H-1B Visa VP Finance Jobs

VP Finance roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics. Large multinationals, private equity-backed firms, and publicly traded companies file the most LCAs for this title. No lottery exemption exists, but cap-exempt employers offer an alternative path.

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Open Jobs115+
Work Type82% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
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KeyBank
Vice President/Senior Vice President Equipment Finance Officer
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KeyBank
New 2h ago
Vice President/Senior Vice President Equipment Finance Officer
KeyBank
New York, New York
Sales
Partnerships & Business Development
Account Management
Finance
Accounting
Business Development
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Tax
$96k - $181k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Morgan Stanley
Wealth Management Finance, Strategy & Initiatives - Vice President
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Morgan Stanley
New 8h ago
Wealth Management Finance, Strategy & Initiatives - Vice President
Morgan Stanley
New York, New York
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Business Analysis
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Strategy
Project Management
Program Management
$110k - $190k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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CRUSOE
Vice President, Finance
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CRUSOE
Added 4d ago
Vice President, Finance
CRUSOE
San Francisco, California
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
$325k - $360k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Northern Light Health
VP- Finance
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Northern Light Health
Added 5d ago
VP- Finance
Northern Light Health
Bangor, Maine
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Compliance & Legal
Healthcare Administration
Business Strategy
$308k - $379k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Axiado
Vice President, Finance
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Axiado
Added 6d ago
Vice President, Finance
Axiado
San Jose, California
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Tax
Corporate Development & M&A
Business Strategy
$240k - $250k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
51-200

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Tips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in VP Finance

Match your credentials to LCA job requirements

VP Finance petitions require a degree directly related to the role. A finance, accounting, or economics degree maps cleanly. An unrelated degree needs a credential evaluation showing equivalency before your employer files the LCA with DOL.

Target companies with active LCA filing history

Search Migrate Mate to filter VP Finance roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this title. Companies with recent filings already understand the specialty occupation standard and prevailing wage obligations for senior finance positions.

Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating compensation

Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your metro area at Level III or Level IV, which typically apply to VP-level roles. Your offer must meet or exceed that threshold or USCIS will scrutinize the petition.

Confirm the specialty occupation classification holds

USCIS sometimes issues RFEs for senior finance titles arguing the role is managerial rather than a specialty occupation. Review the O*NET profile for this occupation code with your employer's attorney to document the degree-specific duties before filing.

Ask whether the employer qualifies for cap exemption

Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research entities are cap-exempt. If you're considering a CFO-adjacent role at a university endowment or nonprofit, your employer can file outside the annual 85,000-slot cap and lottery cycle entirely.

Account for the H-1B filing timeline in your start date

Cap-subject petitions filed in April have an October 1 start date at the earliest. Build that gap into offer negotiations. If your OPT or prior status expires before October 1, discuss cap-gap coverage or premium processing with your employer upfront.

H-1B Visa VP Finance: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a VP Finance role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes, VP Finance qualifies when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a directly related field. USCIS looks at whether a specific degree is a normal requirement for the position. Roles where any business degree suffices face higher RFE risk, so the job description should document degree-specific duties like financial modeling, regulatory reporting, or capital structure analysis.

Which employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for VP Finance roles?

Publicly traded corporations, private equity-backed companies, global banks, and technology firms with large finance functions file the most LCAs for VP Finance and equivalent titles. These employers have established immigration programs and understand prevailing wage obligations at the senior level. You can browse verified H-1B sponsoring employers for this role on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.

What prevailing wage level applies to a VP Finance position?

VP Finance roles typically fall at DOL wage Level III or Level IV, which correspond to experienced and fully competent workers or those in positions requiring a high degree of responsibility. Your employer must certify the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable level for your metropolitan statistical area when filing the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the threshold before you finalize your offer.

Can my employer file an H-1B petition for a VP Finance role outside the lottery?

Only if the employer qualifies as cap-exempt, meaning it's an institution of higher education, a nonprofit affiliated with one, or a government research organization. Most corporate VP Finance roles are cap-subject and require lottery selection. If selected, the earliest a cap-subject petition can start is October 1 of that fiscal year, so plan your transition timeline accordingly.

What documents should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?

You'll need official transcripts, degree certificates, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. For a VP Finance role, USCIS may also request evidence that your degree field directly relates to the job duties, so gather any professional certifications such as CPA or CFA, prior performance reviews, and employment verification letters showing progressive finance responsibility.