OPT Assistant Controller Jobs
Assistant Controller roles qualify for F-1 OPT because they require a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Most positions involve financial reporting, month-end close, and GAAP compliance, which aligns directly with CPA-track coursework. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies, gives you time to demonstrate the technical skills controllers rely on.
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Are you passionate about driving business performance through financial leadership and operational insight? At Danfoss, we are committed to developing innovative solutions that help build a more sustainable future.
Danfoss is seeking a Plant Controller to join our leadership team. In this role, you will serve as a key business partner to plant and divisional leadership, providing financial guidance and strategic insights that support operational excellence and sustainable growth. As an active member of the local leadership team, you will influence decision-making, drive financial performance, and help shape the future direction of the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead all plant finance and controlling activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
- Partner with plant leadership and global stakeholders to provide financial analysis and business insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Drive operational performance improvements through analysis of financial and manufacturing data, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, and divisional finance teams to achieve business objectives.
- Own standard costing, inventory valuation, capital expenditure controls, variance analysis, and other key manufacturing finance processes.
- Prepare, analyze, and communicate financial and operational performance metrics, ensuring stakeholders have actionable information to make informed decisions.
- Support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across local and global operations.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, controlling, or finance leadership roles within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in manufacturing accounting, including standard costing, inventory management, and financial reporting.
- Experience preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial and operational reports.
- Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial reporting tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting plant operations in a global manufacturing organization.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and capital investment management.
- Prior experience partnering directly with operational leaders to drive business results.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent is a plus.
Job Criteria
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations.
- Ability to influence decision-making and build partnerships across all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated leadership presence with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational and financial excellence.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic business perspective.
What You'll Get from Us
At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
- Bonus system
- Paid vacation
- Retirement plan
- Flexible working hours
- Personal insurance
- Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
- State of the art virtual work environment
- Employee Referral Program
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
The Impact You'll Make
Are you passionate about driving business performance through financial leadership and operational insight? At Danfoss, we are committed to developing innovative solutions that help build a more sustainable future.
Danfoss is seeking a Plant Controller to join our leadership team. In this role, you will serve as a key business partner to plant and divisional leadership, providing financial guidance and strategic insights that support operational excellence and sustainable growth. As an active member of the local leadership team, you will influence decision-making, drive financial performance, and help shape the future direction of the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead all plant finance and controlling activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
- Partner with plant leadership and global stakeholders to provide financial analysis and business insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Drive operational performance improvements through analysis of financial and manufacturing data, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources, and divisional finance teams to achieve business objectives.
- Own standard costing, inventory valuation, capital expenditure controls, variance analysis, and other key manufacturing finance processes.
- Prepare, analyze, and communicate financial and operational performance metrics, ensuring stakeholders have actionable information to make informed decisions.
- Support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts across local and global operations.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, controlling, or finance leadership roles within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in manufacturing accounting, including standard costing, inventory management, and financial reporting.
- Experience preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial and operational reports.
- Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial reporting tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting plant operations in a global manufacturing organization.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and capital investment management.
- Prior experience partnering directly with operational leaders to drive business results.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent is a plus.
Job Criteria
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations.
- Ability to influence decision-making and build partnerships across all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated leadership presence with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational and financial excellence.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining a strategic business perspective.
What You'll Get from Us
At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:
- Bonus system
- Paid vacation
- Retirement plan
- Flexible working hours
- Personal insurance
- Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
- State of the art virtual work environment
- Employee Referral Program
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
Our Commitment to Transparency
Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.
The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Assistant Controller
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Accounting, finance, and management information systems degrees often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying, since an extra year significantly improves your H-1B lottery odds.
Target mid-sized companies with dedicated accounting teams
Companies with 200 to 2,000 employees often have Assistant Controller roles without the bureaucratic hiring barriers of Fortune 500 firms. They need the headcount and are more willing to sponsor once they see your value during OPT.
Highlight technical accounting skills in your resume
Employers hiring Assistant Controllers want ERP proficiency, GAAP knowledge, and close-cycle experience. Lead with these specifics rather than soft skills. Concrete technical competencies reduce perceived risk for employers unfamiliar with OPT sponsorship.
Bring up OPT authorization early and confidently
Frame your work authorization as straightforward: you have an EAD, no employer petition is needed now, and H-1B sponsorship is a future conversation. Hesitation signals uncertainty; a clear, direct explanation removes the most common barrier employers cite.
Pursue CPA exam progress before your OPT expires
Passing at least two CPA exam sections while on OPT signals long-term commitment and makes you significantly harder to replace. Controllers actively look for candidates on a CPA track, which also strengthens the case for H-1B sponsorship later.
Focus applications on industries with high visa sponsorship rates
Technology, healthcare, and manufacturing companies sponsor accounting professionals at higher rates than retail or hospitality. These sectors have established immigration infrastructure and are accustomed to sponsoring finance roles through the H-1B process.
Assistant Controller OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Assistant Controller role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. Assistant Controller positions typically require a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, which satisfies the OPT requirement that your job be directly related to your degree. You'll work under your EAD without any employer filing requirement during your OPT period. If your degree qualifies as STEM, you may also be eligible for a 24-month extension.
Does the Assistant Controller role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a degree in accounting information systems, finance, or another STEM-designated field under the DHS STEM CIP code list, you likely qualify for the 24-month extension. A standard accounting degree from many programs does not qualify. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before your 12-month OPT expires.
How do I find Assistant Controller jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for roles where employers are open to sponsoring international candidates. Searching through general job boards makes it difficult to identify which postings are OPT-friendly, especially for accounting roles where employers may not disclose immigration preferences upfront. Migrate Mate removes that guesswork so you can focus your applications where they're most likely to lead somewhere.
Will employers sponsor H-1B visas for Assistant Controllers after OPT ends?
Many do, particularly in industries like technology, financial services, and healthcare where accounting talent is consistently in demand. The Assistant Controller role qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B standards because it requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Your odds improve significantly if you've progressed toward your CPA, demonstrated strong performance, and initiated the sponsorship conversation well before your OPT expires.
What should I do if my OPT is expiring before I find an Assistant Controller role?
If you're within your 60-day grace period, you still have time to secure employment and maintain status. If you're eligible for a STEM OPT extension, apply before your current EAD expires and request a cap-gap period if needed. If neither applies, options include applying for a change of status, enrolling in a new program, or exploring whether a current or prospective employer can file an H-1B. Consult your DSO and an immigration attorney immediately.