Functional Consultant Jobs for OPT Students
Functional Consultant jobs are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with degrees in business, information systems, or a related technical field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, supporting H-1B sponsorship after OPT. You have up to 12 months of OPT, with a 24-month STEM extension available for eligible graduates.
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Location: Atlanta, GA 30306
Duration: 12+ Months
Duties
- Support strategic projects to successful completion, whether global or regionally oriented, by interacting with teams whose members can represent a wide range of BlackRock functional groups across regions
- Understand corporate operating procedures, identify functional gaps and work with Finance leadership to close such gaps
- Contribute domain expertise to a diverse range of projects
- Ensure key executives, platform and project partners are kept informed and engaged
- Build consensus in support of business projects through presentation of clear business use case analysis
- Deliver ongoing end-user training
Skills
- Minimum five years of combined experience in Oracle e-Business Suite Financials or Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials ERP modules with focus on business analysis, configuration, and operational process design
- Functional expertise in application configuration & design in core Oracle Fusion modules such as General Ledger (to meet USGAAP & Statutory requirements)
- Minimum three years of hands-on experience in Oracle Ledger design, configuration, and implementation for financial recording & translation/elimination/consolidation processes
- Knowledge of translation, elimination & consolidations including non-controlling interest calculations, and exposure to enterprise metadata management tools is a plus
- Exposure to Procure to Pay (P2P) and Invoice to Cash (I2C) cycle with solid grasp in Oracle Payables (AP), Oracle Cash Management (CE), Receivables (AR) and General Ledger (GL) modules, eBTax, Sub-ledger Accounting (SLA) and Accounting Hub Cloud Service (AHCS) is a plus
- Clear communicator, written and verbal, able to articulate and present strategic and tactical objectives including underlying business rationale with appropriate audience sensitivity (e.g., project team, internal functional and technical partners, senior management, etc.)
- Results driven, experienced problem solver with attention to detail
- Self-starter able to drive positive progress proactively with limited manager direction
- Sound business judgment able to accurately assess facts and circumstances, appropriate next steps and communicate same in a clear and timely manner as appropriate
Education
Bachelors in Finance or Engineering is required
Job Title: Oracle Fusion Solutions Architect
Location: Atlanta, GA 30306
Duration: 12+ Months
Duties
- Support strategic projects to successful completion, whether global or regionally oriented, by interacting with teams whose members can represent a wide range of BlackRock functional groups across regions
- Understand corporate operating procedures, identify functional gaps and work with Finance leadership to close such gaps
- Contribute domain expertise to a diverse range of projects
- Ensure key executives, platform and project partners are kept informed and engaged
- Build consensus in support of business projects through presentation of clear business use case analysis
- Deliver ongoing end-user training
Skills
- Minimum five years of combined experience in Oracle e-Business Suite Financials or Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials ERP modules with focus on business analysis, configuration, and operational process design
- Functional expertise in application configuration & design in core Oracle Fusion modules such as General Ledger (to meet USGAAP & Statutory requirements)
- Minimum three years of hands-on experience in Oracle Ledger design, configuration, and implementation for financial recording & translation/elimination/consolidation processes
- Knowledge of translation, elimination & consolidations including non-controlling interest calculations, and exposure to enterprise metadata management tools is a plus
- Exposure to Procure to Pay (P2P) and Invoice to Cash (I2C) cycle with solid grasp in Oracle Payables (AP), Oracle Cash Management (CE), Receivables (AR) and General Ledger (GL) modules, eBTax, Sub-ledger Accounting (SLA) and Accounting Hub Cloud Service (AHCS) is a plus
- Clear communicator, written and verbal, able to articulate and present strategic and tactical objectives including underlying business rationale with appropriate audience sensitivity (e.g., project team, internal functional and technical partners, senior management, etc.)
- Results driven, experienced problem solver with attention to detail
- Self-starter able to drive positive progress proactively with limited manager direction
- Sound business judgment able to accurately assess facts and circumstances, appropriate next steps and communicate same in a clear and timely manner as appropriate
Education
Bachelors in Finance or Engineering is required
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Functional Consultant
Target implementation-focused employers
Consulting firms and enterprise software vendors like SAP, Oracle, and Workday partners actively sponsor visas. These organizations hire Functional Consultants on project cycles, making H-1B sponsorship a routine part of their hiring process for international candidates.
Frame your degree as directly relevant
Functional Consultant roles require a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's. Emphasize how your information systems, business, or engineering degree maps directly to the ERP or platform specialization the employer needs. This strengthens your specialty occupation case.
Get your STEM extension paperwork ready early
If your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, file your I-983 training plan with your employer and DSO well before your 12-month OPT expires. Starting this three to four months early prevents gaps in work authorization.
Specialize in one ERP platform before applying
Employers prioritize candidates with demonstrated expertise in SAP, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or Oracle. Earning a platform certification before your job search significantly improves your chances of securing a role that leads to H-1B sponsorship.
Ask about sponsorship history, not just intent
During interviews, ask how many H-1B petitions the company filed in the past two years. Past sponsorship behavior is a stronger signal than a general statement that they are open to sponsoring, which can mean very different things at different firms.
Apply to mid-size consulting firms, not only large ones
Mid-size implementation partners often have less H-1B competition than the largest firms. They frequently need Functional Consultants with niche platform skills and are more willing to sponsor candidates who bring specialized expertise they cannot easily find domestically.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Functional Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Functional Consultant roles tied to ERP platforms, enterprise software, or business process management typically meet that standard when the job description requires a degree in information systems, business, computer science, or a related discipline. Vague job descriptions that accept any degree in any field can create problems, so the employer's LCA and job posting language matters.
Can I work as a Functional Consultant on OPT while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes, as long as your OPT authorization is valid and your employment is directly related to your degree field. If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you have cap-gap protection, you can continue working through September 30 of the fiscal year. STEM OPT extension applicants with a timely filed I-765 also receive a 180-day automatic extension of work authorization while the application is pending.
Where can I find Functional Consultant jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students looking for roles at employers willing to sponsor visas. Rather than filtering through thousands of postings with no sponsorship information, Migrate Mate surfaces Functional Consultant roles at companies with demonstrated H-1B sponsorship history, saving you significant time during a period when your work authorization timeline is tight.
Does my STEM degree qualify me for the 24-month OPT extension in a Functional Consultant role?
It depends on your degree, not your job title. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, computer science, engineering, or applied mathematics, and your Functional Consultant role is directly related to that field of study, you are eligible to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify and willing to complete the I-983 training plan. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying.
What happens to my OPT if my Functional Consultant contract ends between projects?
OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment, cumulative across your entire OPT period. STEM OPT reduces that to 150 days total but requires you to be employed for the training plan to remain valid. If your consulting project ends and you are between engagements, that gap counts toward your unemployment limit. Staying on a consulting firm's payroll rather than working as an independent contractor between projects protects your status and keeps your I-983 compliant.
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