H-1B1 Singapore Visa Controller Jobs

Controller jobs in the U.S. require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and CPA credentials that align directly with H-1B1 Singapore visa specialty occupation requirements. No lottery, no USCIS petition, and a consulate-processed application make H-1B visa1 Singapore sponsorship faster to secure than standard H-1B routes for qualified Singaporean professionals.

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Overview

Open Jobs27+
Work Type89% On-site
Top LocationNew York, NY
Most JobsJPMorganChase

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JPMorganChase
Risk External Reporting Controller Analyst
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Risk External Reporting Controller Analyst
JPMorganChase
Newark, Delaware
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Analysis
Data Science & Analytics
Audit
Compliance & Risk
Data Science
Data Analytics
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Goldman Sachs
Legal Entity Controller
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Goldman Sachs
Added 1w ago
Legal Entity Controller
Goldman Sachs
Salt Lake City, Utah
Finance
Accounting
Audit
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Morgan Stanley
Wealth Management Controller
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Wealth Management Controller
Morgan Stanley
New York, New York
Finance
Accounting
Business Analysis
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Coinbase
Assistant Controller, Revenue
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Assistant Controller, Revenue
Coinbase
San Francisco, California
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Analysis
Tax
Audit
$206k - $242k/yr
Hybrid
None

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PIMCO
Manager, Alternatives Fund Controller
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PIMCO
Added 2w ago
Manager, Alternatives Fund Controller
PIMCO
Newport Beach, California
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Business Operations
Audit
Tax
$146k - $168k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Tips for Finding Controller Jobs

Verify your CPA credentials translate correctly

Singapore's CA (Singapore) qualification is recognized by some U.S. states for CPA reciprocity, but employers filing your LCA need documentation that your credentials meet specialty occupation standards. Confirm your credential equivalency before applying.

Target companies with existing LCA filing history

Search the OFLC Wage Search tool for Controller and Financial Controller LCA filings by employer. Companies that have filed before understand the H-1B1 Singapore process and are less likely to withdraw offers over paperwork uncertainty.

Search H-1B1 Singapore Controller roles on Migrate Mate

Migrate Mate filters job listings by H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship and surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for Controller roles, so you're not guessing which companies will actually sponsor you.

Frame your offer letter around specialty occupation language

Your job offer must describe Controller duties in terms that confirm a specialized bachelor's degree is required, not merely preferred. Ask your employer to reference financial reporting oversight, GAAP compliance, and internal controls explicitly in the offer documentation.

Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument

The O*NET profile for Controllers lists required education at the bachelor's level or higher in accounting, finance, or a related field. Reference this classification when your employer's HR team is drafting the LCA job description to preempt any DOL questions.

Apply before the consular interview window closes on your timeline

H-1B1 Singapore visas are issued for one year at a time and must be renewed at the consulate, not through a USCIS change-of-status filing. Coordinate your start date with your employer so LCA certification completes at least two weeks before your scheduled interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Controller role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?

Yes. Controllers require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, which satisfies the specialty occupation definition under the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. Most employers document this through the LCA job description, referencing GAAP oversight, financial reporting, and internal audit responsibilities as degree-dependent duties.

How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa differ from H-1B for a Controller job?

The H-1B1 Singapore visa skips the annual lottery and USCIS petition filing entirely. You apply directly at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore with a certified LCA and job offer. The 5,400-visa annual cap for Singapore nationals has never been exhausted, so availability is not a constraint the way H-1B lottery slots are for most applicants.

Where can I find Controller jobs that offer H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lists Controller openings filtered for H-1B1 Singapore visa sponsorship and shows each employer's LCA filing history, so you can target companies that have sponsored this visa type before. Generic job boards don't filter by visa category, making it difficult to identify which employers will actually support an H-1B1 Singapore application.

Can my employer file the LCA for a Controller role without a U.S.-licensed CPA on staff?

Yes. DOL does not require the employer to hold a CPA license to file an LCA. The LCA certifies that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage level for a Controller in that geographic area, which you can verify using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Your own credentials are assessed at the consulate interview, not during LCA certification.

What happens to my H-1B1 Singapore status if I change employers after arriving in the U.S.?

Unlike H-1B, the H-1B1 Singapore visa doesn't support USCIS portability or a change-of-status filing from within the U.S. If you change employers, your new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need to return to Singapore for a new consulate interview before beginning the new role. Plan role transitions around consulate appointment availability.