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Tax Director roles are available to F-1 OPT students with a degree in accounting, taxation, or finance. Most positions require CPA licensure and significant experience in corporate or public tax. Your 12-month OPT window, or up to 36 months on STEM OPT, gives you time to demonstrate leadership and secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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BOSTON COLLEGE INTRODUCTION
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to Professor Ray D. Madoff, Faculty Director, the Assistant Director oversees the financial, operational, and administrative functions of the Initiative for Tax Reform and the Common Good at Boston College Law School. The Faculty Director directs the Initiative's substance and priorities; the Assistant Director administers the Initiative’s budget and gift funds, keeps the Director’s schedule, correspondence, and the Initiative’s logistics running smoothly, coordinates outside consultants and experts, tracks deliverables and timelines, and manages the Initiative’s social media and marketing presence.
This position may be structured as either part-time or full-time — both will be considered. The appointment runs through May 31, 2028, with a strong likelihood of extension based on continued funding. Some early morning, evening, or weekend work may be required. Please include a cover letter describing your interest in the role and the mission with your application.
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $61,050 to $76,300; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree required; JD degree preferred.
- 2 years of related experience in program administration, project management, finance, or executive support; higher education, law, or policy/advocacy setting preferred.
- A genuine commitment to the Initiative’s mission is essential to this role. We are seeking someone who cares deeply about building a fairer, more coherent tax system — not simply an administrator, but a colleague who is personally invested in the cause and motivated by the prospect of turning sound tax-policy ideas into real legislative change.
- Experience managing budgets, financial tracking, and reconciliations; PeopleSoft Financials experience preferred.
- Advanced-level experience with standard office software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe, online calendars, databases, mail merges).
- Strong organizational and project-management skills; extremely detail-oriented; able to manage multiple projects and complex calendaring.
- Experience managing social media and supporting marketing or communications.
- Excellent written and oral communication; skilled at composing correspondence and recording minutes.
- Self-starter who works well independently and in a small team, with sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
- Discretion and the ability to handle confidential matters; a high degree of professionalism, tact, and patience.
CLOSING STATEMENT
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Tax Director
Target employers with established tax departments
Large corporations, Big Four firms, and regional public accounting firms have structured sponsorship processes. They hire Tax Directors regularly and have immigration counsel on retainer, making OPT-to-H-1B visa transitions far more predictable than at smaller companies.
Get your CPA license before your job search
Most Tax Director roles require an active CPA. Securing licensure before applying removes a major hiring barrier and signals readiness for a senior role, which strengthens your case for sponsorship given the investment employers make in this position.
Understand your OPT timeline relative to H-1B cap dates
H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October start. If your OPT expires before October, confirm your employer can file under cap-gap provisions to keep you authorized. Raise this with HR early, not after an offer is signed.
Frame your international tax knowledge as a strategic asset
Experience with cross-border tax structures, transfer pricing, or foreign tax credits is increasingly valuable. Employers hiring for Tax Director roles at multinationals see international background as a differentiator, which can shift the sponsorship calculus in your favor.
Negotiate sponsorship terms during the offer stage
Confirm H-1B sponsorship commitment in writing before accepting. Ask specifically whether the company covers filing fees, whether they use premium processing, and what happens if you are not selected in the lottery in subsequent years.
Build relationships with tax partners at public accounting firms
Senior hires at this level often happen through professional networks, not open postings. Attending IRS Tax Forums, AICPA events, and state CPA society meetings puts you in front of decision-makers who control Tax Director hiring at sponsoring employers.
Tax Director OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an F-1 OPT student work as a Tax Director?
Yes. F-1 students authorized for OPT can work as a Tax Director, provided the role is directly related to their field of study, typically accounting, taxation, finance, or a related business discipline. Standard OPT provides 12 months of work authorization. STEM OPT can extend that to 36 months for qualifying degree holders, giving you more time to secure long-term sponsorship.
Do Tax Director employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas?
Tax Directors are classified as specialty occupation workers under H-1B rules, so sponsorship is legally straightforward for this role. Large public accounting firms and corporate tax departments at Fortune 500 companies sponsor regularly. Smaller firms are less consistent. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for Tax Director positions at employers who have sponsored visas, which removes the guesswork from your job search.
Does a Tax Director role qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If you hold a qualifying STEM degree, such as a Master of Science in Taxation or a quantitative finance degree listed on the STEM designated degree program list, and your employer meets the E-Verify requirement, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. A standard accounting or business degree does not qualify. Check your degree's CIP code against the official STEM list before assuming eligibility.
How much experience do employers expect for a Tax Director role on OPT?
Most Tax Director postings require eight to fifteen years of progressive tax experience, with at least three to five years in a leadership or senior manager capacity. An active CPA license is expected in nearly all cases. Candidates coming from Big Four or large regional firms who have managed client relationships and led tax teams are the most competitive. Entry-level OPT candidates are better positioned for Tax Manager roles first.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change employers as a Tax Director?
OPT allows you to change employers without filing a new federal application, but you must report the change to your Designated School Official within 10 days and update your record in SEVIS. The new role must still be directly related to your degree. If your new employer intends to sponsor your H-1B, they will need to file a new petition. Verify that any gap between positions does not exceed 90 days during your OPT period.