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Financial Director jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor H-1B or offer cap-exempt alternatives, since your OPT work authorization is temporary. Most roles are with large corporations, private equity-backed firms, or multinationals with established immigration programs. STEM OPT extensions don't typically apply to this title.
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Full time
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Facility:
213 S Jefferson St - Roanoke
Requisition Number:
R159027 Director, Financial Services - Research and Development (Open)
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
The Sponsored Research Finance Manager manages the financial control processes of our clinical research portfolio throughout the lifecycle for awarded or received clinical trials and sponsored projects to ensure compliance with provisions, regulations, standards, timelines, and reporting requirements.
- Monitors the management and disbursement of funds and programs for compliance with the terms of clinical trial agreement or sponsored project.
- Prepares and submits financial reporting and performs accounting tasks related to managing external funds received. Tracks and reconciles account budgets and expenses.
- Submits any additional information or documentation required by the sponsor.
- Follows accounting best practices and complies with legal regulations.
What We Require:
Education: Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Experience: 1-year supervisory experience.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: N/A
Life Support: N/A
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Recruiter:
RHONDA JOHNSON
Recruiter Email:
rejohnson@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies
Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
Employment Status:
Full time
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Facility:
213 S Jefferson St - Roanoke
Requisition Number:
R159027 Director, Financial Services - Research and Development (Open)
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
The Sponsored Research Finance Manager manages the financial control processes of our clinical research portfolio throughout the lifecycle for awarded or received clinical trials and sponsored projects to ensure compliance with provisions, regulations, standards, timelines, and reporting requirements.
- Monitors the management and disbursement of funds and programs for compliance with the terms of clinical trial agreement or sponsored project.
- Prepares and submits financial reporting and performs accounting tasks related to managing external funds received. Tracks and reconciles account budgets and expenses.
- Submits any additional information or documentation required by the sponsor.
- Follows accounting best practices and complies with legal regulations.
What We Require:
Education: Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Experience: 1-year supervisory experience.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: N/A
Life Support: N/A
This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Recruiter:
RHONDA JOHNSON
Recruiter Email:
rejohnson@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies
Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Financial Director
Target companies with active immigration programs
Large corporations and multinationals file H-1B petitions regularly and have legal infrastructure to support them. Look for employers with a track record of sponsoring senior finance roles, not just entry-level positions. Past H-1B filings are public record.
Lead with your financial credentials, not your visa status
CPA designation, CFA charter, or an MBA from a recognized program signals senior-level readiness. Employers considering a Financial Director hire are evaluating strategic impact first. Your visa situation is secondary to demonstrating you can lead a finance function.
Know your OPT timeline before applying
Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. If your degree is STEM-eligible, a 24-month extension may apply depending on your specific field. Confirm your end date with your DSO before negotiating offer timelines with employers.
Address sponsorship directly in senior-level conversations
At the Financial Director level, hiring decisions involve executives and legal teams. Raising the H-1B conversation early avoids wasted time on both sides. Frame it as a straightforward process your employer's immigration counsel handles, not a complication.
Prioritize private equity and venture-backed portfolio companies
Growth-stage companies promoted rapidly from within and often need senior finance leadership quickly. They may be more flexible on sponsorship than established multinationals. A CFO hire pipeline frequently includes Financial Director roles as an immediate step.
Quantify the value you bring to the finance function
Employers weighing sponsorship costs against candidate value need a clear business case. Document specific outcomes: audits you led, reporting structures you built, or capital raises you supported. Concrete results justify the investment in your sponsorship process.
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Can I work as a Financial Director on OPT?
Yes. OPT authorizes full-time employment in a role directly related to your field of study, and a Financial Director position typically qualifies under finance, accounting, or business degrees. Your employer doesn't need to file anything with USCIS during your OPT period, but they will need to sponsor an H-1B or alternative visa before your OPT authorization expires.
Does a Financial Director role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as financial engineering, applied mathematics, or management information systems, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. A standard finance or accounting degree typically does not qualify. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before assuming the extension is available.
Will employers sponsor a Financial Director on OPT for an H-1B?
Senior finance roles do receive H-1B sponsorship, particularly at large corporations, financial services firms, and multinationals with established legal programs. The Financial Director title clearly meets the specialty occupation standard given the degree requirement in finance or a related field. Employers at this hiring level generally have immigration counsel on retainer, making the process more straightforward than at smaller companies.
How do I find Financial Director jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters roles by sponsorship willingness, so you're not applying blind to employers who won't engage on work authorization. Financial Director roles on Migrate Mate are sourced from companies with demonstrated histories of sponsoring international candidates in senior finance positions.
What happens to my OPT if I'm between Financial Director roles?
OPT allows a cumulative 90 days of unemployment, reduced to 60 days if you're on a STEM extension. If you leave one Financial Director position and haven't secured another, that clock starts immediately. Gap periods at the senior level can run longer than entry-level searches, so tracking your unemployment days carefully and communicating with your DSO during any transition is important.
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