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Finance Business Partner jobs on OPT require employers to support your work authorization, whether through OPT extension as a STEM-eligible finance graduate or transition to H-1B visa sponsorship. Most roles sit inside mid-to-large companies where finance teams regularly hire international candidates with accounting, economics, or business analytics backgrounds.
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Serves as a finance business partner to the US Automation Division Manufacturing plant operations to ensure compliance with accounting, policies, procedures, requirements, and guidelines. Manages financial and accounting functions for the US Automation Manufacturing sites, ensures that accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles, and that internal policies and controls are followed. Owns the manufacturing financial planning and analysis and provides financial support for operational decision-making. This role will support five US Automation manufacturing locations.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead accounting activities for manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
- Perform monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, including general ledger ownership of the US Automation Plant P&Ls and balance sheet accounts, account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
- Prepare and analyze material usage, cost statements, profit and loss statements, manufacturing statistics, labor analysis, and sales mix analysis.
- Assist with developing and implementing internal control policy and procedures.
- Train and support manufacturing staff in a variety of areas, including policies and procedures, system functionality and inventory costing and management.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership to plan, execute, and monitor annual and cycle count inventory programs. Evaluate inventory accuracy, investigate significant variances, ensure timely resolution of discrepancies, and assess financial statement impacts.
- Coordinate with the fixed asset accountant on fixed asset accounting and capital expenditures. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies related to fixed assets and lease accounting.
- Lead decision making efforts and analysis around ERP implementations and best use practices.
Manufacturing FP& A
- Prepare annual budget and monthly forecast for manufacturing operations for the US Automation division.
- Participate in monthly financial performance reviews with the finance team representing manufacturing operations. Perform fluctuation analysis of actuals to forecast, budget and prior year.
- Lead monthly meetings with US Automation plant managers to review financial performance.
- Partner with plant leadership to analyze operational performance, including material, labor, overhead and freight productivity and cost variances.
- Provide actionable insights on manufacturing costs, inventory and working capital.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational dashboards.
- Support strategic initiatives, including footprint optimization, productivity programs and capital investments.
- Lead risk and opportunity analysis and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare ad hoc reports and work on special projects as requested.
Physical Demands
This role is primarily performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role. As part of the essential functions of this role, the individual will need to access a factory and be exposed to temperature changes. This may result in being exposed to noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes and navigate around factory machines.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Accountancy or Related Field required
- Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
- 4+ Years Experience in accounting within a manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems
- Able to use Microsoft Office Applications
Additional Requirements
- This role is primarily office-based but may require periodic access to manufacturing facilities, including exposure to standard factory conditions such as noise, temperate variation, machinery and other operational environments.
- The role will physically be located between the MiTek corporate headquarters in Chesterfield, MO and the St. Charles, MO manufacturing site. The role has flexibility and it is anticipated a split between locations with offices in both.
- 20% Plant visits (note two of the five facilities are located in St. Louis, MO)
MiTek Perks:
- Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
- Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
- Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
- Performance/Incentive bonuses
- Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
- Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
- Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime
MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.
MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.
Job Responsibilities & Requirements
Serves as a finance business partner to the US Automation Division Manufacturing plant operations to ensure compliance with accounting, policies, procedures, requirements, and guidelines. Manages financial and accounting functions for the US Automation Manufacturing sites, ensures that accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles, and that internal policies and controls are followed. Owns the manufacturing financial planning and analysis and provides financial support for operational decision-making. This role will support five US Automation manufacturing locations.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead accounting activities for manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies.
- Perform monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, including general ledger ownership of the US Automation Plant P&Ls and balance sheet accounts, account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
- Prepare and analyze material usage, cost statements, profit and loss statements, manufacturing statistics, labor analysis, and sales mix analysis.
- Assist with developing and implementing internal control policy and procedures.
- Train and support manufacturing staff in a variety of areas, including policies and procedures, system functionality and inventory costing and management.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership to plan, execute, and monitor annual and cycle count inventory programs. Evaluate inventory accuracy, investigate significant variances, ensure timely resolution of discrepancies, and assess financial statement impacts.
- Coordinate with the fixed asset accountant on fixed asset accounting and capital expenditures. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies related to fixed assets and lease accounting.
- Lead decision making efforts and analysis around ERP implementations and best use practices.
Manufacturing FP& A
- Prepare annual budget and monthly forecast for manufacturing operations for the US Automation division.
- Participate in monthly financial performance reviews with the finance team representing manufacturing operations. Perform fluctuation analysis of actuals to forecast, budget and prior year.
- Lead monthly meetings with US Automation plant managers to review financial performance.
- Partner with plant leadership to analyze operational performance, including material, labor, overhead and freight productivity and cost variances.
- Provide actionable insights on manufacturing costs, inventory and working capital.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational dashboards.
- Support strategic initiatives, including footprint optimization, productivity programs and capital investments.
- Lead risk and opportunity analysis and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare ad hoc reports and work on special projects as requested.
Physical Demands
This role is primarily performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role. As part of the essential functions of this role, the individual will need to access a factory and be exposed to temperature changes. This may result in being exposed to noise, vibration, chemicals/fumes and navigate around factory machines.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Accountancy or Related Field required
- Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis
- 4+ Years Experience in accounting within a manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems
- Able to use Microsoft Office Applications
Additional Requirements
- This role is primarily office-based but may require periodic access to manufacturing facilities, including exposure to standard factory conditions such as noise, temperate variation, machinery and other operational environments.
- The role will physically be located between the MiTek corporate headquarters in Chesterfield, MO and the St. Charles, MO manufacturing site. The role has flexibility and it is anticipated a split between locations with offices in both.
- 20% Plant visits (note two of the five facilities are located in St. Louis, MO)
MiTek Perks:
- Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
- Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
- Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
- Performance/Incentive bonuses
- Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
- Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
- Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime
MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.
MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Finance Business Partner
Target STEM OPT-eligible degree paths
Finance Business Partner roles often qualify for STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field like financial engineering, econometrics, or business analytics. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before applying to roles with short OPT timelines.
Focus on companies with established H-1B track records
Large corporations in financial services, healthcare, and tech routinely sponsor Finance Business Partners for H-1B visas. Search USCIS disclosure data to verify which employers have filed H-1B visa petitions for this specific job title in recent years.
Lead with business impact, not just finance credentials
Finance Business Partners are hired to influence decisions, not just report numbers. Quantify how your analysis drove cost savings, improved forecasting accuracy, or supported a strategic initiative to differentiate yourself from candidates with purely technical backgrounds.
Address OPT timing proactively with recruiters
Recruiters in FP&A and commercial finance expect candidates to clarify work authorization early. State your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility in the first conversation so hiring managers can confirm sponsorship capacity before investing time in interviews.
Build financial modeling and business intelligence skills
Employers hiring Finance Business Partners on OPT expect proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Tableau alongside core FP&A skills. These technical competencies reduce perceived hiring risk and strengthen your case for H-1B sponsorship after your OPT period ends.
Network within finance functions at sponsoring employers
Internal referrals significantly accelerate hiring decisions for Finance Business Partner roles. Connecting with FP&A analysts, controllers, or finance directors at companies known to sponsor visas increases your chances of reaching hiring managers before a role is publicly posted.
Finance Business Partner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Finance Business Partner on OPT?
Yes, F-1 students with OPT authorization can work as Finance Business Partners, provided the role is directly related to your degree field. Finance, accounting, economics, and business analytics degrees typically satisfy this requirement. If your degree is STEM-designated, you may also qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total OPT work authorization.
Do Finance Business Partner employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, particularly at large corporations in financial services, technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. Finance Business Partners are specialty occupation roles that qualify for H-1B sponsorship because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Mid-sized and regional employers are less predictable, so verifying H-1B filing history before accepting an offer is worth the effort. Migrate Mate lists Finance Business Partner roles filtered by sponsorship history to help you identify the right employers.
Does a Finance Business Partner role qualify as a STEM occupation for the OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. The STEM OPT extension is tied to your CIP code at graduation, not the role itself. If your degree in financial engineering, quantitative finance, or business analytics carries a STEM-designated CIP code, you can apply for the extension regardless of what the job is called. Confirm your eligibility with your designated school official before your standard OPT period ends.
What should I include in my application to signal I'm a strong Finance Business Partner candidate despite needing sponsorship?
Lead with quantifiable business impact: forecast accuracy improvements, cost reduction initiatives, or revenue analysis that supported a strategic decision. Finance Business Partners are evaluated on commercial judgment and communication skills, not just technical finance knowledge. Demonstrating that you can translate data into recommendations for non-finance stakeholders makes sponsorship concerns a secondary consideration for most hiring managers at larger employers.
Where can I find Finance Business Partner jobs that offer OPT and H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students searching for roles at employers willing to support work authorization. You can browse Finance Business Partner listings filtered by sponsorship openness, saving time you would otherwise spend manually researching each company's H-1B filing history. The platform is designed around the specific constraints OPT students face, including STEM extension timelines and cap-subject H-1B deadlines.