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Technical Accounting Manager roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation requirements, demanding at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Large public companies, Big Four-adjacent firms, and PE-backed businesses are the most active H-1B sponsors for this title, filing LCAs under SOC code 13-2011.
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Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
Bold in how we dream and innovate
Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities
Accountable for results and best in class outcomes
Visionary in future focused problem-solving
Exceptional in execution and impact
The Role and the Team
We are seeking an experienced technical accounting professional to join our fast-paced, high-performing accounting team in Sunnyvale, CA. This individual contributor reports to the Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting and will participate in accounting areas such as leases, debt, acquisitions, etc. Being part of a global accounting team, this role will also work on tasks and projects that utilize technical and operational accounting skills, supporting other members in Finance and cross functional business partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP with experience in a wide range of topics and general accounting functions. This is a great opportunity for knowledge and career growth as the group offers exposure to various accounting areas and system projects, and as the Company continues to expand!
Location: This is a hybrid role based in our Sunnyvale HQ, 4 days a week.
Your day-to-day
- Excellent technical research and interpretation skills with ability to document and operationalize
- Experience in complex areas such as Leases, Debt, M&A, and Equity
- Review contracts and one-off transactions and document accounting positions in formal memos
- Research and resolve accounting matters, ensuring U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance
- Review, document, and implement new accounting pronouncements
- Provide accounting guidance and support cross-functional business partners
- Assist with external reporting (financial statements, disclosures, and reporting packages) and flux analysis
- Liaise with internal and external auditors
- Prepare and maintain accounting policies and processes
- Train and guide the global accounting team members
- Participate in ad-hoc projects and finance initiatives
What you bring
- CPA licensee
- 5+ years of experience in public accounting and/or public company
- Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to provide guidance and manage cross-functional relationship
- Ownership of processes, controls, and audit inquiries
- High proficiency in MS Excel including Pivot Tables and advanced formula
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Why Proofpoint?
At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career success on your terms
- Flexible work environment
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com.
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges:
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 111,300.00 - 174,900.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 93,300.00 - 146,630.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 83,600.00 - 131,340.00 USD
About us:
Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
Bold in how we dream and innovate
Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities
Accountable for results and best in class outcomes
Visionary in future focused problem-solving
Exceptional in execution and impact
The Role and the Team
We are seeking an experienced technical accounting professional to join our fast-paced, high-performing accounting team in Sunnyvale, CA. This individual contributor reports to the Director of Technical Accounting and Reporting and will participate in accounting areas such as leases, debt, acquisitions, etc. Being part of a global accounting team, this role will also work on tasks and projects that utilize technical and operational accounting skills, supporting other members in Finance and cross functional business partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP with experience in a wide range of topics and general accounting functions. This is a great opportunity for knowledge and career growth as the group offers exposure to various accounting areas and system projects, and as the Company continues to expand!
Location: This is a hybrid role based in our Sunnyvale HQ, 4 days a week.
Your day-to-day
- Excellent technical research and interpretation skills with ability to document and operationalize
- Experience in complex areas such as Leases, Debt, M&A, and Equity
- Review contracts and one-off transactions and document accounting positions in formal memos
- Research and resolve accounting matters, ensuring U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance
- Review, document, and implement new accounting pronouncements
- Provide accounting guidance and support cross-functional business partners
- Assist with external reporting (financial statements, disclosures, and reporting packages) and flux analysis
- Liaise with internal and external auditors
- Prepare and maintain accounting policies and processes
- Train and guide the global accounting team members
- Participate in ad-hoc projects and finance initiatives
What you bring
- CPA licensee
- 5+ years of experience in public accounting and/or public company
- Strong analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to provide guidance and manage cross-functional relationship
- Ownership of processes, controls, and audit inquiries
- High proficiency in MS Excel including Pivot Tables and advanced formula
LI-AN2
Why Proofpoint?
At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career success on your terms
- Flexible work environment
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to accessibility@proofpoint.com.
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable compensation and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible time off, a comprehensive well-being program with two paid Wellbeing Days and two paid Volunteer Days per year, plus a three-week Work from Anywhere option.
Base Pay Ranges:
SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:
Base Pay Range: 111,300.00 - 174,900.00 USD
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:
Base Pay Range: 93,300.00 - 146,630.00 USD
All other cities and states excluding those listed above:
Base Pay Range: 83,600.00 - 131,340.00 USD
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Accounting Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your accounting or finance degree to directly relate to the Technical Accounting Manager role. A general business degree alone has triggered RFEs for this title, so gather your transcripts and a degree equivalency evaluation before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed LCAs specifically for accounting manager roles, so you're applying to companies with a real H-1B sponsorship track record rather than guessing from job descriptions.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your target city and SOC code 13-2011 through the OFLC Wage Search before you get to the offer stage. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage, and knowing the floor strengthens your negotiation.
Confirm the employer files cap-subject petitions
Some companies sponsor TN visa or L-1 visa holders but have never filed a cap-subject H-1B. Ask HR directly whether they've gone through USCIS lottery registration before, because a first-time sponsor adds months of internal legal preparation to your timeline.
Align your CPA or CMA credentials before filing
Employers documenting specialty occupation often include professional licensure alongside your degree. Having an active CPA license or CMA certification on file when the I-129 is prepared reduces the chance of a specialty occupation RFE for this specific title.
Plan your start date around the October 1 cap-gap
If you're transitioning from OPT, your employment can't begin before October 1 even after USCIS approves the petition. Employers sometimes rescind offers when they don't understand this gap, so walk your hiring manager through the cap-gap rule early in the process.
H-1B Visa Technical Accounting Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Accounting Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS treats accounting manager roles as specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. O*NET classifies this work under SOC 13-2011, which consistently meets the theoretical and practical application standard USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation claims.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for this role?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Technical Accounting Manager openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. DOL discloses all certified LCAs publicly, and Migrate Mate surfaces that data by employer and job title so you're not relying on job descriptions that may not reflect actual sponsorship capability.
What documents should I have ready before an employer starts the H-1B filing process?
You'll need official transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., your current I-94 or visa documentation, and any professional licenses such as a CPA. For Technical Accounting Manager roles, employers often also gather evidence of specialized technical accounting experience, such as ASC 606, ASC 842, or purchase accounting work, to support the specialty occupation argument in the I-129.
Can I switch to a new employer while on H-1B in this role?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once USCIS has had your petition pending for 180 days, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 is filed, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file before your current authorized period expires and the role must remain in a specialty occupation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for Technical Accounting Manager positions?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for SOC 13-2011 in your specific geographic area. Prevailing wages vary significantly by metro and wage level. You can look up the applicable figure for any city using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer letter is drafted, which helps you confirm the employer's offer is LCA-compliant.