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Chief Financial Officer jobs on OPT are rare but achievable, particularly at growth-stage startups and mid-size companies willing to sponsor. Your 12-month OPT window is tight for a role with long hiring cycles, so STEM extension eligibility through finance-adjacent degrees can meaningfully extend your timeline.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Title Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
Status Full Time
Job Summary
N/A
Essential Job Duties
- Manage, coordinate, organize and administer daily operations of the office, including design and maintenance of filing system
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendar for Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Review materials submitted for signature to ensure proper format in keeping with the standards of the office
- Prepare meeting agendas, informal hearings and conferences
- Make arrangements for meetings hosted by the CFO, including facilities, meals and lodging for participants
- Prepare requisitions, travel forms and other reports for signature
- Provide information to University personnel, the general public, groups, organizations and agencies in accordance with office policy
- Prepare statistical/financial data reports as requested
- Assist in insurance renewal coverage for the University; gather exposure data campus wide
- Assist with drafting correspondence, reports, presentations, and other materials as assigned
- Demonstrate sound decision making, data analysis, and leadership ability; make decisions regarding office protocol in the absence of key personnel consistent with office policy
- Act as liaison with various units under the supervision of the CFO and supplement staffing as may be needed
- Train and supervise student workers
- Coordinate renewal of insurance coverage for the University; gather exposure data campus wide
- Assist students, parents, faculty, staff and visitors on official University matters in accordance with office policy
- Provide support to Independent Auditors in accordance with office policy
- Other duties as assigned by the CFO or Assistant to the CFO for Compliance and Reporting
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration or Accounting, Associate’s degree or 3 to 4 years of secretarial experience
- At least 1 year of experience in an office setting
- Must be able to maintain the highest level of ethics and confidentiality
Physical Demands
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent customer service
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with computer systems and standard office machines
- Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Power and Outlook
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge of office management, organization and supervisory procedures
- Ability to work independently, resolve issues and be open to continued education
- Must be a team player
Posting Number S #461
Will this position required travel?
N/A
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
N/A
Will this position be supported using grants or contract funding?
N/A
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 04/29/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
Position Title Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
Status Full Time
Job Summary
N/A
Essential Job Duties
- Manage, coordinate, organize and administer daily operations of the office, including design and maintenance of filing system
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendar for Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Review materials submitted for signature to ensure proper format in keeping with the standards of the office
- Prepare meeting agendas, informal hearings and conferences
- Make arrangements for meetings hosted by the CFO, including facilities, meals and lodging for participants
- Prepare requisitions, travel forms and other reports for signature
- Provide information to University personnel, the general public, groups, organizations and agencies in accordance with office policy
- Prepare statistical/financial data reports as requested
- Assist in insurance renewal coverage for the University; gather exposure data campus wide
- Assist with drafting correspondence, reports, presentations, and other materials as assigned
- Demonstrate sound decision making, data analysis, and leadership ability; make decisions regarding office protocol in the absence of key personnel consistent with office policy
- Act as liaison with various units under the supervision of the CFO and supplement staffing as may be needed
- Train and supervise student workers
- Coordinate renewal of insurance coverage for the University; gather exposure data campus wide
- Assist students, parents, faculty, staff and visitors on official University matters in accordance with office policy
- Provide support to Independent Auditors in accordance with office policy
- Other duties as assigned by the CFO or Assistant to the CFO for Compliance and Reporting
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Specialized Training)
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration or Accounting, Associate’s degree or 3 to 4 years of secretarial experience
- At least 1 year of experience in an office setting
- Must be able to maintain the highest level of ethics and confidentiality
Physical Demands
Skills and Attributes
- Excellent customer service
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with computer systems and standard office machines
- Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Power and Outlook
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge of office management, organization and supervisory procedures
- Ability to work independently, resolve issues and be open to continued education
- Must be a team player
Posting Number S #461
Will this position required travel?
N/A
Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?
N/A
Will this position be supported using grants or contract funding?
N/A
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 04/29/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
- Tuskegee University employment application
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
- Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Chief Financial Officer
Target companies at the right growth stage
Early-stage startups rarely hire CFOs, and Fortune 500 firms have rigid sponsorship policies. Series B through Series D companies are the sweet spot: they need financial leadership but haven't locked into bureaucratic hiring constraints.
Lead with your CPA or CFA credentials
Licensure matters at the CFO level. Holding an active CPA or CFA signals you meet the professional threshold employers use to justify specialty occupation status, which is central to H-1B visa eligibility after OPT.
Frame your OPT timeline clearly and early
CFO hiring cycles run three to six months. Bring up your OPT expiration date and H-1B sponsorship needs in the first substantive conversation so neither side wastes time on a timeline that won't work.
Emphasize cross-border financial expertise
International candidates bring genuine value at this level: familiarity with foreign currency exposure, transfer pricing, and multi-jurisdiction tax structures. Position your international background as a strategic asset, not a visa complication.
Build relationships with PE and VC-backed boards
Private equity and venture-backed companies hire CFOs through board referrals more than job postings. Attend CFO roundtables, finance leadership events, and investor-adjacent networks where these decisions get made informally.
Negotiate a start date that protects your OPT status
If an offer comes through, confirm the start date falls within your authorized OPT period and that your employer will file for H-1B sponsorship well before your status expires. Get this in writing before signing.
Chief Financial Officer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Chief Financial Officer on OPT?
Yes, CFO is a qualifying specialty occupation for OPT work authorization, provided your degree field relates to the role. Finance, accounting, economics, and MBA degrees are the most common qualifying credentials. The degree-to-job connection needs to be clear, since USCIS will scrutinize this relationship if your employer later files for H-1B sponsorship.
Does a CFO role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in a STEM-designated field such as financial engineering, data science, or computational finance, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. A standard finance or accounting degree typically does not qualify, even for a CFO role.
How do I find CFO jobs that offer OPT sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. The platform surfaces CFO and senior finance leadership roles at companies with a demonstrated history of sponsoring work visas, which saves you from applying to firms that will decline at the offer stage. Filtering by sponsorship track record is the most efficient way to protect your OPT timeline.
What happens if my OPT expires before the H-1B takes effect?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you receive a receipt notice, you may be eligible for a cap-gap extension that bridges your status until October 1, when the new H-1B period begins. You must remain employed by the same sponsoring employer throughout this period. An immigration attorney can help you confirm eligibility and timing.
Do employers see CFO candidates on OPT as a risk?
Some do, particularly large public companies with rigid HR policies. Growth-stage and private equity-backed firms tend to be more flexible, especially when the candidate brings irreplaceable financial expertise. The most effective approach is to address sponsorship directly and early, frame the H-1B process as straightforward for a specialty occupation role, and come in with documented credentials that reinforce your eligibility.