J-1 Visa Tax Manager Jobs
Tax Manager roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa, typically under the Trainee or Research Scholar category depending on your background and program structure. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and arranges sponsorship, while your U.S. employer acts as the host organization.
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We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Green Bay and Sheboygan office locations are seeking Tax Interns.
Come and see for yourself!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
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Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
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Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
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Expands industry knowledge, through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
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Completes research and special projects as needed.
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Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
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Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
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General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
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Willingness to learn new technologies.
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Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
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Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
INTRODUCTION
We strive every day to exemplify our CLA values – curious, collaborative, transparent, inclusive, and reliable. We are looking for individuals who believe in accountability for one’s actions, take the initiative to make their vision a reality and place honesty, professionalism, conscientiousness and trust above all else.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that welcomes different beliefs and perspectives, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
Our Green Bay and Sheboygan office locations are seeking Tax Interns.
Come and see for yourself!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Prepares individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
-
Gains experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers and systems.
-
Supports multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
-
Expands industry knowledge, through greater exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
-
Completes research and special projects as needed.
-
Communicates effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
-
Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field – Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
-
Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
-
General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
-
Willingness to learn new technologies.
-
Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products.
-
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Click here to learn about your hiring rights.
Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Manager
Verify your J-1 category eligibility first
Tax Managers with fewer than five years of post-degree experience generally qualify under the Trainee category. Those with advanced academic or research credentials may fit the Research Scholar category. Confirm which applies before approaching host employers.
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Assemble transcripts, professional licenses such as CPA certification, and letters confirming your tax specialization before outreach. Designated sponsors review these to determine whether your background supports the proposed training plan and program category.
Target host employers with structured training frameworks
Tax Managers must have a signed Training or Internship Placement Plan on file with the designated sponsor. Prioritize employers at accounting firms, corporate tax departments, and financial institutions that already use formal rotational or mentorship structures.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned tax roles
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively hosting international tax professionals. Filtering by sponsorship openness helps you avoid roles where the host organization has no prior J-1 visa experience and may decline the training plan commitment.
Flag the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Tax Managers sponsored under certain government-funded or skills-shortage programs are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement before changing to most other visa categories. Disclose this to host employers during offer negotiations so both sides plan accordingly.
Confirm the DS-2019 timeline before accepting an offer
Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 only after approving the training plan, which can take several weeks. Negotiate a start date that accounts for sponsor review, DS-2019 issuance, and consular appointment scheduling, especially during peak filing periods.
Tax Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Tax Manager role?
Most Tax Manager candidates fall under the Trainee category if they have a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field plus at least one year of relevant experience, or five years of professional experience without a degree. Academics or senior professionals conducting tax policy research at a university or think tank may qualify under the Research Scholar category instead.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Tax Manager position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your hiring employer. The employer is the host organization. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, reviews and countersigns your training plan, and monitors your compliance throughout the program period. Your offer letter comes from the host, but program authorization comes from the sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host a J-1 Tax Manager?
Use Migrate Mate to search for tax roles at employers that have hosted international professionals before. Many accounting firms and corporate tax departments are familiar with the J-1 host process, but smaller organizations may not know they can participate. Filtering your search to companies with prior sponsorship activity saves significant outreach time.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Tax Managers?
It depends on your funding source and country of nationality. Tax Managers sponsored through certain government-funded exchange programs, or who come from countries designated on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, are subject to the requirement under INA Section 212(e). This means you cannot change to H-1B visa, L-1 visa, or lawful permanent resident status until you fulfill the two-year return requirement or obtain a waiver.
What goes into the J-1 training plan for a Tax Manager program?
The Training or Internship Placement Plan, also called the DS-7002, must describe specific tax competencies you will develop, the supervision structure, and measurable program goals. For a Tax Manager, this typically covers areas such as cross-border tax compliance, transfer pricing review, or U.S. federal and state tax reporting. The host employer and designated sponsor both sign the plan before the DS-2019 is issued.