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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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Assistant Finance Director/City Treasurer role in Evansville, WI. For immediate consideration please call Jon Wright at 608-338-1052! Robert Half is looking for a dedicated Assistant Finance Director/City Treasurer to help oversee financial operations for the city, including its utilities. This role requires strong expertise in accounting with a preference for public experience, compliance with Wisconsin state laws, and the ability to manage complex accounting and reporting tasks. The ideal candidate will bring initiative, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of public sector financial practices.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and oversee the city's financial operations, including accounting and reporting for government activities and public utilities.
- Prepare and review financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Conduct month-end closing procedures, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper documentation of financial transactions.
- Develop and monitor the city’s budget and forecasting processes to support financial planning.
- Ensure compliance with Wisconsin state laws and municipal policies related to finance.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making by city leadership.
- Supervise and collaborate with accounting staff to ensure efficient operations.
- Address and resolve discrepancies in financial records and reporting.
- Support audits and ensure readiness for financial reviews.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably within the public sector.
- Proficiency in month-end close, general ledger management, and account reconciliation.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with Wisconsin state laws governing municipal finance.
- Experience with journal entries and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Background in public accounting is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative in a government setting.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
INTRODUCTION
Assistant Finance Director/City Treasurer role in Evansville, WI. For immediate consideration please call Jon Wright at 608-338-1052! Robert Half is looking for a dedicated Assistant Finance Director/City Treasurer to help oversee financial operations for the city, including its utilities. This role requires strong expertise in accounting with a preference for public experience, compliance with Wisconsin state laws, and the ability to manage complex accounting and reporting tasks. The ideal candidate will bring initiative, sound judgment, and a deep understanding of public sector financial practices.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and oversee the city's financial operations, including accounting and reporting for government activities and public utilities.
- Prepare and review financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Conduct month-end closing procedures, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure proper documentation of financial transactions.
- Develop and monitor the city’s budget and forecasting processes to support financial planning.
- Ensure compliance with Wisconsin state laws and municipal policies related to finance.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making by city leadership.
- Supervise and collaborate with accounting staff to ensure efficient operations.
- Address and resolve discrepancies in financial records and reporting.
- Support audits and ensure readiness for financial reviews.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably within the public sector.
- Proficiency in month-end close, general ledger management, and account reconciliation.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with Wisconsin state laws governing municipal finance.
- Experience with journal entries and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Background in public accounting is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative in a government setting.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
How to Get Visa 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.
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.
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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.
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