H-2B Visa Controller Jobs
Controller jobs with H-2B visa sponsorship are available at seasonal hospitality, resort, and recreation employers that need temporary finance leadership during peak operating periods. Sponsoring employers must obtain a temporary labor certification from the DOL before filing with USCIS, and the 66,000-visa annual cap makes early application timing critical for this role.
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SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities of the Rooms Controller is to pre-register all hotel guests to ensure a smooth arrival.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Pre-register reservations in Opera and create welcome packets prior to guest arrival
- Monitor rooms’ inventory and ensure proper room allocation to maximize potential revenue
- Answer incoming phone calls, handle guest requests and room moves
- Assign rooms at least seven days in advance
- Work closely with the Housekeeping and Guest Reception teams to ensure all rooms are prepared adequately and in a timely manner, as well as by the guaranteed check-in time
- Ensure that all group welcome materials are distributed accordingly
- In addition, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, as deemed necessary by upper level management: create reservations for guests who are at the desk or who call in after hours
- Assist the guest reception desk with guest check-ins
- Process third party billing requests
- Assist Concierge and Guest Services teams as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school or equivalent education required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous customer service or luxury hotel experience required
- Requires strong English language communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must possess intermediate computer skills
- Individual must have the ability to solve problems and make rational decisions
- Knowledge of resort operations, its services, and facilities
Physical Requirements
Position requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, climbing, communication abilities, and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and colleagues. Individual must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. Must have the finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, touch tone phones, and fax machines.
The pay scale for Rooms Controller is $23.00 to $26.00. The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position.
In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Rooms Controller
SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities of the Rooms Controller is to pre-register all hotel guests to ensure a smooth arrival.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Pre-register reservations in Opera and create welcome packets prior to guest arrival
- Monitor rooms’ inventory and ensure proper room allocation to maximize potential revenue
- Answer incoming phone calls, handle guest requests and room moves
- Assign rooms at least seven days in advance
- Work closely with the Housekeeping and Guest Reception teams to ensure all rooms are prepared adequately and in a timely manner, as well as by the guaranteed check-in time
- Ensure that all group welcome materials are distributed accordingly
- In addition, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, as deemed necessary by upper level management: create reservations for guests who are at the desk or who call in after hours
- Assist the guest reception desk with guest check-ins
- Process third party billing requests
- Assist Concierge and Guest Services teams as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school or equivalent education required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous customer service or luxury hotel experience required
- Requires strong English language communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must possess intermediate computer skills
- Individual must have the ability to solve problems and make rational decisions
- Knowledge of resort operations, its services, and facilities
Physical Requirements
Position requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, climbing, communication abilities, and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and colleagues. Individual must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. Must have the finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, touch tone phones, and fax machines.
The pay scale for Rooms Controller is $23.00 to $26.00. The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position.
In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Pull your O*NET occupation profile first
The O*NET profile for Controllers documents the education, skills, and work activities USCIS and DOL reviewers expect. Matching your resume and credentials to that profile strengthens the employer's temporary labor certification before they even file.
Target resort and hospitality groups with seasonal finance needs
Ski resorts, summer camps, and large seasonal hotel groups routinely need a Controller for three to eight months but rarely hire full-time. Those employers are already familiar with H-2B visa paperwork and more likely to sponsor a temporary finance role.
Search verified H-2B employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters employers by DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify seasonal operations that have sponsored H-2B workers before and are likely to do it again for a Controller position.
Confirm the offer timing against the H-2B cap cycle
The 66,000-visa annual cap splits evenly between October and April start dates. Your employer must file for the correct half-year period or risk a cap-out delay. Nail down your expected start date before the employer submits to DOL.
Prepare foreign credential equivalency documentation early
If your accounting or finance degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation that maps it to a U.S. bachelor's degree before your employer submits the temporary labor certification. DOL reviewers flag unverified foreign credentials regularly.
Understand the prevailing wage requirement before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for a Controller in their county, as determined by the OFLC Wage Search. Knowing that figure before salary discussions prevents offers that DOL will reject during the certification review.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Controller jobs that offer H-2B visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search employers by their DOL filing history, so you can identify seasonal businesses that have actively sponsored H-2B workers and are open to sponsoring a Controller role. Because H-2B sponsorship requires significant employer effort, targeting companies with prior filing experience narrows your search to realistic opportunities and saves time.
How does the H-2B annual cap affect my application timeline as a Controller?
USCIS issues only 66,000 H-2B visas per fiscal year, split into two allocations of 33,000 each for workers with start dates in the first and second halves of the year. If your employer misses the filing window or the cap fills early, your start date shifts to the next cycle. Your employer should submit the DOL temporary labor certification at least 75 to 90 days before your intended start date to stay ahead of cap-out risk.
Can a seasonal employer sponsor an H-2B visa for a Controller role, or is that position too senior?
H-2B covers any temporary non-agricultural position, including senior finance roles. Seasonal resorts, entertainment venues, and large hospitality operations regularly need a Controller to manage revenue, payroll, and reporting during peak months. The employer must demonstrate the need is genuinely temporary, typically a one-time event, peak season, or intermittent need, which fits the operational pattern of most seasonal businesses.
What documents should I have ready before my employer files the H-2B petition?
You'll need a copy of your degree or professional accounting certification, translated into English if issued in another language, along with a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. Your employer will also need a detailed job description tied to the Controller duties listed in your offer letter. Having these ready before the DOL temporary labor certification stage prevents filing delays that could push you past the cap cutoff.
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