H-1B1 Singapore Visa Accounting Manager Jobs
Accounting Manager roles qualify for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship because the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Singapore nationals skip the H-1B lottery entirely, and the 5,400-visa annual cap has never been exhausted, so qualified candidates can apply directly at the U.S. consulate year-round.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Lead – Financial Accounting is an integral part of Latham’s Financial Accounting team. This role will be responsible for a variety of assignments, including preparing financial statements and schedules, performing financial analysis, and completing complex accounting duties and projects, while executing and actively participating in the monthly close process, including journal entries, subledger-to-GL reconciliations, result reviews, and on-schedule completion of all activities. This role will be located in our Global Services Office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Performing detailed general ledger and bank reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and independently resolving issues through research, adjustments, and process corrections
- Maintaining and balancing the general ledger across multiple entities, books, and currencies, ensuring accounts are fully supported, reconciled, and aligned with transactional activity, including FX remeasurement and related entries
- Managing ongoing maintenance of the general ledger structure (books, entities, account mappings), applying a strong understanding of book structure and mapping logic to ensure consistent, compliant transaction recording
- Preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and trend analyses, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely information for leadership review, tax and statutory filings, and year-end audits
- Maintaining accounting records and audit-ready documentation (reconciliations, schedules, system reports) and supporting external audits by preparing required workpapers and responses
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Exhibit demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, analyze variances, and perform detailed account reconciliations
- Possess advanced knowledge of accounting principles, including both cash and accrual accounting
- Display high level of attention to detail, with the ability to review and proofread work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, business or related field
- A CPA, preferably
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in General Ledger accounting, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment
- A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Lead – Financial Accounting is an integral part of Latham’s Financial Accounting team. This role will be responsible for a variety of assignments, including preparing financial statements and schedules, performing financial analysis, and completing complex accounting duties and projects, while executing and actively participating in the monthly close process, including journal entries, subledger-to-GL reconciliations, result reviews, and on-schedule completion of all activities. This role will be located in our Global Services Office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Performing detailed general ledger and bank reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and independently resolving issues through research, adjustments, and process corrections
- Maintaining and balancing the general ledger across multiple entities, books, and currencies, ensuring accounts are fully supported, reconciled, and aligned with transactional activity, including FX remeasurement and related entries
- Managing ongoing maintenance of the general ledger structure (books, entities, account mappings), applying a strong understanding of book structure and mapping logic to ensure consistent, compliant transaction recording
- Preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and trend analyses, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely information for leadership review, tax and statutory filings, and year-end audits
- Maintaining accounting records and audit-ready documentation (reconciliations, schedules, system reports) and supporting external audits by preparing required workpapers and responses
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Exhibit demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, analyze variances, and perform detailed account reconciliations
- Possess advanced knowledge of accounting principles, including both cash and accrual accounting
- Display high level of attention to detail, with the ability to review and proofread work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, business or related field
- A CPA, preferably
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in General Ledger accounting, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment
- A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Accounting Manager
Verify your CPA credential transfers correctly
Singapore's CA (Singapore) designation doesn't automatically satisfy U.S. state CPA licensing requirements. Document your ICPAS membership and transcripts separately so employers can confirm your qualifications meet the specialty occupation standard for H-1B1 visa purposes.
Target employers already filing H-1B1 LCAs
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for Accounting Manager roles specifically under the H-1B1 Singapore category. These employers already understand the filing process and won't need convincing.
Find H-1B1 sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Accounting Manager roles by employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore LCA filing history. It surfaces companies actively sponsoring this visa category so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the process.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for Accounting Managers in their metro area. Check the OFLC Wage Search for the Level II or III wage in their location before you receive an offer, so you're negotiating from an accurate baseline.
Clarify LCA filing timing with your employer
Unlike H-1B, there's no USCIS petition after LCA certification for H-1B1 Singapore. Your employer certifies the LCA with DOL, then you apply directly at the consulate. Confirm your employer knows this two-step process before your start date is set.
Prepare for consular scrutiny on management duties
Consular officers reviewing Accounting Manager applications often probe whether the role genuinely involves supervisory and strategic functions versus routine bookkeeping. Bring a detailed job description listing the direct reports, budget authority, and decision-making scope the position carries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Accounting Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Singapore?
Yes. Accounting Manager positions typically require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field as a standard entry requirement, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition. The O*NET profile for this occupation confirms the degree requirement. Your employer documents this in the Labor Condition Application they file with DOL before your consulate appointment.
How does H-1B1 Singapore differ from H-1B for Accounting Manager positions?
H-1B1 Singapore has no lottery, no USCIS petition, and a dedicated annual cap of 5,400 visas that has never filled. You apply directly at the U.S. consulate after your employer gets LCA certification from DOL. H-1B requires a USCIS petition, carries a lottery with roughly 25% selection odds in recent years, and involves longer processing timelines and higher employer filing costs.
Where can I find Accounting Manager jobs with H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Accounting Manager roles filtered by employers with verified H-1B1 Singapore LCA filing history, so you're targeting companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor this specific visa. General job boards don't filter by visa category or LCA data, which makes it difficult to identify genuinely sponsoring employers without manual research.
Can my employer sponsor H-1B1 Singapore if they've only filed H-1B before?
Yes. Any U.S. employer eligible to hire foreign nationals can file an H-1B1 visa LCA with DOL regardless of their prior visa filing history. The H-1B1 process is simpler than H-1B because there's no USCIS petition. Many employers who've handled H-1B sponsorship can follow the H-1B1 LCA process with minimal additional complexity, though they'll need to confirm the Singapore-specific treaty category with DOL.
What happens to my H-1B1 status if I change employers as an Accounting Manager?
H-1B1 Singapore doesn't include H-1B portability protections. If you change employers, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and receive certification before you can begin work. There's no grace period for employment gaps between the two roles, so coordinate your start dates carefully and don't resign until the new LCA is certified and your consulate appointment is confirmed.