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Financial Officer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Employers filing an LCA must certify the offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage levels for your work location and SOC code before the petition reaches USCIS.
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The Financial Officer I position provides financial, budgetary, procurement, and administrative support to the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, including the Engelhardt Research Lab and the Cystic Fibrosis Center. The position plays an integral role in supporting the financial operations of clinical, research, and administrative activities across the division by assisting with procurement and ordering, supply chain management, account reconciliation, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and grant and contract support. Working closely with faculty, investigators, staff, vendors, and university financial offices, this position helps ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with UAB policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Responsible for providing fiscal and budgetary services to an assigned unit. Uses knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures specific to accounting, financial analysis and budgetary processes. Manages assigned departmental accounts and provides ongoing financial analysis of departmental accounting functions. Assures proper accounting for state, grant, contract and/or revenue accounts as assigned. Provides analysis of gross expenditures and makes recommendations for maintaining fiscal stability. Assists in developing and administering budgets. May establish and maintain financial management databases and systems which conform to standard accounting practices. Monitors adherence to financial policy and procedure. Develops and provides financial statements and reports to upper management on regular or requested basis. May supervise departmental accounting operations and activities which could include approval and processing of disbursement and internal requisitions. Interacts with vendors and complies with UAB bid policy and procedures. May make decisions regarding the use of financial resources. Provides financial guidance to assigned staff and appropriate University personnel and coordinates integration with University accounting system. May prepare and/or supervise processing of departmental personnel action forms and as well as assume some payroll duties. Acts as liaison with appropriate University financial staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitors assigned financial accounts and budgets, reviews expenditures, reconciles accounts, and assists with identifying discrepancies and resolving financial issues.
- Provides routine financial analysis, projections, and budget information to support departmental planning and fiscal management.
- Assists with the development, monitoring, and administration of departmental and sponsored research budgets and maintains accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Supports procurement and supply chain activities by coordinating the purchase and receipt of goods and services, monitoring orders, researching purchasing and payment issues, and communicating with vendors and appropriate University departments.
- Interacts with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and other University financial offices to facilitate timely processing of requisitions, invoices, payments, and other financial transactions in accordance with UAB policies and procedures.
- Establishes and maintains financial tracking tools, databases, and other systems used to monitor expenditures, commitments, purchasing activity, and available funds.
- Prepares financial reports, statements, projections, and other analyses for departmental leadership, investigators, and other appropriate personnel.
- Monitors financial activity for compliance with university policies, sponsored research requirements, and applicable accounting practices.
- Provides financial support for grants and contracts, including assisting with budget development, expenditure monitoring, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and related administrative activities.
- May assist with grant and contract setup, modifications, closeout activities, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provides guidance and financial support to faculty, staff, investigators, and other departmental personnel regarding purchasing processes, account management, budget availability, financial policies, and appropriate use of university and sponsored funds.
- Serves as a liaison between the assigned unit and appropriate University financial, purchasing, and administrative offices.
- May assist with departmental personnel and payroll-related financial activities, including reviewing personnel expenses and coordinating required financial or personnel documentation.
- May provide guidance to assigned staff and assist in coordinating financial and administrative operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $43,890 - $57,055
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location: University
Job Category: Professional & Managerial
Organization: 311402800 Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Remote/Hybrid Eligible
Description
The Financial Officer I position provides financial, budgetary, procurement, and administrative support to the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, including the Engelhardt Research Lab and the Cystic Fibrosis Center. The position plays an integral role in supporting the financial operations of clinical, research, and administrative activities across the division by assisting with procurement and ordering, supply chain management, account reconciliation, budget monitoring, financial reporting, and grant and contract support. Working closely with faculty, investigators, staff, vendors, and university financial offices, this position helps ensure financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with UAB policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Responsible for providing fiscal and budgetary services to an assigned unit. Uses knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures specific to accounting, financial analysis and budgetary processes. Manages assigned departmental accounts and provides ongoing financial analysis of departmental accounting functions. Assures proper accounting for state, grant, contract and/or revenue accounts as assigned. Provides analysis of gross expenditures and makes recommendations for maintaining fiscal stability. Assists in developing and administering budgets. May establish and maintain financial management databases and systems which conform to standard accounting practices. Monitors adherence to financial policy and procedure. Develops and provides financial statements and reports to upper management on regular or requested basis. May supervise departmental accounting operations and activities which could include approval and processing of disbursement and internal requisitions. Interacts with vendors and complies with UAB bid policy and procedures. May make decisions regarding the use of financial resources. Provides financial guidance to assigned staff and appropriate University personnel and coordinates integration with University accounting system. May prepare and/or supervise processing of departmental personnel action forms and as well as assume some payroll duties. Acts as liaison with appropriate University financial staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitors assigned financial accounts and budgets, reviews expenditures, reconciles accounts, and assists with identifying discrepancies and resolving financial issues.
- Provides routine financial analysis, projections, and budget information to support departmental planning and fiscal management.
- Assists with the development, monitoring, and administration of departmental and sponsored research budgets and maintains accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
- Supports procurement and supply chain activities by coordinating the purchase and receipt of goods and services, monitoring orders, researching purchasing and payment issues, and communicating with vendors and appropriate University departments.
- Interacts with Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and other University financial offices to facilitate timely processing of requisitions, invoices, payments, and other financial transactions in accordance with UAB policies and procedures.
- Establishes and maintains financial tracking tools, databases, and other systems used to monitor expenditures, commitments, purchasing activity, and available funds.
- Prepares financial reports, statements, projections, and other analyses for departmental leadership, investigators, and other appropriate personnel.
- Monitors financial activity for compliance with university policies, sponsored research requirements, and applicable accounting practices.
- Provides financial support for grants and contracts, including assisting with budget development, expenditure monitoring, account reconciliation, financial reporting, and related administrative activities.
- May assist with grant and contract setup, modifications, closeout activities, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provides guidance and financial support to faculty, staff, investigators, and other departmental personnel regarding purchasing processes, account management, budget availability, financial policies, and appropriate use of university and sponsored funds.
- Serves as a liaison between the assigned unit and appropriate University financial, purchasing, and administrative offices.
- May assist with departmental personnel and payroll-related financial activities, including reviewing personnel expenses and coordinating required financial or personnel documentation.
- May provide guidance to assigned staff and assist in coordinating financial and administrative operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $43,890 - $57,055
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or a related field and two (2) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Primary Location: University
Job Category: Professional & Managerial
Organization: 311402800 Med - Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Remote/Hybrid Eligible
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Financial Officer
Match your degree to the SOC code
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field ties directly to the Financial Officer role. A finance or accounting degree strengthens your petition; a general business degree may trigger an RFE if the employer can't document the specialty occupation connection.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Financial Officers SOC code and your work location before you negotiate compensation. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage level, and a mismatch after filing creates compliance problems.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery. Financial Officer roles exist at these organizations and give you a path to H-1B status without waiting for an April registration window.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Financial Officer openings by employers who have active H-1B LCA filing history in your target metro. Migrate Mate surfaces that DOL disclosure data so you're applying to companies with a documented record of sponsoring this role, not guessing.
Confirm the 60-day grace period before resigning
If your Financial Officer role ends involuntarily, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer or change status. Don't resign before you have a new H-1B transfer petition filed, since voluntary resignation may not trigger the full grace period.
H-1B Visa Financial Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Officer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Financial Officer positions as specialty occupations because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a directly related field. The employer must document in the H-1B petition that the specific role requires that theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, not just any bachelor's degree.
How do I find employers that sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Officer positions?
Search for Financial Officer roles on Migrate Mate, which filters openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history from DOL disclosure data. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already demonstrated a willingness and process for sponsoring this specific occupation, rather than raising sponsorship as a new ask during interviews.
What wage level does my employer need to certify on the LCA for a Financial Officer role?
Your employer certifies a prevailing wage on the Labor Condition Application using the Financial Officers SOC code and your specific work location. The DOL assigns one of four wage levels based on your experience and responsibilities. You can verify the applicable wage before negotiating by running the OFLC Wage Search with your SOC code and metropolitan area.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if my Financial Officer role is eliminated?
Yes. You can file an H-1B transfer to a new sponsoring employer through portability under AC21, which allows you to start working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not after approval. If your job ended involuntarily, USCIS also recognizes a 60-day grace period for you to find a new sponsor before your status lapses.
Does the type of employer affect H-1B sponsorship for a Financial Officer?
Yes, significantly. For-profit companies are subject to the annual H-1B cap and lottery. Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file an H-1B petition for a Financial Officer at any time of year without waiting for the April registration window, and without your petition entering the lottery.