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Finance Associate roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Intern or Trainee program category, depending on whether you're currently enrolled in school or within five years of graduation. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and oversee your training plan with the host employer.
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At a Glance
Legrand's North American Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is hiring motivated and talented recent college graduates. This three-year rotational program fast-tracks the careers of early-career professionals, providing hands-on experience across multiple finance functions to prepare for future leadership roles.
The FLDP Associate must be mobile to move to any location within the US.
What Will You Do?
- Participants will complete three 12-month assignments in different finance roles, gaining exposure to key functions like financial planning and analysis, general accounting, operations finance, internal controls, and business partnering. Each rotation is intentionally selected to help participants develop a broad understanding of our business and build the analytical, technical, and leadership skills needed for long-term career growth.
- The program includes structured professional development, mentorship from senior leader sponsors, and leadership training to support participants as they transition from college to professional roles.
- Rotations will take place across various Legrand North America businesses, and participants will relocate to a different location for each of the three rotations. These rotations will require relocation. Upon successful program completion, FLDP associates will be offered a full-time role in one of the program locations or another location. Potential locations may include but are not limited to: Connecticut, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, California, Texas and Wisconsin.
Qualifications
Required Skills
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience:
- Relevant internship or prior work experience
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Collaborative mindset with a self-motivated and team-oriented drive.
- Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to a dynamic business environment.
- High energy and a positive attitude when navigating challenges.
- Intellectually curious and eager to take on new and challenging assignments.
- Ability to travel, relocate, and live anywhere within the United States.
About Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR).
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Description
At a Glance
Legrand's North American Financial Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is hiring motivated and talented recent college graduates. This three-year rotational program fast-tracks the careers of early-career professionals, providing hands-on experience across multiple finance functions to prepare for future leadership roles.
The FLDP Associate must be mobile to move to any location within the US.
What Will You Do?
- Participants will complete three 12-month assignments in different finance roles, gaining exposure to key functions like financial planning and analysis, general accounting, operations finance, internal controls, and business partnering. Each rotation is intentionally selected to help participants develop a broad understanding of our business and build the analytical, technical, and leadership skills needed for long-term career growth.
- The program includes structured professional development, mentorship from senior leader sponsors, and leadership training to support participants as they transition from college to professional roles.
- Rotations will take place across various Legrand North America businesses, and participants will relocate to a different location for each of the three rotations. These rotations will require relocation. Upon successful program completion, FLDP associates will be offered a full-time role in one of the program locations or another location. Potential locations may include but are not limited to: Connecticut, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, California, Texas and Wisconsin.
Qualifications
Required Skills
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience:
- Relevant internship or prior work experience
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Collaborative mindset with a self-motivated and team-oriented drive.
- Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to a dynamic business environment.
- High energy and a positive attitude when navigating challenges.
- Intellectually curious and eager to take on new and challenging assignments.
- Ability to travel, relocate, and live anywhere within the United States.
About Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR).
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Finance Associate
Align your transcript with finance subspecialties
J-1 Trainee sponsorship requires a training plan tied directly to your field of study. Courses in financial modeling, securities analysis, or corporate finance strengthen the connection between your academic background and your proposed U.S. training objectives.
Obtain a DS-2019 before your host employer onboards you
Your designated sponsor organization issues the DS-2019, not the hiring employer. Until that form is in hand, your host cannot legally begin your placement. Confirm the sponsor's processing timeline before accepting any start date.
Search Migrate Mate for finance roles at J-1-ready employers
Not every finance team has hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Migrate Mate filters for U.S. employers that have demonstrated J-1 program familiarity, so you spend less time educating hiring managers on how the host arrangement works.
Verify your role qualifies under Trainee program criteria
The J-1 Trainee category requires that your Finance Associate duties represent structured skill development, not routine production work. Positions focused purely on data entry or transaction processing without a clear training progression can fail compliance review.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Finance Associates sponsored through government-funded exchange programs may carry a two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). Disclose your funding source to your designated sponsor before signing any training agreement to avoid complications later.
Confirm your host employer's FLSA compliance posture
DOL enforces wage and hour protections for J-1 participants the same as for U.S. workers. Finance Associate roles must be paid positions meeting the OFLC Wage Search benchmark for your work location, not unpaid internships reframed as exchange programs.
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Find Finance Associate JobsFinance Associate J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Finance Associate role?
Current students pursuing a finance or business degree typically use the J-1 Intern category. Professionals who have graduated within the past five years and hold relevant work experience qualify for the J-1 Trainee category instead. The distinction matters because each category has different eligibility requirements, maximum duration limits, and training plan standards that your designated sponsor organization will enforce before issuing your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if a finance firm wants to hire me?
The hiring firm is your host employer, not your visa sponsor. J-1 sponsorship is provided by a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, which issues your DS-2019 form, reviews your training plan, and monitors program compliance. The host employer works with that designated sponsor but cannot issue J-1 documentation directly, regardless of the firm's size or resources.
Can I transition from a J-1 Finance Associate role to an H-1B?
Yes, but the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e) can block that transition if it applies to you. If your J-1 program was government-funded or your home country government required your participation, you must satisfy the two-year requirement, either by returning home or obtaining a waiver, before USCIS will approve an H-1B change of status. Confirm your 212(e) status with your designated sponsor before planning any cap-year H-1B filing.
How do I find finance employers already familiar with hosting J-1 participants?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. Because J-1 hosting requires employers to co-develop a detailed training plan and coordinate with a designated sponsor, many finance teams are unfamiliar with the process. Searching on Migrate Mate helps you identify U.S. employers in the finance sector that have previously engaged with J-1 program requirements, reducing the friction of explaining the host arrangement from scratch during interviews.
Does my J-1 Finance Associate training plan need to cover specific skills?
Yes. Your designated sponsor requires a phase-by-phase training plan, often using Form DS-7002, that outlines the specific finance competencies you'll develop, the supervisory structure, and measurable learning objectives for each phase. Generic plans referencing broad exposure to financial services are routinely rejected. Skills tied to your prior academic or professional background, such as financial statement analysis, budgeting processes, or compliance procedures, produce stronger, approvable plans.
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