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Get Access To All JobsABS Customer Operations Senior Finance Team Lead
At ASML we ensure that our people, processes and information systems enable us to achieve growth and meet our ambitious business objectives. This role supports accounts receivable, collections with a global focus on ABS Customer Operations processes.
Job Mission
The Accounts Receivable Team Lead is responsible for end‑to‑end oversight of U.S. Accounts Receivable (AR), Invoicing, and supporting a global collections project designed to build a Collections discipline. This role ensures high‑quality customer interactions, accurate and timely invoicing, efficient payment cycles, and seamless coordination between stakeholders.
Job description
Accounts Receivable & Collections Leader:
- Acts as the end-to-end owner for US AR and Collections outcomes, accountable for results (cash, DSO, Aging, customer experience).
- Monitor and drive key performance indicators (DSO, aging, overdue trends, bad debt).
- Exercises independent judgement to guide the team in resolving invoicing, accounting, tax, or credit issues impacting customer payments. Lead escalations and coordinate cross-functionally with stakeholders.
- Drive and execute ASML Customer Operations initiatives, strategies and targets within US AR, Invoicing and Collections.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment:
- Owns end-to-end U.S. AR and Collections performance, accountable for outcomes (cash, DSO, aging, customer experience) and empowered to make independent decisions.
- Leads cross-functional and global stakeholders to resolve complex issues, translate strategy into execution, and drive sustainable process and control improvements.
- Develops team capability and judgment, embedding ownership, continuous improvement, and automation as standard ways of working.
Process Governance & Continuous Improvement:
- Implement standardized procedures and internal controls across US AR and collections.
- Partner with global stakeholders on E2E Market-to-Cash and Quote-to-Cash improvements.
- Drive automation initiatives using SAP ECC and SAP S/4 HANA, dispute management tools, RPA, portals and macros.
- Identify and remove process bottlenecks; champion first-time-right execution.
Reporting & Compliance:
- Ensure AR and customer service transactions comply with US GAAP, internal policies and local/global regulatory requirements.
- Support audits and documentation related to AR, collections and customer service transactions.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in operations, finance, or accounting
- Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in Global Enabling Services and/or Quote-to-Cash domain
- Experience supervising or managing direct reports
- Working knowledge of US applicable laws and regulations and/or internal control framework, preferably with a publicly-traded corporation
- Experience with multiple currencies
- Experience with ERP SAP, Microsoft Office products
- Affinity with new IT developments and process improvement (S4HANA, RPA, continuous monitoring, portals, etcetera)
Personal Skills
- Multi-disciplinary & multi-cultural understanding, values differences and is able to bridge between different departments and people
- Strives for continuous improvement
- Committed and flexible (going the extra mile)
- LEAN training, including a yellow, green, orange or black belt preferred
- Has a strong and enthusiastic personality with the ability to operate in a dynamic and international environment.
- Ability to plan and prioritize a variety of tasks
- Proficient verbal and written, in English
- Effective communication skills, proactiveness, sense of responsibility, customer oriented (both internal and external), stress-resistant
- Values supporting team member growth
Diversity and inclusion
ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
Other information
This position may require access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require the Company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
Inclusion and diversity
ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.
Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.
Request an Accommodation
ASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to USHR_Accommodation@asml.com to initiate the company’s reasonable accommodation process.
Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.
ABS Customer Operations Senior Finance Team Lead
At ASML we ensure that our people, processes and information systems enable us to achieve growth and meet our ambitious business objectives. This role supports accounts receivable, collections with a global focus on ABS Customer Operations processes.
Job Mission
The Accounts Receivable Team Lead is responsible for end‑to‑end oversight of U.S. Accounts Receivable (AR), Invoicing, and supporting a global collections project designed to build a Collections discipline. This role ensures high‑quality customer interactions, accurate and timely invoicing, efficient payment cycles, and seamless coordination between stakeholders.
Job description
Accounts Receivable & Collections Leader:
- Acts as the end-to-end owner for US AR and Collections outcomes, accountable for results (cash, DSO, Aging, customer experience).
- Monitor and drive key performance indicators (DSO, aging, overdue trends, bad debt).
- Exercises independent judgement to guide the team in resolving invoicing, accounting, tax, or credit issues impacting customer payments. Lead escalations and coordinate cross-functionally with stakeholders.
- Drive and execute ASML Customer Operations initiatives, strategies and targets within US AR, Invoicing and Collections.
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment:
- Owns end-to-end U.S. AR and Collections performance, accountable for outcomes (cash, DSO, aging, customer experience) and empowered to make independent decisions.
- Leads cross-functional and global stakeholders to resolve complex issues, translate strategy into execution, and drive sustainable process and control improvements.
- Develops team capability and judgment, embedding ownership, continuous improvement, and automation as standard ways of working.
Process Governance & Continuous Improvement:
- Implement standardized procedures and internal controls across US AR and collections.
- Partner with global stakeholders on E2E Market-to-Cash and Quote-to-Cash improvements.
- Drive automation initiatives using SAP ECC and SAP S/4 HANA, dispute management tools, RPA, portals and macros.
- Identify and remove process bottlenecks; champion first-time-right execution.
Reporting & Compliance:
- Ensure AR and customer service transactions comply with US GAAP, internal policies and local/global regulatory requirements.
- Support audits and documentation related to AR, collections and customer service transactions.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in operations, finance, or accounting
- Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in Global Enabling Services and/or Quote-to-Cash domain
- Experience supervising or managing direct reports
- Working knowledge of US applicable laws and regulations and/or internal control framework, preferably with a publicly-traded corporation
- Experience with multiple currencies
- Experience with ERP SAP, Microsoft Office products
- Affinity with new IT developments and process improvement (S4HANA, RPA, continuous monitoring, portals, etcetera)
Personal Skills
- Multi-disciplinary & multi-cultural understanding, values differences and is able to bridge between different departments and people
- Strives for continuous improvement
- Committed and flexible (going the extra mile)
- LEAN training, including a yellow, green, orange or black belt preferred
- Has a strong and enthusiastic personality with the ability to operate in a dynamic and international environment.
- Ability to plan and prioritize a variety of tasks
- Proficient verbal and written, in English
- Effective communication skills, proactiveness, sense of responsibility, customer oriented (both internal and external), stress-resistant
- Values supporting team member growth
Diversity and inclusion
ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
Other information
This position may require access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require the Company to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.
Inclusion and diversity
ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.
Need to know more about applying for a job at ASML? Read our frequently asked questions.
Request an Accommodation
ASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to USHR_Accommodation@asml.com to initiate the company’s reasonable accommodation process.
Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Finance Team Lead
Target employers with a history of H-1B sponsorship
Finance Team Lead roles often sit at the threshold where employers decide whether to sponsor. Focus on mid-to-large companies that have filed H-1B visa petitions for finance roles before. This signals an established sponsorship process and reduces your risk.
Frame your OPT timeline early in conversations
Bring up your OPT authorization proactively with hiring managers, not as a liability but as context. If you have a STEM OPT extension, make sure they understand you have up to 29 months, giving them time to prepare an H-1B filing.
Emphasize your leadership track record with measurable outcomes
Finance Team Lead roles require demonstrated people management and financial impact. Quantify team size, budget oversight, and process improvements you led. Employers are more willing to sponsor candidates who clearly justify the senior-level investment.
Understand which visa pathways fit this role
Finance Team Leads typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a finance or accounting degree. If you hold a CPA, CFA, or equivalent credential, lead with that. Credentials reduce employer hesitation about specialty occupation eligibility.
Identify your OPT end date before interviewing
Know exactly when your OPT expires and when you would need an H-1B petition filed. Employers need at least several months of runway to prepare sponsorship paperwork. Arriving at this conversation without dates prepared undermines your credibility.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Once you have an offer, confirm in writing that the employer intends to sponsor your H-1B. Finance Team Lead positions involve significant onboarding investment, which strengthens your leverage. Get clarity before you sign, not after your OPT is already running.
Finance Team Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Finance Team Lead on OPT?
Yes. Finance Team Lead roles qualify for OPT work authorization as long as the position is directly related to your degree field, typically finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related discipline. If your degree is in a STEM-designated program such as financial engineering or applied mathematics, you may also be eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 29 months total.
How do I find Finance Team Lead jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Finance Team Lead roles where employers are open to OPT and visa sponsorship. Rather than filtering through general job boards where sponsorship status is unclear, Migrate Mate surfaces roles specifically relevant to international students and visa holders, saving time you would otherwise spend researching each employer individually.
Does a Finance Team Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Finance Team Lead positions generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as finance, accounting, or economics. The role's combination of financial analysis, reporting oversight, and team management aligns with USCIS specialty occupation criteria. Having a relevant credential like a CFA or CPA further strengthens the specialty occupation argument when your employer files the H-1B petition.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files for H-1B?
If your OPT expires before an H-1B petition is filed, you lose work authorization and must stop working immediately. F-1 students on OPT should plan around the April H-1B filing window and confirm their employer intends to file with enough lead time. If you have a STEM OPT extension, you have more runway, but coordinating the timeline with HR well in advance is critical to avoiding a gap.
Will employers sponsor a Finance Team Lead role if I'm on OPT?
Many employers will, particularly at mid-to-large financial services firms, corporations with established legal and HR infrastructure, and companies that have sponsored finance roles before. The Finance Team Lead title carries seniority that can work in your favor because employers are more willing to absorb sponsorship costs for senior hires. Smaller firms without prior sponsorship experience are less likely to take it on at the team lead level.