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Financial Reporting Analyst roles qualify for OPT work authorization when the position requires a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Most employers in this space actively hire OPT candidates, and the structured, compliance-driven nature of the work aligns well with H-1B visa sponsorship down the line.
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Division: Operations
This position will be posted for a minimum of five calendar days internally. All internal applicants are required to inform your current supervisor/manager prior to applying. Internal applicants are required to be in "good standing" in your current role, which is defined as a performance rating of “met all objectives” or higher. You cannot be on a current performance improvement plan or written warning for any reason and must have been in your current role for a minimum of 6 months, unless otherwise approved for an early transfer by your current leader and the People Department.
Your opportunity
This role is responsible for producing, reviewing, and enhancing reporting materials used by Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of reporting materials for Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary reviewer of reports and supporting data to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures and controls.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex reporting, data, and process issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and support internal committee meetings, including agenda development, materials preparation, and follow-up activities.
- Analyze reporting requirements and stakeholder feedback to recommend and implement report enhancements.
- Maintain, update, and improve reporting templates, processes, and documentation.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to reporting activities.
- Identify and support automation and process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve report quality.
- Conduct ad hoc reporting, research, and analysis to support business initiatives and stakeholder requests.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
What to expect when you join our firm
- Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
- Generous Holiday policies
- Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub
- Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
- Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
- Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
- Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
- Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours
Must have skills
- Strong understanding of mutual fund and ETF structures, operations, performance measures, and asset management operations.
- Demonstrated experience producing, reviewing, and validating complex reports and data-driven deliverables for board, committee, executive, or regulatory reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of information, identify key insights, and recommend solutions.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to identify inconsistencies, validate data, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, external service providers, and business partners.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and sound judgment.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Nice to have skills
- Experience with data automation, workflow tools, or business intelligence/reporting platforms, such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Microsoft Copilot.
Supervisory responsibilities
- No
Potential for growth
- Mentoring
- Leadership development programs
- Regular training
- Career development services
- Continuing education courses
Compensation information
The base salary range for this position is $90k - $105k. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will remain open until November 30, 2026.
Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.
At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com.
LI-MM1 #LI-Hybrid
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.
Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
Recruiter: Morgan Magness
People Business Partner: Tanya Temchenko
Hiring Manager: Kimberly Buono
Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
City: Denver
Division: Operations
This position will be posted for a minimum of five calendar days internally. All internal applicants are required to inform your current supervisor/manager prior to applying. Internal applicants are required to be in "good standing" in your current role, which is defined as a performance rating of “met all objectives” or higher. You cannot be on a current performance improvement plan or written warning for any reason and must have been in your current role for a minimum of 6 months, unless otherwise approved for an early transfer by your current leader and the People Department.
Your opportunity
This role is responsible for producing, reviewing, and enhancing reporting materials used by Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Lead the preparation and delivery of reporting materials for Fund Boards, committees, senior management, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as a primary reviewer of reports and supporting data to ensure accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures and controls.
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex reporting, data, and process issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and support internal committee meetings, including agenda development, materials preparation, and follow-up activities.
- Analyze reporting requirements and stakeholder feedback to recommend and implement report enhancements.
- Maintain, update, and improve reporting templates, processes, and documentation.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to reporting activities.
- Identify and support automation and process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve report quality.
- Conduct ad hoc reporting, research, and analysis to support business initiatives and stakeholder requests.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
What to expect when you join our firm
- Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
- Generous Holiday policies
- Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to Wellhub
- Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
- Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
- Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
- Unique employee events and programs including a 14er challenge
- Complimentary beverages, snacks and all employee Happy Hours
Must have skills
- Strong understanding of mutual fund and ETF structures, operations, performance measures, and asset management operations.
- Demonstrated experience producing, reviewing, and validating complex reports and data-driven deliverables for board, committee, executive, or regulatory reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of information, identify key insights, and recommend solutions.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to identify inconsistencies, validate data, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly to a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams, external service providers, and business partners.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and sound judgment.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Nice to have skills
- Experience with data automation, workflow tools, or business intelligence/reporting platforms, such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Microsoft Copilot.
Supervisory responsibilities
- No
Potential for growth
- Mentoring
- Leadership development programs
- Regular training
- Career development services
- Continuing education courses
Compensation information
The base salary range for this position is $90k - $105k. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different. This role will remain open until November 30, 2026.
Colorado law requires an estimated closing date for job postings. Please don't be discouraged from applying if you see this date has passed.
At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com.
LI-MM1 #LI-Hybrid
Annual Bonus Opportunity: Position may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus award from the profit pool. The profit pool is funded based on Company profits. Individual bonuses are determined based on Company, department, team and individual performance.
Benefits: Janus Henderson is committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards package to eligible employees that includes; competitive compensation, pension/retirement plans, and various health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
Recruiter: Morgan Magness
People Business Partner: Tanya Temchenko
Hiring Manager: Kimberly Buono
Janus Henderson Investors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
You should be willing to adhere to the provisions of our Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position.
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
Nearest Major Market: Denver
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Financial Reporting Analyst
Target employers with established OPT hiring history
Public companies, Big Four firms, and large financial institutions file LCAs regularly and have HR processes built for visa sponsorship. Smaller private firms may be willing but lack the infrastructure, which adds friction to your OPT timeline.
Frame your degree as a direct match for the role
Financial Reporting Analyst positions typically require a degree in accounting or finance. Lead with your specific major on your resume and in interviews. A clear degree-to-role match removes the most common OPT hiring hesitation before it starts.
Highlight technical skills that reduce onboarding cost
Proficiency in tools like Excel, SAP, Oracle, or Hyperion signals you can contribute quickly. Employers weighing OPT paperwork costs want confidence you will hit the ground running. Quantify your experience with these tools wherever possible.
Address OPT proactively, not defensively
Bring up your authorization status early in recruiter conversations. Explain your current OPT end date, STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and your H-1B visa timeline. Clarity builds confidence and prevents you from advancing far only to be screened out.
Pursue roles in SEC reporting, FP&A, or consolidations
These specializations sit inside large finance teams at public companies, which are among the most consistent OPT and H-1B sponsors. Niche expertise also strengthens your H-1B petition by demonstrating the role genuinely requires a specialized degree.
Get your CPA journey started during OPT
Many states allow CPA exam candidacy before you have a full license. Passing sections during your OPT period signals long-term commitment to the field and measurably improves your appeal to employers evaluating you against non-OPT candidates.
Financial Reporting Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Reporting Analyst role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. Financial Reporting Analyst positions qualify for OPT when the role requires a degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field and your degree matches. USCIS requires that the job be directly related to your major area of study, so a clear connection between your coursework and the reporting function is essential.
Do Financial Reporting Analyst employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly public companies, large financial institutions, and professional services firms. These employers file H-1B petitions regularly because financial reporting roles meet the specialty occupation standard, which requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Checking an employer's past LCA filings can help you assess their sponsorship history before applying. Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly employers so you can focus your search efficiently.
Am I eligible for the STEM OPT extension as a Financial Reporting Analyst?
It depends on your degree. If you graduated with a degree in a STEM-designated field such as financial mathematics, computational finance, statistics, or management information systems, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. A standard accounting or finance degree is generally not STEM-designated. Check the Department of Homeland Security's official STEM CIP code list against your exact program.
Can I work as a contractor or through a staffing agency as a Financial Reporting Analyst on OPT?
Yes, but with important conditions. Your OPT authorization requires that you work in a role directly related to your degree. Contract and staffing placements qualify as long as the work is genuine, the role matches your field of study, and you maintain at least 20 hours per week of paid employment. You must also report any employer changes to your DSO within 10 days.
What should I look for in a Financial Reporting Analyst job posting to assess OPT compatibility?
Look for postings that list a specific degree requirement in accounting, finance, or a related discipline rather than a general preference. Employers requiring CPA candidates or Big Four experience often have established sponsorship processes. Avoid roles with vague qualification language like 'any bachelor's degree accepted,' as these are harder to defend under OPT's degree-relatedness requirement. Browse Financial Reporting Analyst roles on Migrate Mate to find positions already vetted for OPT eligibility.