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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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SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
"The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement.
Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.
EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services.
EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.
Plays a critical role in supporting organizational performance, strategic planning, operational reporting, and data-driven decision-making. Develops and maintains dashboards, analyzes operational and performance data, prepares executive-level reports and presentations, supports strategic initiatives, and coordinates reporting processes that advance departmental and institutional priorities.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical and analytical capabilities with excellent communication, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills to help improve operational effectiveness, organizational resilience, and continuous improvement efforts across Emergency Management and related public safety functions.
As a member of the Emergency Management team, this position also supports Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities during planned events, incidents, and emergencies.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Data Analytics & Performance Reporting:
- Develops, maintains, and enhances dashboards, reporting tools, and business intelligence solutions that provide accurate, timely, and actionable information for departmental leadership and stakeholders.
- Tracks, analyzes, and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), operational metrics, and organizational performance measures to support strategic goals and operational effectiveness.
- Produces recurring and ad hoc reports, analyses, and presentations that support decision-making, operational planning, program evaluation, and leadership requests.
- Analyzes operational, financial, and performance-related data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and forecast insights that support organizational planning and continuous improvement.
Strategic Planning & Organizational Performance:
- Coordinates the tracking, reporting, and documentation of departmental strategic plans, initiatives, milestones, and performance outcomes.
- Monitors and maintains corrective action tracking processes resulting from exercises, assessments, after-action reviews, and improvement initiatives, ensuring accountability and timely completion.
- Maintains reporting and performance tracking related to training, certifications, professional development initiatives, and organizational readiness programs.
Executive Reporting & Project Coordination:
- Leads the development and coordination of departmental annual reports and other executive-level reports by collecting, analyzing, organizing, and presenting quantitative and qualitative information.
- Creates professional reports, presentations, dashboards, data visualizations, and executive communications that effectively convey complex information to a variety of audiences.
- Provides project coordination support for departmental initiatives, including project tracking, milestone monitoring, status reporting, documentation management, and risk identification.
Systems Administration & Emergency Management Support:
- Serves as the department's subject matter expert for reporting platforms and databases, providing user support, system maintenance, process improvements, and recommendations for enhanced reporting capabilities.
- Serves as a member of the Incident Management Team and provides analytical, operational, and logistical support during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations, planned events, exercises, and emergency response activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
- Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in data Analytics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, Project Management, Emergency Management, or a related field.
- Three (3) years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, strategic planning, project coordination, organizational performance, emergency management, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Analyze Information, Budget Management, Business Intelligence (BI), Cross Sector Collaboration, Dashboard Development, Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Executive Communications, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Financial Systems, Interpersonal Communication, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Organizational Improvement, Performance Measurement, Project Coordination, Relationship Management, Report Development, Report Presentations, Risk Management Information Systems, Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis, Written Communication
Grade
G12
Salary Range
$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
"The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement.
Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.
EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services.
EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.
Plays a critical role in supporting organizational performance, strategic planning, operational reporting, and data-driven decision-making. Develops and maintains dashboards, analyzes operational and performance data, prepares executive-level reports and presentations, supports strategic initiatives, and coordinates reporting processes that advance departmental and institutional priorities.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical and analytical capabilities with excellent communication, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills to help improve operational effectiveness, organizational resilience, and continuous improvement efforts across Emergency Management and related public safety functions.
As a member of the Emergency Management team, this position also supports Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities during planned events, incidents, and emergencies.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Data Analytics & Performance Reporting:
- Develops, maintains, and enhances dashboards, reporting tools, and business intelligence solutions that provide accurate, timely, and actionable information for departmental leadership and stakeholders.
- Tracks, analyzes, and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), operational metrics, and organizational performance measures to support strategic goals and operational effectiveness.
- Produces recurring and ad hoc reports, analyses, and presentations that support decision-making, operational planning, program evaluation, and leadership requests.
- Analyzes operational, financial, and performance-related data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and forecast insights that support organizational planning and continuous improvement.
Strategic Planning & Organizational Performance:
- Coordinates the tracking, reporting, and documentation of departmental strategic plans, initiatives, milestones, and performance outcomes.
- Monitors and maintains corrective action tracking processes resulting from exercises, assessments, after-action reviews, and improvement initiatives, ensuring accountability and timely completion.
- Maintains reporting and performance tracking related to training, certifications, professional development initiatives, and organizational readiness programs.
Executive Reporting & Project Coordination:
- Leads the development and coordination of departmental annual reports and other executive-level reports by collecting, analyzing, organizing, and presenting quantitative and qualitative information.
- Creates professional reports, presentations, dashboards, data visualizations, and executive communications that effectively convey complex information to a variety of audiences.
- Provides project coordination support for departmental initiatives, including project tracking, milestone monitoring, status reporting, documentation management, and risk identification.
Systems Administration & Emergency Management Support:
- Serves as the department's subject matter expert for reporting platforms and databases, providing user support, system maintenance, process improvements, and recommendations for enhanced reporting capabilities.
- Serves as a member of the Incident Management Team and provides analytical, operational, and logistical support during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations, planned events, exercises, and emergency response activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment.
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
- Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
Equipment
- Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in data Analytics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, Project Management, Emergency Management, or a related field.
- Three (3) years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, strategic planning, project coordination, organizational performance, emergency management, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Analyze Information, Budget Management, Business Intelligence (BI), Cross Sector Collaboration, Dashboard Development, Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Executive Communications, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Financial Systems, Interpersonal Communication, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Organizational Improvement, Performance Measurement, Project Coordination, Relationship Management, Report Development, Report Presentations, Risk Management Information Systems, Spreadsheet Software, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Planning, Trend Analysis, Written Communication
Grade
G12
Salary Range
$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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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.