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RÖDL is a leading global professional services firm that provides our clients with integrated audit, tax and business consulting solutions from its 107 wholly-owned subsidiaries in 50 countries. For more than 45 years our core practice has been serving the accounting and tax needs of primarily German-speaking and other foreign-owned companies operating in the United States. Our headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA and we have offices across the U.S. in Birmingham, AL, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, Detroit, MI, Denver, CO, Greenville, SC, Houston, TX, and Manhattan, NY. Candidates will also be considered in the Philadelphia, PA area.
Cincinnati, OH: For candidates in Cincinnati, you will be supporting our VonLehman & Company & Rödl & Partner Joint Venture.
What you will do:
- You act as the first contact for our internationally oriented middle market client base
- Work closely with German clients doing business in the USA in a variety of interesting projects
- Involved with the audit or review of annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, HGB and IFRS under international accounting standards
- Independent and self-directed management of audit teams
- Interdisciplinary cooperation with tax consultants
- Opportunities to advise our clients independently in the design and implementation of international transactions
- Unlimited training resources to continue building your knowledge
- Opportunities to think across boundaries and step into business development efforts
- Support to pass the US CPA Exam
What you need to bring:
- Successfully completed a degree in business management, economics or similar field of study
- Successfully completed the German Certified Public Accountant exam preferred
- At least 4-5 years of professional experience in assurance services
- Exceptional English speaking and writing skills
- Team player, being able to structure, organize and lead a team of professionals
- Sound knowledge of German HGB and international accounting (IFRS/ US GAAP)
- Client-oriented thinking and excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate confidence, factual reasoning and work well with others
Who we serve:
- Foreign-owned US subsidiaries, typically from German-speaking countries
- Clients in many industries mainly manufacturing, distribution & technology
Benefits:
We understand that talented individuals are drawn to companies that offer comprehensive benefits packages. Therefore, we provide a robust Benefits Plan that includes:
- 401K plan (with up to 5% salary paid employer contributions)
- Medical coverage
- Paid Dental coverage
- Employee and Dependent life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid Day of Service annually
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid time off – 25 days for all full-time employees!
- Paid holidays
- Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
- Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
- Mobile phone reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement & training
- Paid time off on days sitting for CPA Exam
- Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam
As a benefit, we will pay for the visa processing fees of qualified candidates.
Why RÖDL?
- We keep our employees current by supplying cutting-edge technology and access to learning opportunities
- We invest in the growth of our team members through regular feedback sessions
- We recharge as a team by celebrating deadlines and gathering at organized firm events
- We applaud the achievement of both career and personal milestones for individual team members on a firm-wide basis
What makes the culture at RÖDL USA unique?
Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, RÖDL USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, RÖDL employees are immersed in a diverse intercultural setting where it's common to hear colleagues or clients speaking different languages, sharing cultural traditions from their home countries, or explaining unique perspectives. Whether a team member is from the US or abroad, this inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives the Firm’s success in the international marketplace.
PAY RANGE IN BOSTON, CHICAGO, MANHATTAN & DENVER METROPOLITAN AREAS
Base Pay Range: $90,000-$150,000/yr
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
German Certified Public Accountant (Wirtschaftsprüfer)
DAS BRINGEN SIE MIT
- Ein mit überdurchschnittlichem Erfolg abgeschlossenes wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium
- Erfolgreich abgelegtes Wirtschaftsprüferexamen
- Mindestens 4-5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Bereich Wirtschaftsprüfung
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit und ein hohes Maß an Teamfähigkeit und Verantwortungsbewusstsein
- Sie sind in der Lage ein Prüfungsteam effizient und zielgerichtet zu führen und die Ausbildung der Kollegen in den Arbeitsalltag zu integrieren
- Sie bringen idealerweise auch fundierte Kenntnisse in der nationalen und internationalen Rechnungslegung (IFRS/ US GAAP) mit
- Erfahrungen bei der IT-gestützten Durchführung von Abschlussprüfungen wünschenswert
- In Gesprächen überzeugen Sie durch sicheres Auftreten, sachliche Argumentation und berücksichtigen dabei auch die Positionen anderer
DAS BIETEN WIR IHNEN
- Sie fungieren als erster Ansprechpartner (w/m/d) für unsere branchenübergreifende, mittelständische und international ausgerichtete Mandantschaft
- Die Prüfung oder prüferische Durchsicht von Jahres- und Konzernabschlüssen nach nationalen, teilweise internationalen, Rechnungslegungsvorschriften
- Die selbständige und eigenverantwortliche Leitung von Prüfungsteams
- Die interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit mit Steuerberatern aus dem Bereich Tax
- Die Möglichkeit Erfahrung im Bereich Tax zu sammeln – Möglichkeit der Betreuung des Mandanten aus einer Hand
- Die Möglichkeit aktiv in die Mandantenakquise mit eingebunden zu werden.
- Möglichkeit den US CPA abzulegen
GEHALTSSPANNE IM GROSSRAUM BOSTON CHICAGO MANHATTAN UND DENVER
Grundgehalt: $90.000-$150.000/Jahr
Die genaue Vergütung kann je nach Qualifikation, Erfahrung und Standort variieren.
Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Description
RÖDL is a leading global professional services firm that provides our clients with integrated audit, tax and business consulting solutions from its 107 wholly-owned subsidiaries in 50 countries. For more than 45 years our core practice has been serving the accounting and tax needs of primarily German-speaking and other foreign-owned companies operating in the United States. Our headquarters is located in Atlanta, GA and we have offices across the U.S. in Birmingham, AL, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, Detroit, MI, Denver, CO, Greenville, SC, Houston, TX, and Manhattan, NY. Candidates will also be considered in the Philadelphia, PA area.
Cincinnati, OH: For candidates in Cincinnati, you will be supporting our VonLehman & Company & Rödl & Partner Joint Venture.
What you will do:
- You act as the first contact for our internationally oriented middle market client base
- Work closely with German clients doing business in the USA in a variety of interesting projects
- Involved with the audit or review of annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, HGB and IFRS under international accounting standards
- Independent and self-directed management of audit teams
- Interdisciplinary cooperation with tax consultants
- Opportunities to advise our clients independently in the design and implementation of international transactions
- Unlimited training resources to continue building your knowledge
- Opportunities to think across boundaries and step into business development efforts
- Support to pass the US CPA Exam
What you need to bring:
- Successfully completed a degree in business management, economics or similar field of study
- Successfully completed the German Certified Public Accountant exam preferred
- At least 4-5 years of professional experience in assurance services
- Exceptional English speaking and writing skills
- Team player, being able to structure, organize and lead a team of professionals
- Sound knowledge of German HGB and international accounting (IFRS/ US GAAP)
- Client-oriented thinking and excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate confidence, factual reasoning and work well with others
Who we serve:
- Foreign-owned US subsidiaries, typically from German-speaking countries
- Clients in many industries mainly manufacturing, distribution & technology
Benefits:
We understand that talented individuals are drawn to companies that offer comprehensive benefits packages. Therefore, we provide a robust Benefits Plan that includes:
- 401K plan (with up to 5% salary paid employer contributions)
- Medical coverage
- Paid Dental coverage
- Employee and Dependent life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid Day of Service annually
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid time off – 25 days for all full-time employees!
- Paid holidays
- Additional paid holiday following 4/15 deadline
- Paid parking/public transportation reimbursement
- Mobile phone reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement & training
- Paid time off on days sitting for CPA Exam
- Monetary bonus for passing the US CPA exam
As a benefit, we will pay for the visa processing fees of qualified candidates.
Why RÖDL?
- We keep our employees current by supplying cutting-edge technology and access to learning opportunities
- We invest in the growth of our team members through regular feedback sessions
- We recharge as a team by celebrating deadlines and gathering at organized firm events
- We applaud the achievement of both career and personal milestones for individual team members on a firm-wide basis
What makes the culture at RÖDL USA unique?
Unlike firms that may hint at an international work environment, RÖDL USA offers a truly global workplace. Every day, RÖDL employees are immersed in a diverse intercultural setting where it's common to hear colleagues or clients speaking different languages, sharing cultural traditions from their home countries, or explaining unique perspectives. Whether a team member is from the US or abroad, this inclusive culture supports the global vision established at our worldwide headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and drives the Firm’s success in the international marketplace.
PAY RANGE IN BOSTON, CHICAGO, MANHATTAN & DENVER METROPOLITAN AREAS
Base Pay Range: $90,000-$150,000/yr
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
German Certified Public Accountant (Wirtschaftsprüfer)
DAS BRINGEN SIE MIT
- Ein mit überdurchschnittlichem Erfolg abgeschlossenes wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Studium
- Erfolgreich abgelegtes Wirtschaftsprüferexamen
- Mindestens 4-5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Bereich Wirtschaftsprüfung
- Sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit und ein hohes Maß an Teamfähigkeit und Verantwortungsbewusstsein
- Sie sind in der Lage ein Prüfungsteam effizient und zielgerichtet zu führen und die Ausbildung der Kollegen in den Arbeitsalltag zu integrieren
- Sie bringen idealerweise auch fundierte Kenntnisse in der nationalen und internationalen Rechnungslegung (IFRS/ US GAAP) mit
- Erfahrungen bei der IT-gestützten Durchführung von Abschlussprüfungen wünschenswert
- In Gesprächen überzeugen Sie durch sicheres Auftreten, sachliche Argumentation und berücksichtigen dabei auch die Positionen anderer
DAS BIETEN WIR IHNEN
- Sie fungieren als erster Ansprechpartner (w/m/d) für unsere branchenübergreifende, mittelständische und international ausgerichtete Mandantschaft
- Die Prüfung oder prüferische Durchsicht von Jahres- und Konzernabschlüssen nach nationalen, teilweise internationalen, Rechnungslegungsvorschriften
- Die selbständige und eigenverantwortliche Leitung von Prüfungsteams
- Die interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit mit Steuerberatern aus dem Bereich Tax
- Die Möglichkeit Erfahrung im Bereich Tax zu sammeln – Möglichkeit der Betreuung des Mandanten aus einer Hand
- Die Möglichkeit aktiv in die Mandantenakquise mit eingebunden zu werden.
- Möglichkeit den US CPA abzulegen
GEHALTSSPANNE IM GROSSRAUM BOSTON CHICAGO MANHATTAN UND DENVER
Grundgehalt: $90.000-$150.000/Jahr
Die genaue Vergütung kann je nach Qualifikation, Erfahrung und Standort variieren.
Rödl Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in CPA
Target firms with H-1B sponsorship history
The Big Four and regional public accounting firms have sponsored thousands of H-1B visa petitions for accountants. Prioritize employers with documented sponsorship records rather than assuming sponsorship is available after you start.
Clarify your CPA exam status early
Many employers distinguish between CPA candidates and licensed CPAs when evaluating sponsorship. Being transparent about your exam progress and expected licensure timeline removes uncertainty and signals professional commitment to the hiring team.
Understand your OPT end date before accepting offers
Standard OPT lasts 12 months. If your accounting degree is STEM-designated, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before negotiating offer terms or start dates.
Highlight niche technical skills in your application
Proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, tax software such as CCH or Thomson Reuters, and data analytics tools differentiates you in a competitive applicant pool and strengthens the specialty occupation case for your visa.
Ask about sponsorship during the offer stage, not after
Raising visa sponsorship after you have an offer gives you more leverage than asking during early screening. By then, the employer has already invested in you, making the sponsorship conversation significantly more productive.
Use your CPA license as a long-term retention argument
Obtaining your CPA license while on OPT demonstrates regulatory compliance and professional progression. Employers sponsoring you for H-1B see a licensed CPA as a lower-risk, higher-value investment worth the sponsorship cost.
CPA OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do CPA jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your accounting or finance degree was classified under a STEM-eligible CIP code, such as Management Information Systems or certain economics programs, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. A standard accounting degree under CIP 52.0301 is not STEM-designated, so confirm your CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
How do I find CPA employers who sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by OPT and visa sponsorship eligibility, making it straightforward to identify accounting employers actively open to sponsoring international candidates. Public accounting firms at the national and regional level sponsor the most frequently, but corporate tax and audit roles at large companies also produce consistent sponsorship outcomes.
Can I sit for the CPA exam while working on OPT?
Yes. Working on OPT does not restrict your ability to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination. Eligibility is determined by your educational credits and state board requirements, not your visa status. Many F-1 students complete exam sections while employed on OPT, which strengthens both their professional standing and their employer's case for H-1B sponsorship.
What happens to my OPT if I change accounting employers?
You can change employers on OPT, but the new role must be directly related to your degree and qualify as practical training. Report the employer change to your DSO within ten days so your SEVIS record stays current. There is no formal USCIS approval required for the switch, but gaps longer than 90 days in unemployment can jeopardize your OPT authorization.
Do CPA roles at small firms still qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, small and mid-size firms can sponsor H-1B petitions. The key requirement is that the role qualifies as a specialty occupation, which accounting positions generally satisfy given the degree requirement. Smaller firms may be less familiar with the process, so being prepared to explain the H-1B timeline and cost structure during negotiations can help move the conversation forward.