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Lead Accountant jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are concentrated at employers who need degree-level accounting expertise to satisfy specialty occupation requirements. Roles overseeing financial reporting, consolidations, or technical accounting functions routinely qualify, and your CPA credentials or advanced degree can strengthen your petition considerably.
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Location
Cary, North Carolina
Alternative Location(s)
* Posting Location: New York, New York
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Travel Required
10%
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Grade
12T
Posted Date
09-Nov-2026
Job ID
21533
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
When you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.
The Opportunity
The Workday Accounting Center Lead is responsible for serving as a Workday Accounting Center subject matter expert, driving the design, configuration, testing, and continuous improvement of Accounting Center and related accounting capabilities within Workday Financials across the enterprise. Guided by our purpose – always with you building a more confident future – and our New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns and all-weather performance, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to MetLife’s ERP Modernization journey as we transition from PeopleSoft to Workday Financials.
As an Accounting Center specialist in MetLife, this role will partner closely with Finance and Accounting stakeholders, implementation partners, & other technology teams to deliver scalable solutions that enable the business to transform. During the ERP Modernization program, this lead will provide hands-on expertise in Workday Accounting Center, helping to drive configuration decisions, resolve issues, and support related Workday areas (ie: Reporting, Integrations, Security). Following each market go-live, the role will then support ongoing solution maintenance, functional optimization, & enhancements to maximize the value of MetLife’s investment in Workday.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, configuration, & deployment of Workday Accounting Center solutions, including accounting rules, posting rules, journal sources, & subledger-to-General Ledger accounting, ensuring alignment with business & IT objectives
- Partner with Finance, Accounting, & other business stakeholders to translate accounting requirements into Workday Accounting Center capabilities
- Support Workday Accounting Center configuration activities during the ERP Modernization program, providing guidance on design decisions, issue resolution, testing support, risk mitigation, and deployment readiness activities
- Coordinate dependencies between Accounting Center and other Workday Financials areas, including Accounts Payable, Procurement, Expenses, Assets, Banking, Reporting, Security, Integrations, & Prism
- Develop & maintain Accounting Center configuration standards, documentation, and governance processes that drive business value
- Coordinate with implementation partners, technical & business teams to deliver enhancements, prioritize work, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve the user experience for our customers
- Serve as an escalation point for Accounting Center issues, providing functional and solution leadership
- Identify opportunities for process simplification, automation, and optimization within accounting and period-end processes
- Mentor & guide team members while promoting Workday Accounting Center best practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience delivering financial technology solutions
- 3-5 years working experience in Workday Financials, ideally Accounting Center, including the ability to configure & support accounting rules, posting rules, journals, & accounting adjustments, with familiarity across related Workday Financials modules (Accounts Payable, Procurement, Expenses, Assets, Banking, Financial Reporting)
- Proficiency leveraging Workday AI-enabled tools & technologies to enhance productivity & operational efficiency
- Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with business stakeholders & translate accounting requirements into technology solutions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, & communication skills with the ability to resolve complex issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Workday Prism & PeopleSoft Financials
- Demonstrated ability to support platform enhancements & continuous optimization efforts
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, & collaboration skills with a track record of effectively partnering with business & technology teams
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $161,600. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.
General Information
Location
Cary, North Carolina
Alternative Location(s)
* Posting Location: New York, New York
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Travel Required
10%
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Grade
12T
Posted Date
09-Nov-2026
Job ID
21533
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
When you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.
The Opportunity
The Workday Accounting Center Lead is responsible for serving as a Workday Accounting Center subject matter expert, driving the design, configuration, testing, and continuous improvement of Accounting Center and related accounting capabilities within Workday Financials across the enterprise. Guided by our purpose – always with you building a more confident future – and our New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns and all-weather performance, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to MetLife’s ERP Modernization journey as we transition from PeopleSoft to Workday Financials.
As an Accounting Center specialist in MetLife, this role will partner closely with Finance and Accounting stakeholders, implementation partners, & other technology teams to deliver scalable solutions that enable the business to transform. During the ERP Modernization program, this lead will provide hands-on expertise in Workday Accounting Center, helping to drive configuration decisions, resolve issues, and support related Workday areas (ie: Reporting, Integrations, Security). Following each market go-live, the role will then support ongoing solution maintenance, functional optimization, & enhancements to maximize the value of MetLife’s investment in Workday.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, configuration, & deployment of Workday Accounting Center solutions, including accounting rules, posting rules, journal sources, & subledger-to-General Ledger accounting, ensuring alignment with business & IT objectives
- Partner with Finance, Accounting, & other business stakeholders to translate accounting requirements into Workday Accounting Center capabilities
- Support Workday Accounting Center configuration activities during the ERP Modernization program, providing guidance on design decisions, issue resolution, testing support, risk mitigation, and deployment readiness activities
- Coordinate dependencies between Accounting Center and other Workday Financials areas, including Accounts Payable, Procurement, Expenses, Assets, Banking, Reporting, Security, Integrations, & Prism
- Develop & maintain Accounting Center configuration standards, documentation, and governance processes that drive business value
- Coordinate with implementation partners, technical & business teams to deliver enhancements, prioritize work, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve the user experience for our customers
- Serve as an escalation point for Accounting Center issues, providing functional and solution leadership
- Identify opportunities for process simplification, automation, and optimization within accounting and period-end processes
- Mentor & guide team members while promoting Workday Accounting Center best practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience delivering financial technology solutions
- 3-5 years working experience in Workday Financials, ideally Accounting Center, including the ability to configure & support accounting rules, posting rules, journals, & accounting adjustments, with familiarity across related Workday Financials modules (Accounts Payable, Procurement, Expenses, Assets, Banking, Financial Reporting)
- Proficiency leveraging Workday AI-enabled tools & technologies to enhance productivity & operational efficiency
- Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with business stakeholders & translate accounting requirements into technology solutions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, & communication skills with the ability to resolve complex issues
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Workday Prism & PeopleSoft Financials
- Demonstrated ability to support platform enhancements & continuous optimization efforts
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, & collaboration skills with a track record of effectively partnering with business & technology teams
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $161,600. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your Lead Accountant role requires a specific bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Document your CPA status, degree transcripts, and any advanced credentials before you apply so employers can build a defensible specialty occupation case.
Look up prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Your employer must certify a wage meeting DOL's prevailing wage for your worksite location and job duties. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 13-2011 for accountants to know your applicable wage level before you reach the offer stage.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Find Lead Accountant roles at employers who have already certified LCAs for accounting positions by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified H-1B sponsorship history by role and location so you can focus applications where sponsorship is confirmed.
Clarify multi-site work arrangements with your employer early
If your Lead Accountant role involves work at client sites or multiple office locations, each worksite needs its own certified LCA. Raise this with HR before the offer is finalized so DOL filings cover every location where you'll regularly perform duties.
Use O*NET to frame your job description accurately
O*NET lists the core tasks and knowledge requirements for accounting roles at the degree level. Cross-reference your actual duties against that profile and ask your employer to reflect degree-level responsibilities in the I-129 job description to reduce RFE risk.
Account for cap timing when planning your start date
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current registration window directly with USCIS before your employer files. Cap-subject petitions approved for a given cycle have an October 1 start date, which affects when you can transition from any existing status.
H-1B Visa Lead Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Lead Accountant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Lead Accountant roles typically qualify. USCIS requires the position to normally demand at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. Senior-level accounting roles overseeing financial reporting, technical accounting judgments, or consolidations satisfy this standard, especially when the job description ties specific duties to degree-level knowledge rather than general bookkeeping tasks.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Lead Accountant H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job duties, experience level, and worksite location before USCIS will approve the petition. Lead Accountants with supervisory or technical accounting responsibilities are often classified at a higher wage level than staff accountants, so the certified LCA wage must reflect the actual seniority of the role.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B while I'm on OPT as an accountant?
Yes. Many accounting employers file H-1B petitions for OPT employees before OPT expires. Because cap-subject petitions have an October 1 start date, your employer needs to file during the annual registration window while your OPT is still valid. If your OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap rules may bridge the gap, but confirm timing with your employer and USCIS guidance early.
What documents should I prepare to support my Lead Accountant H-1B petition?
You'll need official transcripts showing a qualifying degree in accounting or a related field, any CPA or CMA certification documentation, an updated resume emphasizing degree-level accounting duties, and an employer-signed offer letter with your title, salary, and worksite address. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps establish equivalency for the USCIS petition.
Where can I find Lead Accountant jobs at employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists Lead Accountant roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history, so you can browse opportunities where the employer has already demonstrated willingness and ability to sponsor. Focusing on employers with an established LCA track record in accounting reduces the risk of receiving an offer only to have sponsorship fall through during the petition process.