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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 JobsPACIFIC COAST BUILDING SERVICES, INC. IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR AN
FINANCE REPRESENTATIVE
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Hourly
LOCATION: Sacramento
WAGE SCALE: $22.00-$24.00
BENEFITS & PERKS:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Retirement plans
- Paid time off - Vacation, Sick & Holidays
- Monday- Friday Schedule
- Room for growth and be a part of an amazing team
Responsibilities:
- Reviews credit and collections processes, identifies areas of improvement, and makes recommendations for improving processes and procedures.
- Monitors legal accounts, retention accounts, bad debt accounts, returned checks and credit card charge backs.
- Runs and analyzes reports to assist in the monitoring and collection of AR.
- Assists in location collection activities.
- Assists with accounts payable functions.
- Tracks and uploads AR for newly acquired businesses.
- Maintains credit limits on contracts and open accounts.
- Various administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to filing, union benefit reporting and maintaining contractor’s license.
- Abide by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies and ensure that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
- 1-2 years finance experience preferably in construction, contracting or building materials environment (or equivalent combination in education and experience).
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents such as financial statements, technical journals, and legal documents.
- Ability to negotiate with internal and external sources.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
COMPANY:
Pacific Coast Building Services, Inc. is a group of professionals committed to providing excellent service to Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc., Spilker Pacific, LLC, Gold Label Specialties, LLC, North Bay Pacific Insulators LLC, Fireside Home Solutions, and Pacific Coast Contracting Specialties, Inc. They specialize in installation and servicing of insulation, roofing, waterproofing, fireplaces, and garage doors for large and small commercial and residential construction projects.
We are committed to promoting diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We desire priority referrals of veterans/protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (IWDs). We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. Drug free workplace and EOE/M/F/Vets/Disability.
PACIFIC COAST BUILDING SERVICES, INC. IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING RESUMES FOR AN
FINANCE REPRESENTATIVE
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Hourly
LOCATION: Sacramento
WAGE SCALE: $22.00-$24.00
BENEFITS & PERKS:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Retirement plans
- Paid time off - Vacation, Sick & Holidays
- Monday- Friday Schedule
- Room for growth and be a part of an amazing team
Responsibilities:
- Reviews credit and collections processes, identifies areas of improvement, and makes recommendations for improving processes and procedures.
- Monitors legal accounts, retention accounts, bad debt accounts, returned checks and credit card charge backs.
- Runs and analyzes reports to assist in the monitoring and collection of AR.
- Assists in location collection activities.
- Assists with accounts payable functions.
- Tracks and uploads AR for newly acquired businesses.
- Maintains credit limits on contracts and open accounts.
- Various administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to filing, union benefit reporting and maintaining contractor’s license.
- Abide by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies and ensure that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
- 1-2 years finance experience preferably in construction, contracting or building materials environment (or equivalent combination in education and experience).
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents such as financial statements, technical journals, and legal documents.
- Ability to negotiate with internal and external sources.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
COMPANY:
Pacific Coast Building Services, Inc. is a group of professionals committed to providing excellent service to Alcal Specialty Contracting, Inc., Spilker Pacific, LLC, Gold Label Specialties, LLC, North Bay Pacific Insulators LLC, Fireside Home Solutions, and Pacific Coast Contracting Specialties, Inc. They specialize in installation and servicing of insulation, roofing, waterproofing, fireplaces, and garage doors for large and small commercial and residential construction projects.
We are committed to promoting diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We desire priority referrals of veterans/protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (IWDs). We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. Drug free workplace and EOE/M/F/Vets/Disability.
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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.