OPT Financial Planning Analysis Fp A Jobs
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in finance. Most require a degree in finance, accounting, or economics, and the quantitative, analytical nature of the work aligns well with STEM OPT extension eligibility, giving you up to 36 months of authorized work experience.
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Company Overview
The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
Position Summary
The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst is responsible for the fiscal management of programs with third-party revenues (fee-for-service) and acts as a liaison between Finance and program operations. The FP&A Analyst is responsible for the following tasks:
- Building revenue models and budgets based on program operating assumptions
- Review, record and analyze monthly fee-for-service revenues in accounting system (FundEZ) and billing system based on billing subsystem data and reconcile balances to receivable as of month-end
- Review and ensure staff allocations are accurate in both Human Resources and Finance systems. Serve as liaison with operations when changes are needed.
- Review monthly budget comparison reports with program operations including the underlying operating drivers impacting results
- Develop forecasting models to evaluate projected results based on various leading program indicators and review findings with program operations.
- Present result of analysis to program management and executive officers
- Perform quarterly analysis of receivable balances against cash received
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. Master’s degree preferred
- Three to five years of general accounting experience
- Three years of financial planning, analysis and forecasting experience is a must
- Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with different stakeholders
- Excellent time-management skills
- Excellent/advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must
Preferred Qualifications
- Accounting experience in a non-profit environment and working knowledge of fee-for-service revenue streams is a plus (Medicaid, Medicare, and third-party insurance)
- Working knowledge of FundEZ nonprofit accounting software is a plus
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
Pay Type: Salary
Hiring Min Rate: $105,000.00 USD
Hiring Max Rate: $105,000.00 USD
Company Overview
The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a powerful community presence throughout the city. With 50 locations and 100 programs in NYC’s most under-served communities, our 1,000+ results-oriented professionals make a difference for more than 40,000 children and their families each year.
Position Summary
The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst is responsible for the fiscal management of programs with third-party revenues (fee-for-service) and acts as a liaison between Finance and program operations. The FP&A Analyst is responsible for the following tasks:
- Building revenue models and budgets based on program operating assumptions
- Review, record and analyze monthly fee-for-service revenues in accounting system (FundEZ) and billing system based on billing subsystem data and reconcile balances to receivable as of month-end
- Review and ensure staff allocations are accurate in both Human Resources and Finance systems. Serve as liaison with operations when changes are needed.
- Review monthly budget comparison reports with program operations including the underlying operating drivers impacting results
- Develop forecasting models to evaluate projected results based on various leading program indicators and review findings with program operations.
- Present result of analysis to program management and executive officers
- Perform quarterly analysis of receivable balances against cash received
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. Master’s degree preferred
- Three to five years of general accounting experience
- Three years of financial planning, analysis and forecasting experience is a must
- Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with different stakeholders
- Excellent time-management skills
- Excellent/advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must
Preferred Qualifications
- Accounting experience in a non-profit environment and working knowledge of fee-for-service revenue streams is a plus (Medicaid, Medicare, and third-party insurance)
- Working knowledge of FundEZ nonprofit accounting software is a plus
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Financial Planning Analysis Fp A
Lead with your technical skills
FP&A hiring managers care about Excel modeling, SQL, and tools like Adaptive Insights or Anaplan. Front-load these in your resume and interviews. Employers who see hard technical value are far more likely to sponsor OPT students than those hiring generalists.
Target companies with existing OPT history
Mid-size and large companies with finance teams regularly sponsor OPT students for FP&A roles. Look for employers who have filed H-1B visa petitions for finance titles in prior years. That filing history is a reliable signal they understand and accept work authorization requirements.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Finance degrees from USCIS-designated STEM programs qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. If your degree qualifies, tell employers early. Three years of authorized work time meaningfully reduces their urgency to sponsor an H-1B immediately after hire.
Pursue CFA or CPA progress strategically
Passing CFA Level 1 or starting CPA exam sections signals serious career commitment to FP&A employers. Credentials in progress strengthen your candidacy and demonstrate the long-term professional intent that makes sponsorship feel like a sound investment to hiring teams.
Frame your international background as an asset
FP&A roles at multinational companies often require cross-border financial reporting and consolidation. If you understand IFRS or have international business context from your home country, position that directly. It reframes your OPT status as relevant experience rather than an administrative complication.
Negotiate sponsorship expectations before accepting an offer
Confirm the employer's H-1B sponsorship intent before you accept any FP&A offer. Ask HR directly during the offer stage. Companies willing to sponsor will say so plainly. Ambiguous answers at that stage are a signal worth taking seriously before committing.
Financial Planning Analysis Fp A OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do FP&A jobs typically qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your finance, economics, accounting, or business analytics degree is from a USCIS-designated STEM program, you may qualify for the 24-month extension on top of your initial 12-month OPT. Check your university's DSO and the official STEM OPT degree list to confirm your program's eligibility before assuming it qualifies.
Can I work in an FP&A role while my OPT application is pending?
No. You cannot begin working until you have your EAD card in hand and your OPT start date has arrived. Apply for OPT at least 90 days before your program end date to avoid a gap. If your start date is before your EAD arrives, you cannot work even with a job offer already signed.
Are FP&A employers generally willing to sponsor OPT students for H-1B?
Many are, particularly at companies with 500 or more employees or dedicated HR infrastructure. FP&A is classified as a specialty occupation under H-1B requirements because it typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. That said, smaller companies or startups often decline to sponsor. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly FP&A employers so you can focus your search where sponsorship is realistic.
What counts as a qualifying job for OPT in FP&A?
Your FP&A role must be directly related to your degree field. A finance or business degree supports most FP&A job titles, including financial analyst, budget analyst, and planning analyst. USCIS requires that the work be commensurate with your degree level, so an analyst role is generally appropriate. Internship or junior roles that are clearly below degree level can create reporting issues with your DSO.
How should I report a new FP&A job to maintain valid OPT status?
You must report any new employer to your DSO within 10 days of starting the job. Provide the employer name, address, job title, and start date. Failure to report on time can result in a SEVIS record termination, which puts your OPT status at risk. If you change employers or take on a second FP&A role, that also requires a new report within the same 10-day window.