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Financial Manager jobs on OPT are available across banking, corporate finance, and consulting, roles that typically require a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa sponsorship after OPT ends. STEM OPT extensions generally do not apply to this role unless your degree program carries a STEM designation.
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85306 Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Mon-Fri 730-430
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30
About Carolinas College of Health Sciences:
Located Online and in Charlotte, Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a public non-profit college owned by Atrium Health. Our mission is to educate, engage and empower the next generation of healthcare professionals and help our students launch their healthcare careers or advance in their current healthcare roles. The college currently offers a variety of baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs and non-degree and non-credit healthcare programs.
Job Summary
Manages the financial aid programs and processes, keeping with the service orientation of the College. Serves as the contact for employees, students, and their families with educational and informational needs regarding the financial aid process. Maintains and administers federal, state, and institutional student financial aid funds.
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field required.
- Minimum of 2 years experience required.
Essential Functions
- Provides leadership for an effective financial aid program to include developing policies and procedures, interpreting and implementing federal and state regulations and criteria, supervising the processing cycle, maintaining the net price calculator, and staying current on financial aid software.
- Awards financial aid packages, monitors changes that require packaging adjustments, and ensures that all paperwork presented to students is accurate, complete, and returned on time.
- Counsels prospects, students, and family regarding financial aid through participation in open houses, and advising on criteria for awards.
- Supervises the Federal work study program to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met and that funds are used effectively.
- Supervises the Federal Loan program including verification of loan status, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective use of funds.
- Leads and provides information for financial aid audits and creates and implements action plans for any recommendations.
- Defines employee roles, responsibilities and job descriptions. Conducts annual performance evaluations and awards merit increases.
Physical Requirements
- Work normally performed in a typical interior office environment.
- Extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, bending, and stretching; as well as frequent movement throughout the College and agency campuses.
- Visual and auditory within normal lines or corrected.
- Occasional driving to other locations.
- Travel and overnight stays associated with College business.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Department:
85306 Carolinas College of Health Sciences
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Mon-Fri 730-430
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30
About Carolinas College of Health Sciences:
Located Online and in Charlotte, Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a public non-profit college owned by Atrium Health. Our mission is to educate, engage and empower the next generation of healthcare professionals and help our students launch their healthcare careers or advance in their current healthcare roles. The college currently offers a variety of baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs and non-degree and non-credit healthcare programs.
Job Summary
Manages the financial aid programs and processes, keeping with the service orientation of the College. Serves as the contact for employees, students, and their families with educational and informational needs regarding the financial aid process. Maintains and administers federal, state, and institutional student financial aid funds.
Education, Experience and Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field required.
- Minimum of 2 years experience required.
Essential Functions
- Provides leadership for an effective financial aid program to include developing policies and procedures, interpreting and implementing federal and state regulations and criteria, supervising the processing cycle, maintaining the net price calculator, and staying current on financial aid software.
- Awards financial aid packages, monitors changes that require packaging adjustments, and ensures that all paperwork presented to students is accurate, complete, and returned on time.
- Counsels prospects, students, and family regarding financial aid through participation in open houses, and advising on criteria for awards.
- Supervises the Federal work study program to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met and that funds are used effectively.
- Supervises the Federal Loan program including verification of loan status, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective use of funds.
- Leads and provides information for financial aid audits and creates and implements action plans for any recommendations.
- Defines employee roles, responsibilities and job descriptions. Conducts annual performance evaluations and awards merit increases.
Physical Requirements
- Work normally performed in a typical interior office environment.
- Extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, bending, and stretching; as well as frequent movement throughout the College and agency campuses.
- Visual and auditory within normal lines or corrected.
- Occasional driving to other locations.
- Travel and overnight stays associated with College business.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Financial Manager
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Large financial institutions, Fortune 500 companies, and consulting firms file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Searching for Financial Manager roles at employers with a documented sponsorship track record significantly improves your odds of transitioning from OPT to long-term status.
Lead with your finance credentials upfront
Employers evaluating OPT candidates need confidence that sponsorship is worth the process. Highlighting your CPA progress, CFA candidacy, or relevant certifications early in your application signals long-term professional value beyond your immediate authorization window.
Understand your OPT end date before applying
Financial Manager hiring cycles often run three to six months. Knowing exactly when your OPT expires helps you time applications so that H-1B filing in April aligns with your authorization period and avoids gaps before October status begins.
Address sponsorship directly but confidently
Recruiters at larger firms are familiar with OPT and H-1B processes. Framing your situation as straightforward, standard sponsorship, rather than an obstacle, reduces hesitation and keeps the conversation focused on your qualifications and fit for the role.
Focus on roles with complex financial scope
Financial Manager positions overseeing budgets, forecasts, or regulatory compliance carry stronger specialty occupation arguments for H-1B petitions. Roles with broader, less specialized scope are harder to support at the visa stage, so targeting complexity strengthens your longer-term position.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsorship-open roles
Browsing general job boards surfaces many roles that exclude visa candidates. Migrate Mate is built specifically for OPT and visa-seeking candidates, so every Financial Manager listing you see there reflects employers open to sponsoring international candidates.
Financial Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Financial Manager on OPT?
Yes. Financial Manager roles qualify for OPT work authorization as long as the position is directly related to your degree field, typically finance, accounting, economics, or business. Your employment must begin before your OPT end date, and you must report the job to your DSO within 10 days of starting.
Do Financial Manager jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Only if your degree program carries a STEM designation. Finance and accounting degrees are not always STEM-classified, but degrees in quantitative finance, financial engineering, or economics may qualify depending on your school's CIP code. Check with your DSO to confirm whether your specific program is eligible before planning around a 24-month extension.
Will Financial Manager employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly large banks, asset managers, and multinational corporations with dedicated HR teams experienced in immigration. Smaller firms and regional companies sponsor less frequently. Financial Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B criteria because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, which strengthens the petition.
How do I find Financial Manager jobs open to OPT candidates?
Most general job postings do not specify visa sponsorship willingness, which wastes time for OPT students. Migrate Mate filters Financial Manager roles by employers open to sponsoring international candidates, so you can focus your applications where authorization is actually on the table rather than discovering the issue late in the process.
What happens if my OPT expires before my H-1B takes effect?
If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and it is selected in the lottery, you are covered by a cap-gap provision that extends your work authorization through September 30. If your OPT expires before April 1 and the petition is filed on time, a 60-day grace period may apply, but you cannot work during that window.