J-1 Visa Finance Manager Jobs
Finance Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee or Specialist program category, which covers structured training in financial analysis, budgeting, and corporate finance. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and provides sponsorship, while the hiring company serves as your host employer.
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goop is a lifestyle platform dedicated to exploration, curation, and groundbreaking conversation. From its award-winning beauty and fashion lines to its expansive editorial lens, goop invites women to embrace the process of becoming, and to discover deep joy in the pursuit of pleasure, beauty, and growth in all phases of life. Gwyneth Paltrow began goop in the fall of 2008 as a weekly newsletter. It has expanded into a beauty, fashion, and food business that’s also known for its products, curation, podcast, TV shows, live events, and retail stores.
About You
You are an analytical and detail-oriented thinker that has a wide range of knowledge and abilities within accounting. You work effectively with a variety of cross functional partners, identifying and improving processes. You have been successful in developing and managing a team and understanding the importance of keeping others informed.
About The Role
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting, responsible for upholding GAAP, as well as current processes and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. goop is a multi-faceted company involved in many different industries, and the growth of the company will require the Accounting Manager to think through complex issues and create processes to combat the high demands and tight deadlines. You will be responsible for developing and managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely manner. This position reports directly to the Controller.
Responsibilities Include
- Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships. (in office and remotely)
- Uphold internal controls and policies in expense report review.
- Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure that requests are fulfilled timely.
- Establish internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
- Manage the monthly and quarterly close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of all financial information.
- Monitor revenue and expenses and coordinate the collection of payments and invoices.
- Work with external auditors to ensure correct reporting, proper controls, and issuance of year-end financial statements.
- Responds to inquiries from the Controller, CFO, and other finance and company-wide managers regarding special reporting requests, etc.
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Partner with FP&A on budgeting and expense management for each department.
- Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the departments and within the ERP system.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors in Accounting, or related degree with CPA preferred
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 3+ years in a supervisory position relating to general ledger/financial reporting.
- Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
- Experience with ecommerce and inventory accounting required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of the organization
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines required.
- Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results.
- Advanced experience with NetSuite ERP and proficient in Microsoft Excel skills
FAQ
- Compensation: $125,000-$135,000 + Equity. This is a full-time, exempt role. Please note that this range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for the Santa Monica, CA based position. Goop, in good faith, reasonably expects to pay the position within this salary range. Goop provides the salary range in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, training, knowledge and skills, and if the location of the job changes.
- Benefits: Generous health benefits package, fertility benefits and paid parental leave.
- Perks: “goopcation” paid company summer break, generous goop discounts, special offers with brand partners, access to custom lifestyle resources and events, and a beautiful workspace in Santa Monica
- Work Philosophy: At goop we believe that creativity, innovation and camaraderie are essential to our business, our culture and our employee’s growth and development. With our Hybrid Work Policy, we are committed to promoting collaboration, productivity and employee well-being by maximizing the benefits of both in-person and remote work. We are in office Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as Mondays for those within a 15-mile radius of our Santa Monica office.
goop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. goop does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All information provided by the applicant is collected, stored and processed in accordance with the terms of our CCPA Notice for Job Candidates.
Job Disclosures: No applicant disclosures related to physical requirements or ADA-related considerations are relevant for this role.
About The Company
goop is a lifestyle platform dedicated to exploration, curation, and groundbreaking conversation. From its award-winning beauty and fashion lines to its expansive editorial lens, goop invites women to embrace the process of becoming, and to discover deep joy in the pursuit of pleasure, beauty, and growth in all phases of life. Gwyneth Paltrow began goop in the fall of 2008 as a weekly newsletter. It has expanded into a beauty, fashion, and food business that’s also known for its products, curation, podcast, TV shows, live events, and retail stores.
About You
You are an analytical and detail-oriented thinker that has a wide range of knowledge and abilities within accounting. You work effectively with a variety of cross functional partners, identifying and improving processes. You have been successful in developing and managing a team and understanding the importance of keeping others informed.
About The Role
The Accounting Manager will be responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting, responsible for upholding GAAP, as well as current processes and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. goop is a multi-faceted company involved in many different industries, and the growth of the company will require the Accounting Manager to think through complex issues and create processes to combat the high demands and tight deadlines. You will be responsible for developing and managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely manner. This position reports directly to the Controller.
Responsibilities Include
- Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships. (in office and remotely)
- Uphold internal controls and policies in expense report review.
- Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure that requests are fulfilled timely.
- Establish internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
- Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
- Manage the monthly and quarterly close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of all financial information.
- Monitor revenue and expenses and coordinate the collection of payments and invoices.
- Work with external auditors to ensure correct reporting, proper controls, and issuance of year-end financial statements.
- Responds to inquiries from the Controller, CFO, and other finance and company-wide managers regarding special reporting requests, etc.
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Partner with FP&A on budgeting and expense management for each department.
- Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the departments and within the ERP system.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors in Accounting, or related degree with CPA preferred
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 3+ years in a supervisory position relating to general ledger/financial reporting.
- Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
- Experience with ecommerce and inventory accounting required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of the organization
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines required.
- Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results.
- Advanced experience with NetSuite ERP and proficient in Microsoft Excel skills
FAQ
- Compensation: $125,000-$135,000 + Equity. This is a full-time, exempt role. Please note that this range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for the Santa Monica, CA based position. Goop, in good faith, reasonably expects to pay the position within this salary range. Goop provides the salary range in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, training, knowledge and skills, and if the location of the job changes.
- Benefits: Generous health benefits package, fertility benefits and paid parental leave.
- Perks: “goopcation” paid company summer break, generous goop discounts, special offers with brand partners, access to custom lifestyle resources and events, and a beautiful workspace in Santa Monica
- Work Philosophy: At goop we believe that creativity, innovation and camaraderie are essential to our business, our culture and our employee’s growth and development. With our Hybrid Work Policy, we are committed to promoting collaboration, productivity and employee well-being by maximizing the benefits of both in-person and remote work. We are in office Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as Mondays for those within a 15-mile radius of our Santa Monica office.
goop is an Equal Opportunity Employer. goop does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All information provided by the applicant is collected, stored and processed in accordance with the terms of our CCPA Notice for Job Candidates.
Job Disclosures: No applicant disclosures related to physical requirements or ADA-related considerations are relevant for this role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Finance Manager
Align your training plan with finance credentials
Your DS-2019 training plan must map directly to your existing finance qualifications. Prepare documentation of your degree, CPA or CFA progress, and prior finance roles before approaching any host employer or designated sponsor.
Check your home residency requirement early
Finance Manager roles under the Trainee or Specialist category can trigger a two-year home residency requirement if your funding originates from a government source. Confirm your funding status before committing to a host employer.
Target host employers with formal training programs
Host companies must demonstrate they can provide structured, progressive training in finance functions. Multinational firms with established rotational finance programs or structured development tracks are far more likely to qualify as J-1 host employers.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned finance roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hosting international finance professionals. Filtering by role and sponsorship type saves time that would otherwise go toward cold-contacting employers unfamiliar with J-1 host requirements.
Verify your wage meets OFLC prevailing wage standards
Your host employer must compensate you at or above the prevailing wage for Finance Manager roles in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the wage level before your training plan is finalized and submitted to your designated sponsor.
Negotiate the training plan before your offer letter
The DS-2019 training plan requires your host employer's signature and describes specific learning objectives, supervision, and evaluation milestones. Confirm the employer is prepared to complete this document before you accept any offer.
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Find Finance Manager JobsFinance Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Finance Manager roles?
Most Finance Manager candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they have a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field and at least one year of relevant experience outside the U.S. Professionals with five or more years of specialized experience and no recent degree may qualify under the Specialist category instead. A designated sponsor organization determines which category fits your background.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa if I'm hired as a Finance Manager?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the hiring company. That organization issues your DS-2019 form and is legally responsible for your exchange visitor status. The employer is your host, not your sponsor, and the two roles carry entirely separate obligations under the J-1 program.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Finance Manager?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in finance-related roles. Many employers are open to J-1 arrangements but do not advertise it explicitly, so searching by role type and filtering for international sponsorship compatibility is more effective than relying on job postings alone.
What does the J-1 training plan require for a Finance Manager position?
The training plan, filed on Form DS-7002, must outline specific finance competencies you will develop, the supervision structure, weekly learning objectives, and evaluation schedules. For Finance Manager roles, this typically means documenting exposure to budgeting cycles, financial reporting, internal controls, and management responsibilities across the training period.
Can a Finance Manager on J-1 status transition to a long-term work visa afterward?
It depends on whether your J-1 carries a two-year home residency requirement. If it does, you must return to your home country for two years before applying for H-1B or most other long-term work visas, unless you obtain a waiver. Finance professionals funded by their home government or employed in a field on the Exchange Visitor Skills List are most likely to face this requirement.
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