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Tax Manager jobs on OPT require employers to sponsor H-1B visa or provide E-3 visa or TN visa authorization after your OPT period ends. Most roles expect a CPA license or active candidacy, and STEM OPT extensions don't apply since accounting is not a STEM-designated field.
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INTRODUCTION
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!
Meijer Rewards
- Weekly pay
- Scheduling flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Paid education assistance
- Team member discount
- Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you seeking to join a thriving organization? Do you possess a fervent dedication to nurturing tomorrow's leaders? We are on the lookout for an exceptional Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager to Join Meijer to support our Northville, MI Store location.
The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager is responsible for overall team member engagement for those in span of care. You will be responsible for driving recognition, feedback and coaching, performance management, training and development, and succession planning. Direct Leads and Team Leaders, while ultimately being accountable for area operations and financials (shrink, productivity, safety, scheduling & forecasting staffing needs, and team member and customer conflict resolution). The Customer Service/Front End Dept Manager will work to identify and implement process improvements as well as serve as a steward of the Meijer culture.
A career at Meijer offers more than just a paycheck. We provide a wide range of benefits designed to support a positive work-life balance, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally:
- Get Paid Weekly
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on Start Date - Leaders Only)
- Tuition Free and Reimbursement Education Assistance (effective on Start Date)
- Child and Adult Care Assistance
- Team Member Discount
- ...and Much More!!!
What You’ll be Doing:
- Engages with team members in span of care to ensure they are receiving appropriate onboarding, training and development, and coaching and feedback to be successful in all they do.
- Identifies talent and engages in career discussions to support overall store staffing and ensure a diversified talent pipeline strategy for team member as well as leadership roles.
- Involvement in candid discussions with team members to ensure Meijer standards are upheld and team members have the ability to grow within the organization.
- Accountability for area operations and financial results by overseeing the execution of corporate plans to ensure all services and products are effectively managed in order to maximize sales and productivity ultimately owning budget line items in the P&L.
- Drives safety and compliance throughout the store in addition to overall condition management as well as responsibility for following all compliance procedures in the store.
- Ensures the Team Leaders and Leads are providing guidance and assigning daily work assignments for team members as well as any training needs.
- This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4+ years of retail/grocery or customer service experience.
- Progressive leadership experience preferred.
- A passion to provide industry leading service.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with team members in a way that provides clear and precise direction.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
- Demonstrates proactive/creative thinking and applies it to the business.
- A thorough understanding of seasonal and diverse merchandising which leads to meeting the needs of our customers/community and gaining sales and market share.
- A strong business acumen.
- An innovative attitude to help Meijer set the industry standard.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members and vendors feel valued and supported.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Tax Manager
Target CPA-required postings
Employers who require a CPA license are already accustomed to credentialing timelines. That mindset often carries over to visa sponsorship. Filter for roles that list CPA as a hard requirement, not just preferred.
Prioritize Big Four and large regional firms
Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG have established immigration programs and dedicated HR teams for sponsorship. Large regional firms like RSM and BDO often follow similar practices. Smaller boutique firms rarely have the infrastructure.
Clarify STEM OPT doesn't apply to this field
Accounting and tax are not STEM-designated fields, so no 24-month STEM extension is available. You have 12 months of OPT. Set expectations with employers clearly so they don't assume you have more runway than you do.
Highlight specialized tax experience directly
Employers sponsoring a Tax Manager want to see a clear justification for the cost. International tax, transfer pricing, or M&A tax experience makes the case. Generalist resumes are harder to sponsor when specific expertise justifies it.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces Tax Manager roles from employers with active sponsorship history. Searching there saves significant time versus reviewing general postings that rarely disclose sponsorship willingness upfront in the job description.
Tax Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Tax Manager on OPT without H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, for the duration of your OPT authorization period. Your F-1 OPT Employment Authorization Document lets you work in a role directly related to your accounting or finance degree for up to 12 months. Sponsorship only becomes necessary once OPT ends, at which point your employer would need to file for H-1B, E-3 if you're Australian, or TN if you're Canadian or Mexican.
Does a Tax Manager role qualify as directly related to my degree?
Yes, provided your degree is in accounting, finance, taxation, or a closely related field. USCIS and your Designated School Official evaluate whether the job is directly related to your major. A Tax Manager role at a public accounting firm or in a corporate tax department clearly satisfies that standard for accounting and finance graduates.
Do Tax Manager jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
No. Accounting, taxation, and finance are not classified as STEM fields under the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. You cannot apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension after your initial 12 months. This makes early conversations with your employer about H-1B or other long-term sponsorship options especially important.
How do I find Tax Manager roles where employers are open to OPT candidates?
Most general job postings don't disclose sponsorship willingness, which wastes significant application time. Migrate Mate is specifically built for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches, showing Tax Manager roles from employers who have demonstrated sponsorship history. Filtering there is a more efficient starting point than reviewing unfiltered postings.
Will not having a CPA license hurt my Tax Manager job search on OPT?
It depends on where you are in the licensure process. Many employers will consider candidates who have passed all four CPA exam sections and are pending the experience requirement. However, roles explicitly requiring an active CPA license will be competitive. Framing your exam status clearly in your resume and noting your expected licensure date helps set accurate expectations with hiring managers.