the role requires a specific specialty degree, not just general management skills. Your employer's support letter should detail budget authority, reporting structure, and the technical financial competencies the position demands.
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Find Financial Director JobsFinancial Director H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, accounting, economics, or business administration. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is tied to the specific duties of the role. Generic executive titles with broad, non-technical responsibilities can face RFEs, so the job description should emphasize technical financial competencies.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Director roles?
Search on Migrate Mate, which filters Financial Director postings by verified H-1B LCA filing history pulled from DOL disclosure data. This tells you which employers have formally committed to sponsoring this occupation in the past, giving you a much stronger signal than relying on job postings alone.
Can I change employers while on an H-1B in a Financial Director role?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition, provided your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status. The new employer must file before your current authorized period ends, and the Financial Director role must qualify as the same or similar specialty occupation.
What happens to my H-1B if the company restructures or eliminates my Financial Director position?
If your position is terminated, your H-1B status ends with it. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During that window, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition to maintain your continuous authorized stay without needing a new lottery slot.
Does the H-1B lottery affect my chances of landing a Financial Director role?
For most private-sector employers, yes. The annual cap of 85,000 H-1B slots means petitions are subject to a randomized lottery each April for an October 1 start date. If you're targeting cap-exempt employers such as universities or nonprofit research organizations, there's no lottery and petitions can be filed year-round, which expands your options significantly.
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