OPT Corporate Financial Analyst Jobs
Corporate Financial Analyst roles are among the most actively sponsored positions for F-1 OPT students, with employers regularly filing H-1B visa petitions for analysts in FP&A, corporate development, and treasury functions. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies) is enough time to demonstrate value and secure sponsorship.
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Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.
Summary
Coordinates general ledger production and financial reporting to assist management in financial and operational decision making.
Responsibilities
- Performs month-end close procedures, including the communication and coordination with internal customers, preparation, and recording of financial and statistical journal entries, completion of balance sheet reconciliations, and review of various financial reports.
- Performs special projects and duties as assigned.
- Assist with requests for audit and compliance initiatives, preparation of financial statements and footnotes, documentation of processes and internal controls, and investigations of material variances.
- Performs statistical, cost, and financial analysis of data extracted from various internal and external sources.
- Prepares reports based on findings.
Competencies
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- ACCOUNTING - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- ACCOUNTING - JOURNAL ENTRIES
- BUDGET PREPARATION
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
- RESPONDING TO CHANGE
- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
Bachelors: Accounting (Required)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Requires the ability to process and understand complex mathematical information.
Required Work Experience: Six (6) months working in accounting, finance, or a related field. Alternatively, one (1) year experience in a high-paced office setting.
Other Information: Additional Education Info: or Finance or In a job related field.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 0%
- Climbing = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 0%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 40%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 0%
- Standing = 60%
- Walking = 60%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 60%
- Seeing - Near = 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 0%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 0%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 0%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 0%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 0%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 0%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 0%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 0%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
- Potential Electric Shock = 0%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 0%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 0%
Shift
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Corporate Financial Analyst
Target companies with a STEM OPT track record
Finance and accounting degrees at many universities qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you 36 months total. Focus on employers who have sponsored analysts before, not just those with open roles.
Highlight technical financial modeling skills upfront
Employers sponsoring OPT analysts want specialists, not generalists. Lead with specific tools and frameworks: DCF modeling, variance analysis, three-statement builds, or Power BI dashboards. Generic finance experience is harder to justify for sponsorship.
Apply to large corporations and Fortune 500 companies first
Large corporations with established HR and legal teams file H-1B visa petitions routinely. Companies like JPMorgan, Amazon, and Google sponsor financial analysts every year. Smaller firms often lack the infrastructure to sponsor at all.
Bring up OPT status after demonstrating your value
Raise your work authorization status after a recruiter expresses genuine interest, not in your cover letter. Frame it factually: you have authorization to work now, with a clear path to H-1B sponsorship after 12 months.
Pursue CFA Level 1 while on OPT
Passing CFA Level 1 during your OPT period signals long-term commitment to the employer and strengthens your H-1B specialty occupation case. Finance roles with professional credentials face fewer USCIS challenges at the petition stage.
Time your job search around the H-1B lottery calendar
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Starting your search in September through November gives employers enough lead time to register you before the deadline without rushing the petition.
Corporate Financial Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Financial Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Corporate Financial Analyst roles consistently qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. USCIS approves H-1B petitions for financial analysts regularly, particularly when the role involves complex financial modeling, forecasting, or capital planning rather than routine bookkeeping tasks.
Does a finance or accounting degree qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree program. Finance and economics degrees are included on the STEM Designated Degree Program List if they fall under CIP codes such as 27.0301 (Mathematical and Computational Finance) or 52.0801 (Finance). Standard Bachelor of Commerce or BA in Finance degrees from some programs do not qualify. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
Where can I find Corporate Financial Analyst jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students and filters for employers actively open to sponsoring work visas. Searching general job boards surfaces thousands of listings with no indication of sponsorship willingness, which wastes time during a tight OPT window. Migrate Mate lets you focus your applications on employers who have already demonstrated a willingness to sponsor.
Can I work as a Corporate Financial Analyst for a foreign company's U.S. subsidiary on OPT?
Yes, as long as the employer is a legitimate U.S.-registered entity and you are paid through U.S. payroll. Working for a foreign parent company without a formal U.S. employment arrangement would violate OPT terms. Subsidiaries of multinational firms like HSBC, Siemens, or Sony are common employers for OPT analysts and can later sponsor L-1 visa or H-1B visas.
What happens to my OPT if I'm laid off from a Corporate Financial Analyst position?
You have a 90-day unemployment allowance total during standard OPT, or 150 days if you have the 24-month STEM extension. Unemployment days accumulate across the full OPT period, not just from one job loss. You must report any employment changes to your DSO within 10 days. Finding a new role quickly is critical because exceeding the unemployment cap terminates your OPT authorization.