OPT Financial Planning And Analysis Manager Jobs
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with finance, accounting, or economics degrees. These roles typically qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B visa sponsorship, giving you a clear path beyond your 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a qualifying field.
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Hiring Min Rate: $105,000.00 USD
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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 as a Financial Planning And Analysis Manager
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visa workers in finance roles before are far more likely to do it again. Look for mid-size and large firms with dedicated finance teams, where FP&A Manager is an established headcount rather than a one-off hire.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Finance and accounting degrees on the STEM Designated Degree Program list qualify for the 24-month extension. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before accepting a role, since not all business degrees automatically qualify for the extension.
Frame your OPT timeline proactively in interviews
Tell hiring managers upfront: you have 12 months of OPT and can extend to 36 months with a STEM degree. Employers who understand the timeline are far less likely to pull an offer over work authorization concerns later in the process.
Prioritize roles with clear H-1B sponsorship language
Job postings that say 'visa sponsorship available' or 'will sponsor H-1B' signal employer familiarity with the process. FP&A Manager roles at publicly traded companies and large private firms are most likely to include this language explicitly.
Demonstrate impact through financial modeling and forecasting
Sponsorship decisions often come down to whether the employer sees you as irreplaceable. Quantify your contributions, such as variance analysis accuracy, budget cycle efficiency, or cost-saving initiatives, to make the business case for sponsoring your H-1B compelling.
Build internal allies before H-1B season
H-1B registrations open in March each year. If you join a company in late 2025, you need your manager and HR aligned on sponsorship well before then. Raise it early, document the agreement, and follow up as the registration window approaches.
Financial Planning And Analysis Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager on F-1 OPT?
Yes. FP&A Manager roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. As long as your job offer aligns with your degree and you have an active EAD, you can work in this role on standard or STEM OPT. Confirm your authorization dates with your DSO before your start date.
Does an FP&A Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If your bachelor's or master's degree is in a STEM-designated field such as finance, accounting, statistics, or applied economics, and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you can apply for the 24-month STEM extension. Check your degree's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before applying.
Do FP&A Manager roles typically come with H-1B sponsorship?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large companies with structured finance teams. FP&A Manager is a well-defined specialty occupation, which makes the H-1B petition straightforward for most employers. You can browse FP&A Manager roles that include sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for OPT-eligible and H-1B-sponsoring employers.
What happens to my OPT if I lose an FP&A Manager job?
If your employment ends before your OPT expires, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new job, transfer to a different visa status, or depart the United States. You cannot work during this period. If you're on STEM OPT, the same 60-day rule applies. Report any employment changes to your DSO immediately to keep your SEVIS record accurate.
Can I work part-time as an FP&A Manager on OPT?
Yes, OPT allows part-time work of fewer than 20 hours per week during the academic year and full-time work after graduation. However, FP&A Manager is almost always a full-time role, and part-time arrangements may raise questions about whether the position meets the specialty occupation threshold required for H-1B sponsorship down the line.