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Director of FP&A roles are accessible on OPT, but employers expect candidates who can lead financial planning cycles from day one. Most positions require STEM-adjacent business degrees, and your 12- or 24-month OPT window gives you real time to demonstrate the strategic finance leadership these roles demand.
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Thermon is a global industrial technology leader and the world's foremost provider of mission-critical heating solutions. From power generation and semiconductors to oilgas and food processing, our systems keep essential industries running safely, efficiently, and reliably.
We do not just make heaters—we deliver complete, end-to-end solutions that include design, installation, controls, and monitoring. Our people and products transfer the warmth needed to make life work.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operating in 18 countries, Thermon is built on the values of Care, Commit, and Collaborate. We are a team of innovators and problem-solvers, united by our mission and driven by a culture of ownership and impact.
About the Role
We're looking for a highly analytical and business-minded FP&A Analyst to support our growing project-based business. In this role, you'll partner closely with Project Management, Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Accounting teams to help drive profitable growth, improve forecasting accuracy, and provide meaningful insights that influence business decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining financial analysis with operational partnership. You'll gain broad exposure to project execution, revenue forecasting, profitability management, cash flow planning, and strategic decision-making while working directly with business leaders across the organization.
What You'll Do
Drive Project PerformanceProfitability
- Analyze project portfolio performance across customers, regions, project types, and execution models.
- Identify drivers of project profitability and recommend actions to improve margins and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate financial performance throughout the project lifecycle, including engineering, field services, construction activities, and subcontracted work.
- Support project reviews by comparing estimated versus actual performance and identifying lessons learned.
- Develop dashboards and KPIs that provide leadership with actionable visibility into project performance and profitability trends.
Lead ForecastingFinancial Planning
- Prepare and maintain monthly forecasts for revenue, gross profit, operating income, and cash flow.
- Partner with Project Managers and business leaders to review project performance and update forecasts.
- Analyze forecast-to-actual variances and identify key business drivers.
- Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Build financial models and scenario analyses for strategic projects and business initiatives.
Manage Backlog, RevenueProject Reporting
- Analyze project backlog, bookings, and pipeline activity to support revenue forecasting.
- Develop reporting tools that improve visibility into future revenue opportunities and execution risks.
- Partner with Accounting and Project Management teams to support revenue recognition and project reporting.
- Ensure alignment between project forecasts, project progress, and recognized revenue.
Support Margin ManagementEAC Reviews
- Monitor project costs, margins, and profitability throughout project execution.
- Identify cost overruns, scope changes, change order impacts, and emerging risks.
- Coordinate monthly Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) reviews with Project Managers.
- Help leadership proactively address projects that require corrective action or management intervention.
Improve Cash FlowRisk Visibility
- Forecast project cash receipts and expenditures.
- Analyze working capital requirements and cash generation across the project portfolio.
- Monitor billing milestones, collections, retention balances, and customer payment trends.
- Evaluate project risks and opportunities, including schedule delays, procurement challenges, productivity issues, and scope changes.
- Develop sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to support business decisions.
Deliver Business Insights
- Prepare monthly financial and operational performance reports for leadership.
- Present findings, recommendations, and trends to Finance and Operations teams.
- Drive continuous improvements in reporting processes, forecasting accuracy, and financial controls.
What We're Looking For
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or other professional certification is a plus.
Experience
- 3-7 years of experience in FP&A, Project Finance, Cost Accounting, Project Controls, or a related analytical finance role.
- Experience supporting project-based businesses such as industrial manufacturing, engineering, construction, EPC, or technical services organizations is preferred.
- Familiarity with long-term contract financial management and project forecasting.
- Knowledge of revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft AX12 and/or D365.
- Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and reporting tools.
Success in This Role
You will thrive in this position if you:
- Enjoy solving complex business problems through data and analysis.
- Are comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams and influencing decision-making.
- Can translate financial results into clear business insights.
- Have strong attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
- Are self-motivated, curious, and eager to drive continuous improvement.
Who We Are
Thermon is a global industrial technology leader and the world's foremost provider of mission-critical heating solutions. From power generation and semiconductors to oilgas and food processing, our systems keep essential industries running safely, efficiently, and reliably.
We do not just make heaters—we deliver complete, end-to-end solutions that include design, installation, controls, and monitoring. Our people and products transfer the warmth needed to make life work.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and operating in 18 countries, Thermon is built on the values of Care, Commit, and Collaborate. We are a team of innovators and problem-solvers, united by our mission and driven by a culture of ownership and impact.
About the Role
We're looking for a highly analytical and business-minded FP&A Analyst to support our growing project-based business. In this role, you'll partner closely with Project Management, Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Accounting teams to help drive profitable growth, improve forecasting accuracy, and provide meaningful insights that influence business decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining financial analysis with operational partnership. You'll gain broad exposure to project execution, revenue forecasting, profitability management, cash flow planning, and strategic decision-making while working directly with business leaders across the organization.
What You'll Do
Drive Project PerformanceProfitability
- Analyze project portfolio performance across customers, regions, project types, and execution models.
- Identify drivers of project profitability and recommend actions to improve margins and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate financial performance throughout the project lifecycle, including engineering, field services, construction activities, and subcontracted work.
- Support project reviews by comparing estimated versus actual performance and identifying lessons learned.
- Develop dashboards and KPIs that provide leadership with actionable visibility into project performance and profitability trends.
Lead ForecastingFinancial Planning
- Prepare and maintain monthly forecasts for revenue, gross profit, operating income, and cash flow.
- Partner with Project Managers and business leaders to review project performance and update forecasts.
- Analyze forecast-to-actual variances and identify key business drivers.
- Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
- Build financial models and scenario analyses for strategic projects and business initiatives.
Manage Backlog, RevenueProject Reporting
- Analyze project backlog, bookings, and pipeline activity to support revenue forecasting.
- Develop reporting tools that improve visibility into future revenue opportunities and execution risks.
- Partner with Accounting and Project Management teams to support revenue recognition and project reporting.
- Ensure alignment between project forecasts, project progress, and recognized revenue.
Support Margin ManagementEAC Reviews
- Monitor project costs, margins, and profitability throughout project execution.
- Identify cost overruns, scope changes, change order impacts, and emerging risks.
- Coordinate monthly Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) reviews with Project Managers.
- Help leadership proactively address projects that require corrective action or management intervention.
Improve Cash FlowRisk Visibility
- Forecast project cash receipts and expenditures.
- Analyze working capital requirements and cash generation across the project portfolio.
- Monitor billing milestones, collections, retention balances, and customer payment trends.
- Evaluate project risks and opportunities, including schedule delays, procurement challenges, productivity issues, and scope changes.
- Develop sensitivity analyses and scenario planning to support business decisions.
Deliver Business Insights
- Prepare monthly financial and operational performance reports for leadership.
- Present findings, recommendations, and trends to Finance and Operations teams.
- Drive continuous improvements in reporting processes, forecasting accuracy, and financial controls.
What We're Looking For
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or other professional certification is a plus.
Experience
- 3-7 years of experience in FP&A, Project Finance, Cost Accounting, Project Controls, or a related analytical finance role.
- Experience supporting project-based businesses such as industrial manufacturing, engineering, construction, EPC, or technical services organizations is preferred.
- Familiarity with long-term contract financial management and project forecasting.
- Knowledge of revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft AX12 and/or D365.
- Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence and reporting tools.
Success in This Role
You will thrive in this position if you:
- Enjoy solving complex business problems through data and analysis.
- Are comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams and influencing decision-making.
- Can translate financial results into clear business insights.
- Have strong attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
- Are self-motivated, curious, and eager to drive continuous improvement.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Director Of Fp A
Target companies with established finance leadership pipelines
Large corporations and high-growth tech firms are far more likely to sponsor FP&A directors long-term. They have dedicated HR and legal teams that understand OPT timelines and can move efficiently toward H-1B visa sponsorship when your authorization window closes.
Emphasize your OPT authorization window upfront
Hiring managers for director-level roles want clarity on timelines before investing in a lengthy process. Stating your exact OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility early removes uncertainty and signals that you understand how work authorization affects the hiring timeline.
Quantify the financial impact of your FP&A work
Directors are hired to move numbers, not manage spreadsheets. Lead every resume bullet with measurable outcomes: forecast accuracy improvements, variance reductions, or budget cycles you owned. Concrete results reduce perceived visa risk by making your contribution undeniable to hiring committees.
Pursue STEM OPT extension if your degree qualifies
A finance or business analytics degree from a STEM-designated program extends your OPT to 36 months total. That additional time significantly improves your negotiating position with employers, giving them a longer runway to file an H-1B petition before your status expires.
Position yourself for the H-1B specialty occupation threshold
Director of FP&A roles consistently qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require advanced financial modeling, strategic analysis, and typically a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, or economics. Framing your role accurately in conversations helps employers understand sponsorship is straightforward.
Build relationships with CFOs and finance leaders before applying
Director-level hires often come through internal referrals or trusted networks. Engaging CFOs and VPs of Finance through professional associations or alumni events before you apply builds credibility that overcomes visa hesitation more effectively than a cold application alone.
Director Of Fp A OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Director of FP&A on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes F-1 students to work in roles directly related to their field of study, and Director of FP&A positions qualify under finance, business, or economics degrees. Your Employment Authorization Document covers full-time employment, so you can take on a director-level role without restrictions on seniority or scope.
Do Director of FP&A employers typically sponsor visas after OPT?
Many do, particularly mid-size and large companies with structured finance teams. Director of FP&A roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require specialized financial expertise. Companies that hire at the director level generally have the legal infrastructure to support sponsorship, though willingness varies by employer and budget cycle timing.
How do I find Director of FP&A jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by visa sponsorship willingness. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer won't work with OPT candidates. Director-level finance roles on the platform are verified for sponsorship openness.
Does a STEM OPT extension apply to Director of FP&A roles?
It depends on your degree's CIP code. Finance and business analytics programs at many universities carry STEM-designated CIP codes, which qualify graduates for a 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond the initial 12 months. If your program qualifies, you'll have 36 months total to work in a Director of FP&A role while pursuing H-1B sponsorship.
What should I include in my resume to improve my chances in Director of FP&A hiring?
Focus on quantified outcomes from financial planning cycles you've led or contributed to: forecast accuracy rates, variance analysis results, budget sizes managed, and cross-functional projects you drove. At the director level, employers are evaluating strategic judgment and leadership, not just technical modeling skills. Listing your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility clearly also helps move conversations forward faster.