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Head of Finance roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Many large corporations, private equity-backed firms, and multinational companies sponsor H-1B visas for senior finance leadership, filing the required Labor Condition Application with the DOL before submitting your petition to USCIS.
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PSI is a fast growing full-service transportation engineering firm with three decades of delivering award-winning, innovative engineering services to governments at all levels, public agencies, and private clients. Our team of diverse professional engineers, planners, researchers, and software developers combine practical experience and cutting-edge technology to solve operational and design issues facing our communities' transportation systems.
Overview
PSI is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial planning & analysis (FP&A), financial systems, and performance reporting across the organization. This role will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, driving data-informed decision-making, improving financial visibility, and supporting the company's growth and scalability.
This position complements the Controller (who owns accounting, project controls, and compliance) by focusing on forward-looking financial insight, operational performance, and system-driven reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as the primary finance partner to the CEO and leadership team.
- Lead financial planning, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning.
- Develop financial strategies to support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
- Provide insights on business performance, risks, and opportunities.
FP& A & Modeling
- Build and maintain financial models, including revenue forecasting, staffing plans, and scenario analysis.
- Drive monthly and quarterly financial reviews, including variance analysis and performance tracking.
- Develop forward-looking metrics to guide decision-making (utilization, backlog, margins, capacity planning).
Project & Operational Finance
- Analyze project performance and provide actionable insights to project managers and operations leaders.
- Establish consistent frameworks for tracking project health, profitability, and performance.
- Support leadership in making informed decisions on resource allocation and project strategy.
Financial Systems (Deltek Ajera)
- Own Deltek Ajera as the business lead, including reporting, configuration, and optimization.
- Drive system adoption and ensure consistency in financial data and reporting structures.
- Partner with the Controller to ensure alignment between accounting data and financial reporting outputs.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
Reporting & Data Visibility
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting packages for leadership.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
- Improve visibility into company performance across projects, service lines, and regions.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Act as a bridge between finance and operations to improve alignment and reduce friction.
- Support a culture of accountability, clarity, and data-driven decision-making.
- Help standardize financial processes and expectations across the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or project finance roles.
- Experience in AEC or project-based environments strongly preferred.
- Strong experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
- Experience with Deltek (Ajera preferred) or similar ERP systems.
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a finance leader in a growing organization.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial insights into action.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Generous 401k Match
- Discretionary annual merit-based bonus and annual raise
- Strong medical, vision, and dental insurance
- and more!
Precision Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.
About PSI
PSI is a fast growing full-service transportation engineering firm with three decades of delivering award-winning, innovative engineering services to governments at all levels, public agencies, and private clients. Our team of diverse professional engineers, planners, researchers, and software developers combine practical experience and cutting-edge technology to solve operational and design issues facing our communities' transportation systems.
Overview
PSI is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial planning & analysis (FP&A), financial systems, and performance reporting across the organization. This role will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, driving data-informed decision-making, improving financial visibility, and supporting the company's growth and scalability.
This position complements the Controller (who owns accounting, project controls, and compliance) by focusing on forward-looking financial insight, operational performance, and system-driven reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as the primary finance partner to the CEO and leadership team.
- Lead financial planning, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning.
- Develop financial strategies to support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
- Provide insights on business performance, risks, and opportunities.
FP& A & Modeling
- Build and maintain financial models, including revenue forecasting, staffing plans, and scenario analysis.
- Drive monthly and quarterly financial reviews, including variance analysis and performance tracking.
- Develop forward-looking metrics to guide decision-making (utilization, backlog, margins, capacity planning).
Project & Operational Finance
- Analyze project performance and provide actionable insights to project managers and operations leaders.
- Establish consistent frameworks for tracking project health, profitability, and performance.
- Support leadership in making informed decisions on resource allocation and project strategy.
Financial Systems (Deltek Ajera)
- Own Deltek Ajera as the business lead, including reporting, configuration, and optimization.
- Drive system adoption and ensure consistency in financial data and reporting structures.
- Partner with the Controller to ensure alignment between accounting data and financial reporting outputs.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
Reporting & Data Visibility
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting packages for leadership.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
- Improve visibility into company performance across projects, service lines, and regions.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Act as a bridge between finance and operations to improve alignment and reduce friction.
- Support a culture of accountability, clarity, and data-driven decision-making.
- Help standardize financial processes and expectations across the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or project finance roles.
- Experience in AEC or project-based environments strongly preferred.
- Strong experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
- Experience with Deltek (Ajera preferred) or similar ERP systems.
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a finance leader in a growing organization.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial insights into action.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Generous 401k Match
- Discretionary annual merit-based bonus and annual raise
- Strong medical, vision, and dental insurance
- and more!
Precision Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Head Of Finance
Align your credentials to the LCA
Your degree field must directly match the Head of Finance role description. If your background is in economics or business administration rather than finance, get a credential evaluation completed before the LCA is filed to preempt any specialty occupation challenge.
Target companies with finance LCA history
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for senior finance titles. This confirms sponsorship intent before you invest time in their process, not after an offer is extended.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run the Head of Finance SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search to see which wage level the employer must certify. Accepting an offer below Level III or IV for a senior role can flag the LCA filing and trigger a DOL audit.
Ask if the employer is cap-exempt or cap-subject
Nonprofits, universities, and certain research institutions file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. For a Head of Finance role, cap-exempt employers mean no April 1 filing deadline and no selection risk, which changes your job search timeline significantly.
Confirm premium processing before accepting the offer
USCIS premium processing upgrades standard adjudication to 15 business days. For a Head of Finance hire, most employers approve the upgrade given the seniority, but get written confirmation in the offer letter before resigning from your current position.
Factor in the 60-day grace period when changing employers
If you're moving from a current H-1B employer, your status remains valid for 60 days after your last day of employment. The new employer must file a transfer petition and receive a receipt notice before that window closes or you accrue unlawful presence.
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Find Head Of Finance JobsHead Of Finance H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Head of Finance role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, accounting, or economics, and the employer's job description reflects that requirement. Generalist management roles where any degree is accepted can fail the specialty occupation test, so the job description language matters. USCIS evaluates the role itself, not just the title.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Head of Finance positions?
Large publicly traded corporations, private equity portfolio companies, multinational subsidiaries, and growth-stage technology firms are the most active sponsors for senior finance leadership roles. You can browse companies with verified H-1B filing history for finance titles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can confirm sponsorship activity before applying.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I accept a Head of Finance offer?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for the new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition and you receive the receipt notice from USCIS, without waiting for full approval. You don't need to return to your home country. Your prior H-1B time counts toward the six-year cap, so factor in how much time remains when evaluating the offer.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Head of Finance hiring?
The DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for the role's SOC code and geographic location, typically Level III or Level IV for a Head of Finance given the supervisory scope. Employers certify this on the LCA before filing with USCIS. You can verify the applicable wage tier independently using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations begin.
What happens to my H-1B status if the Head of Finance role is eliminated after I'm sponsored?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. If a new employer files a transfer petition within that window and you receive a receipt notice, you can begin working immediately. USCIS does not extend the 60-day period, so starting your search before the termination date is critical.
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