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AI Consultant roles on OPT sit squarely within specialty occupation territory, requiring a degree in computer science, data science, or a related field. Most positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers typically file H-1B visa sponsorship within the first OPT year, making early conversations about long-term authorization essential.
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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Consulting Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Remote (US-based)
Compensation: Competitive base + performance bonus + equity
About the Company
We are partnered with a high-growth consulting firm focused on transforming Finance organizations through modern performance management, data architecture, and AI-driven solutions. Our approach challenges traditional CPM tools by leveraging scalable, interoperable technologies and embedding AI into financial processes. We partner with organizations ranging from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 enterprises to deliver flexible, future-ready planning solutions.
About the Role
We are seeking a Lead Consultant with strong Anaplan expertise to drive end-to-end delivery of financial planning and performance management solutions. This is a hands-on role combining client engagement, solution architecture, and technical delivery. You will work directly with senior stakeholders while building scalable, integrated planning environments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery:
- Lead project execution including scoping, requirements gathering, and solution design
- Evaluate and redesign financial planning and operational processes
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client expectations
- Support change management and user adoption
Solution Development:
- Design and build Anaplan models, enhancements, and planning solutions
- Develop financial models including forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning
- Build and manage data integrations between source systems and planning tools
- Support reporting and dashboard development for finance stakeholders
Client Engagement:
- Act as a primary point of contact for client interactions
- Facilitate workshops, standups, and stakeholder meetings
- Present solutions and insights to senior leadership (VP/CFO level)
Technology & Innovation:
- Work with modern data platforms and architecture concepts (e.g. data modeling, pipelines)
- Leverage AI tools to enhance development, analysis, and documentation workflows
Required Qualifications
- 4–6 years of experience in FP&A, consulting, or financial systems delivery
- Hands-on Anaplan experience (required), including model building and implementation
- Experience with financial planning tools (e.g. Anaplan, Pigment, Adaptive, Oracle EPM)
- Strong understanding of multi-dimensional forecasting and planning processes
- Proficiency in SQL and data modeling concepts (e.g. star schema)
- Advanced Excel financial modeling skills (3-statement models, forecasting, budgeting)
- Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating Anaplan with upstream/downstream systems (ERP, CRM, HRIS, etc.)
- Familiarity with BI/reporting tools (e.g. Power BI or similar)
- Experience working in consulting or client-facing environments
- Exposure to AI tools in a professional workflow
Additional Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Business, or related field preferred)
- US work authorization
- Ability to travel up to 20% as needed
Title: Consulting Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Remote (US-based)
Compensation: Competitive base + performance bonus + equity
About the Company
We are partnered with a high-growth consulting firm focused on transforming Finance organizations through modern performance management, data architecture, and AI-driven solutions. Our approach challenges traditional CPM tools by leveraging scalable, interoperable technologies and embedding AI into financial processes. We partner with organizations ranging from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 enterprises to deliver flexible, future-ready planning solutions.
About the Role
We are seeking a Lead Consultant with strong Anaplan expertise to drive end-to-end delivery of financial planning and performance management solutions. This is a hands-on role combining client engagement, solution architecture, and technical delivery. You will work directly with senior stakeholders while building scalable, integrated planning environments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery:
- Lead project execution including scoping, requirements gathering, and solution design
- Evaluate and redesign financial planning and operational processes
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client expectations
- Support change management and user adoption
Solution Development:
- Design and build Anaplan models, enhancements, and planning solutions
- Develop financial models including forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning
- Build and manage data integrations between source systems and planning tools
- Support reporting and dashboard development for finance stakeholders
Client Engagement:
- Act as a primary point of contact for client interactions
- Facilitate workshops, standups, and stakeholder meetings
- Present solutions and insights to senior leadership (VP/CFO level)
Technology & Innovation:
- Work with modern data platforms and architecture concepts (e.g. data modeling, pipelines)
- Leverage AI tools to enhance development, analysis, and documentation workflows
Required Qualifications
- 4–6 years of experience in FP&A, consulting, or financial systems delivery
- Hands-on Anaplan experience (required), including model building and implementation
- Experience with financial planning tools (e.g. Anaplan, Pigment, Adaptive, Oracle EPM)
- Strong understanding of multi-dimensional forecasting and planning processes
- Proficiency in SQL and data modeling concepts (e.g. star schema)
- Advanced Excel financial modeling skills (3-statement models, forecasting, budgeting)
- Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating Anaplan with upstream/downstream systems (ERP, CRM, HRIS, etc.)
- Familiarity with BI/reporting tools (e.g. Power BI or similar)
- Experience working in consulting or client-facing environments
- Exposure to AI tools in a professional workflow
Additional Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Business, or related field preferred)
- US work authorization
- Ability to travel up to 20% as needed
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an AI Consultant
Lead with your STEM OPT extension
When reaching out to employers, mention upfront that your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM extension. This gives employers a three-year runway before H-1B visa sponsorship is required, which removes a major objection before it surfaces.
Target consulting firms with established OPT pipelines
Large consulting firms that already employ international staff have immigration counsel on retainer and streamlined sponsorship processes. Firms with existing OPT hires understand the timeline and are far less likely to treat your status as a dealbreaker.
Align your degree field with the role description
AI Consultant roles require a clear connection between your academic background and the position. A degree in computer science, machine learning, or data science strengthens your specialty occupation case. Highlight relevant coursework and projects that map directly to the job.
Raise sponsorship before the offer stage
Waiting until you have an offer to discuss work authorization wastes everyone's time. Bring it up after a strong first or second interview, framing it as a logistics question rather than a burden. Prepared employers appreciate transparency early.
Document your AI project portfolio
AI Consultant roles often require demonstrating applied expertise beyond academic credentials. Maintain a portfolio of deployed models, client-facing projects, or published work. Concrete deliverables help employers justify sponsorship internally to legal and HR teams.
Understand your OPT start date and employer reporting obligations
OPT employment must be reported to your DSO within 10 days of starting. Ensure your offer letter specifies a start date that aligns with your EAD validity. Gaps or unreported changes can jeopardize your status and complicate future H-1B filings.
AI Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AI Consultant role qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. AI Consultant positions typically fall under CIP codes in computer science, data science, or information technology, all of which appear on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, which most established consulting firms already are. Confirm your specific degree CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
How do I find AI Consultant jobs where employers are open to OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters employers by sponsorship history, so you are not wasting applications on companies that will not hire international candidates. Searching there surfaces AI Consultant roles at firms with a demonstrated track record of filing H-1B petitions, which is a strong proxy for OPT-friendliness.
Can I work as an independent AI Consultant on OPT?
Self-employment is not permitted on standard OPT. Your work authorization requires a qualifying employer-employee relationship, meaning you need a formal employer who controls the terms of your work. Independent contracting or freelancing arrangements do not satisfy this requirement and could put your immigration status at risk.
What happens to my OPT status if my AI Consultant contract ends before my EAD expires?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment on standard OPT and up to 150 days on the STEM extension, cumulative across the entire post-completion period. If your contract ends, you have that window to secure a new qualifying position. Staying beyond those limits jeopardizes your status, so tracking your unemployment days from day one is critical.
Do AI Consultant roles at staffing agencies or consulting firms count as qualifying OPT employment?
Yes, provided the work is directly related to your degree field. Third-party placement arrangements are permitted on OPT as long as there is a clear employer of record who controls your work and is E-Verify enrolled for STEM extension purposes. The practical connection between the AI consulting work and your academic background must be documentable for your DSO records.