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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Overview

Open Jobs16+
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationNewport Beach, CA
Most JobsAramark

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Aramark
Unit Controller
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Aramark
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Unit Controller
Aramark
Williamsburg, Virginia
Finance
Accounting
Business Operations
Customer Service & Support
Audit
Tax
On-Site
Other
10,000+

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Travel + Leisure Co.
Rooms Controller
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Travel + Leisure Co.
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Rooms Controller
Travel + Leisure Co.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Customer Service & Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Schulte Hospitality Group
Controller
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Schulte Hospitality Group
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Controller
Schulte Hospitality Group
Fayetteville, New York
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Audit
Tax
$65k - $75k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Hilton
Hotel Controller
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Hilton
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Hotel Controller
Hilton
Charlotte, North Carolina
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Audit
Tax
On-Site
None
10,000+

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YMCA
Controller
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YMCA
Added 2mo ago
Controller
YMCA
Silver Bay, New York
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Audit
Tax
$75k - $84k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
51-200

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Tips for Finding Controller Jobs

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.