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Accounting Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Specialist category, administered by a State Department-designated sponsor organization. Your host employer handles day-to-day work while the sponsor issues your DS-2019 and oversees your structured training program.
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Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
POSITION INFORMATION
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting
Requisition
202600083F
Rank
Visiting Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Business Administration
Department
Dept of Accounting
Open Date
07/06/2026
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Cassy Henderson
Title
Chair of the Department of Accounting
College of Business Administration
Department of Accounting
Sam Houston State University
P.O. Box 2056
Huntsville, Tx 77341-2056
Contact Phone
936-294-1257
Contact Email
cdh045@shsu.edu
DUTIES PERFORMED IN THE USUAL COURSE OF THE JOB
- Teach nine hours of accounting per semester
- Communicate and/or meet with students as appropriate
- Conduct research with publication in quality journals as the target
- Perform service to the University, college, and department as required by policy and as directed
- Maintain a collegial atmosphere within the college and department
- Participate in assigned committee activities and maintain active contact with professional organizations
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting from an AACSB accredited university. ABDs in advanced stage of completion will be considered.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION
University level teaching experience desirable; professional accounting experience highly desirable.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Professional certification desired.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO STATEMENT
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
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INTRODUCTION
Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
POSITION INFORMATION
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title
Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting
Requisition
202600083F
Rank
Visiting Assistant Professor
FLSA status
Exempt
Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type
Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College
College of Business Administration
Department
Dept of Accounting
Open Date
07/06/2026
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name
Dr. Cassy Henderson
Title
Chair of the Department of Accounting
College of Business Administration
Department of Accounting
Sam Houston State University
P.O. Box 2056
Huntsville, Tx 77341-2056
Contact Phone
936-294-1257
Contact Email
cdh045@shsu.edu
DUTIES PERFORMED IN THE USUAL COURSE OF THE JOB
- Teach nine hours of accounting per semester
- Communicate and/or meet with students as appropriate
- Conduct research with publication in quality journals as the target
- Perform service to the University, college, and department as required by policy and as directed
- Maintain a collegial atmosphere within the college and department
- Participate in assigned committee activities and maintain active contact with professional organizations
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Ph.D. or DBA in Accounting from an AACSB accredited university. ABDs in advanced stage of completion will be considered.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION
University level teaching experience desirable; professional accounting experience highly desirable.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
Professional certification desired.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO STATEMENT
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Accounting Manager
Frame your experience as structured training
J-1 visa Trainee and Specialist programs require a formal training plan, not just a job offer. Document which accounting competencies you're developing in the U.S. that you cannot access at home. Vague applications get rejected by designated sponsors.
Verify your category before contacting sponsors
Current students typically qualify under the Intern category, while post-graduate accounting professionals with prior work experience fall under Trainee. Applying to the wrong category delays DS-2019 issuance and can disqualify your application before a host employer is involved.
Target host employers with international finance operations
Accounting Manager roles at multinationals, audit firms, and companies with cross-border reporting needs are more likely to have existing relationships with designated J-1 sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT. Host employers without that experience rarely initiate sponsor relationships from scratch.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively open to international accounting professionals. Filtering by role and sponsorship history helps you focus outreach on organizations already familiar with hosting exchange visitors rather than educating employers from the start.
Check the two-year home residency requirement early
Accounting Managers sponsored under certain J-1 categories, especially government-funded or skills-list programs, may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement before changing to H-1B visa or green card status. Confirm your eligibility with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Align your DS-2019 dates with the employer's project timeline
Your designated sponsor sets the DS-2019 duration based on the approved training plan. If your Accounting Manager role spans a fiscal year-end cycle or multi-year implementation, negotiate the training timeline before your sponsor submits paperwork to avoid a mid-project extension request.
Accounting Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Accounting Manager roles?
Most Accounting Manager candidates qualify under the Trainee category if they have a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field plus at least one year of prior professional experience. Current graduate students with accounting coursework may qualify under the Intern category instead. The Specialist category applies to senior professionals with expertise that cannot be obtained through formal training alone.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an Accounting Manager position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or CIEE, not the hiring employer. The employer acts as your host organization and provides the work environment, but the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, and monitors program compliance throughout your exchange period.
Does my accounting credential need U.S. recognition to qualify for J-1 sponsorship?
Foreign accounting credentials are generally accepted for J-1 purposes, but your designated sponsor will evaluate whether your education and experience align with the proposed training objectives. CPA licensure is not required for the visa itself, though some host employers in public accounting may require it independently as a job qualification.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Accounting Manager?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers and roles that align with J-1 sponsorship, saving you time on outreach to companies unfamiliar with hosting exchange visitors. Prioritizing employers with existing international finance or audit operations increases your chances, since those organizations are more likely to have prior experience working with designated J-1 sponsors.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect my career plans after the J-1?
Yes. If your J-1 is funded by your home country's government, involves skills on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or is classified under certain U.S. government programs, you must return home for two years before applying for H-1B or permanent residence. Accounting and finance specializations do appear on some versions of that list, so confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.