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Principal Financial Analyst jobs at H-1B visa-sponsoring employers demand a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics, making the role a strong specialty occupation fit. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering complex financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning duties.
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Requisition ID # 175535
Job Category: Accounting / Finance
Job Level: Manager/Principal
Business Unit: Technology & Security
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
The Data Artificial Intelligence & Security Business Intelligence & Operations (DAIS BIO) team manages business operations for groups across Technology & Security’s DAIS organization, including Data Analytics & Insight, Enterprise Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Corporate Security, and other departments.
Position Summary
The Principal Technology & Security Financial Analyst will lead financial planning and analysis for the DAIS organization, including monthly variance analysis, forecasting, reporting, and annual capital and expense planning.
This role applies strong research and issue-resolution skills. The Principal Analyst will present on financials and findings to senior leaders and regulatory stakeholders, and influences decisions through clear, compelling communication. Leadership experience is preferred, including guiding teams, projects, and cross-functional partners.
The role is a hybrid position and will require work from your remote office and in-person at the Oakland General Office, 1 - 2 days per week or based on business needs or company requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partners with senior management on strategic planning and decision-making, applying Lean principles across DAIS departments, including Cybersecurity, Corporate Security, Data & Analytics, AI, and other groups.
- Drives organizational change and champions company Lean initiatives, with strong knowledge of PG&E’s 5 Plays: Visual Management, Operating Reviews, Problem Solving, Standard Work, and Waste Elimination.
- Produces monthly reporting and analysis, including financial dashboard metrics, financial performance, headcount, and ad hoc financial requests.
- Utilizes existing financial models and/or develops new models for analysis and reporting.
- Provides recommendations to senior management and extended leadership with supporting analysis.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with functional areas and business partners.
- Contributes to business cases for complex, cross-functional T&S projects and initiatives.
- Analyzes complex end-to-end business processes and the information needs of partners across functional areas and, when applicable, external entities.
- Develops a detailed understanding of client organizations’ current and future business environments to anticipate, identify, and meet their needs.
- Ensures timely, effective resolution of reporting issues and complex analytical requests.
- Uses existing financial models and develops new models for analysis and reporting; familiarity with Microsoft Copilot is expected.
- Serves as a thought leader, applying deep subject-matter expertise to develop strategy and resolve complex issues.
- Prepares and supports financial testimony, work papers, etc. for use in regulatory proceedings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent work experience.
- 8 years of accounting, financial or business-related experience, including advanced analytical experience.
- Demonstrated leadership on highly complex projects or multiple concurrent projects of moderate to high complexity.
- Strong Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership experience, including leading or mentoring analysts and teams, driving cross-functional initiatives, and influencing senior leaders to make sound financial decisions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or data visualization tools, such as Power BI or similar software.
- 10 years of related experience.
- Utility or consulting experience preferred.
- MBA or another advanced degree in finance, business, or accounting.
- Professional certification, such as a CPA or CMA.
COMPENSATION
PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint of the range. The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
- Bay Area Min: $144,000
- Bay Area Mid: $194,000
- Bay Area Max: $244,000
INTRODUCTION
Requisition ID # 175535
Job Category: Accounting / Finance
Job Level: Manager/Principal
Business Unit: Technology & Security
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
The Data Artificial Intelligence & Security Business Intelligence & Operations (DAIS BIO) team manages business operations for groups across Technology & Security’s DAIS organization, including Data Analytics & Insight, Enterprise Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Corporate Security, and other departments.
Position Summary
The Principal Technology & Security Financial Analyst will lead financial planning and analysis for the DAIS organization, including monthly variance analysis, forecasting, reporting, and annual capital and expense planning.
This role applies strong research and issue-resolution skills. The Principal Analyst will present on financials and findings to senior leaders and regulatory stakeholders, and influences decisions through clear, compelling communication. Leadership experience is preferred, including guiding teams, projects, and cross-functional partners.
The role is a hybrid position and will require work from your remote office and in-person at the Oakland General Office, 1 - 2 days per week or based on business needs or company requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partners with senior management on strategic planning and decision-making, applying Lean principles across DAIS departments, including Cybersecurity, Corporate Security, Data & Analytics, AI, and other groups.
- Drives organizational change and champions company Lean initiatives, with strong knowledge of PG&E’s 5 Plays: Visual Management, Operating Reviews, Problem Solving, Standard Work, and Waste Elimination.
- Produces monthly reporting and analysis, including financial dashboard metrics, financial performance, headcount, and ad hoc financial requests.
- Utilizes existing financial models and/or develops new models for analysis and reporting.
- Provides recommendations to senior management and extended leadership with supporting analysis.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with functional areas and business partners.
- Contributes to business cases for complex, cross-functional T&S projects and initiatives.
- Analyzes complex end-to-end business processes and the information needs of partners across functional areas and, when applicable, external entities.
- Develops a detailed understanding of client organizations’ current and future business environments to anticipate, identify, and meet their needs.
- Ensures timely, effective resolution of reporting issues and complex analytical requests.
- Uses existing financial models and develops new models for analysis and reporting; familiarity with Microsoft Copilot is expected.
- Serves as a thought leader, applying deep subject-matter expertise to develop strategy and resolve complex issues.
- Prepares and supports financial testimony, work papers, etc. for use in regulatory proceedings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent work experience.
- 8 years of accounting, financial or business-related experience, including advanced analytical experience.
- Demonstrated leadership on highly complex projects or multiple concurrent projects of moderate to high complexity.
- Strong Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Leadership experience, including leading or mentoring analysts and teams, driving cross-functional initiatives, and influencing senior leaders to make sound financial decisions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or data visualization tools, such as Power BI or similar software.
- 10 years of related experience.
- Utility or consulting experience preferred.
- MBA or another advanced degree in finance, business, or accounting.
- Professional certification, such as a CPA or CMA.
COMPENSATION
PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint of the range. The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
- Bay Area Min: $144,000
- Bay Area Mid: $194,000
- Bay Area Max: $244,000
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Principal Financial Analyst
Map your degree to the LCA
Your H-1B petition succeeds when your degree field directly maps to the analyst role. Finance, accounting, economics, or applied mathematics all support the specialty occupation argument. A mismatched degree, even a strong one, invites a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Look up the prevailing wage for Principal Financial Analyst under SOC 13-2051 in your target metro before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing it protects you from offers that can't survive DOL certification.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate
Target employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for financial analyst roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this DOL data by employer and role, so you can identify which companies have actually filed for positions matching your background rather than guessing from job postings.
Confirm each worksite needs its own LCA
If your role involves client-site work or a hybrid arrangement across multiple locations, each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Raise this with your employer early. A single LCA filed for headquarters won't cover unlisted locations, and a violation can jeopardize your status.
Review O*NET before your petition is drafted
The O*NET profile for financial analysts outlines the degree-level duties that anchor a specialty occupation argument. Cross-check your job description against those duties before your employer submits the I-129. Gaps between O*NET tasks and your offer letter are a common RFE trigger.
Prepare for cap selection rule changes
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, and the timing and mechanics differ from prior years. Confirm current registration requirements directly with USCIS well before the filing season opens. Missing the registration window means waiting a full year to re-enter the process.
H-1B Visa Principal Financial Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Financial Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Principal Financial Analyst roles typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field. The position involves complex financial modeling, variance analysis, and strategic forecasting that go beyond general business duties, satisfying USCIS's requirement for a direct relationship between the degree and the role.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Principal Financial Analyst positions?
Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for financial analyst roles. DOL discloses every certified Labor Condition Application, and Migrate Mate organizes that data by employer and job type, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring this category of role.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Gather your official degree transcripts, any professional certifications such as CFA or CPA, and a detailed employment history showing finance-specific duties. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service. USCIS may request evidence that your academic background directly supports the specialty occupation claim, so having a clean credentials package upfront speeds the process.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different employer or worksite?
Changing employers requires your new employer to file a fresh H-1B petition before you start work. Working under the previous employer's petition after switching is a status violation. For worksite changes, your employer must file a new certified LCA covering the additional location. Each office, client site, or metro area where you regularly work needs its own LCA on file before you begin working there.
How long does H-1B status last for a Principal Financial Analyst?
USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years, with one extension available for a total of six years. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved I-140 immigrant visa petition or a pending labor certification filed at least 365 days before your six-year limit, so many Principal Financial Analysts begin green card planning well before that deadline.