TN Visa Director Of Financial Reporting Jobs
Director of Financial Reporting roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the Accountant category, which covers professionals preparing and analyzing financial statements for U.S. employers. Canadians can secure TN status at the border or pre-clearance with no cap; Mexican nationals require consular processing. A bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
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Summary:
This professional leadership accounting position requiring an advanced skill-set and ability to lead and display extreme initiative and management oversight. This position reports to the Comptroller.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- This position will work closely with the Comptroller assuming the lead role in the technical direction in preparation of financial reports and maintain the integrity of general ledger data to enable informed decision making by management and University stakeholders.
- This position must collaborate and partner with campus academic and administrative staff to continually improve accounting processes and reporting.
- The individual will work closely with audit representatives in ensuring documentation is provided timely and appropriately.
- Lead preparer of all internal and external financial statements.
- The incumbent in this position must have the ability to independently resolve and/or develop recommendations for unprecedented, complex issues and problems, especially those that relate to general ledger entries, corrections and, journal entries.
- This position serves as a resource for others within the University in resolving unprecedented, nonstandard issues and problems related to accounting postings.
- The Director must be able to anticipate problems within the reporting area and develop recommendations for management resolution.
- This position requires in-depth knowledge and skills in financial accounting, accounting theories and principles, including generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting (GASB) with the ability to act independently in resolving operational or management issues within Financial Reporting.
- This position must have a high proficient knowledge of Banner Finance, Cash Management, and Banking for daily use and is required to develop, test, and implement system changes related to job functions.
- Responsible for oversight and timely completion of Bank Reconciliations.
- Position will be responsible to serve as the Data Steward for the Comptroller’s area, provide timeline and oversight to the month end and year end close operations.
- This position must thoroughly understand, follow, and enforce guidelines associated with internal and external governing entities.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
- Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 5-7 years of related experience is required.
- Certificate in Public Accounting or Management Accounting is preferred.
- Experience working with integrated financial software (Ellucian Banner preferred). Experience with ERP software report writer (Argos preferred).
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Extensive experience in preparing and analyzing complex financial statements.
- Knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of accounting, auditing and financial management.
- In-depth experience with ERP systems for chart of account management and report writing.
- Keen understanding of GASB rules and reporting.
- Ability to supervise professional staff.
- Well-developed skills in written and oral communication.
- Great customer services and networking skills to work with a variety of internal and external constituents.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
Description
Summary:
This professional leadership accounting position requiring an advanced skill-set and ability to lead and display extreme initiative and management oversight. This position reports to the Comptroller.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- This position will work closely with the Comptroller assuming the lead role in the technical direction in preparation of financial reports and maintain the integrity of general ledger data to enable informed decision making by management and University stakeholders.
- This position must collaborate and partner with campus academic and administrative staff to continually improve accounting processes and reporting.
- The individual will work closely with audit representatives in ensuring documentation is provided timely and appropriately.
- Lead preparer of all internal and external financial statements.
- The incumbent in this position must have the ability to independently resolve and/or develop recommendations for unprecedented, complex issues and problems, especially those that relate to general ledger entries, corrections and, journal entries.
- This position serves as a resource for others within the University in resolving unprecedented, nonstandard issues and problems related to accounting postings.
- The Director must be able to anticipate problems within the reporting area and develop recommendations for management resolution.
- This position requires in-depth knowledge and skills in financial accounting, accounting theories and principles, including generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting (GASB) with the ability to act independently in resolving operational or management issues within Financial Reporting.
- This position must have a high proficient knowledge of Banner Finance, Cash Management, and Banking for daily use and is required to develop, test, and implement system changes related to job functions.
- Responsible for oversight and timely completion of Bank Reconciliations.
- Position will be responsible to serve as the Data Steward for the Comptroller’s area, provide timeline and oversight to the month end and year end close operations.
- This position must thoroughly understand, follow, and enforce guidelines associated with internal and external governing entities.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
- Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience or a bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 5-7 years of related experience is required.
- Certificate in Public Accounting or Management Accounting is preferred.
- Experience working with integrated financial software (Ellucian Banner preferred). Experience with ERP software report writer (Argos preferred).
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Extensive experience in preparing and analyzing complex financial statements.
- Knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of accounting, auditing and financial management.
- In-depth experience with ERP systems for chart of account management and report writing.
- Keen understanding of GASB rules and reporting.
- Ability to supervise professional staff.
- Well-developed skills in written and oral communication.
- Great customer services and networking skills to work with a variety of internal and external constituents.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Director Of Financial Reporting
Align your credentials to USMCA requirements
TN sponsorship for this role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. If your CPA designation substitutes for a degree on your resume, clarify equivalency in your application package before approaching employers.
Target public companies with SEC reporting obligations
Directors of Financial Reporting at SEC-registered companies manage 10-K and 10-Q filings, making the specialty occupation argument straightforward. These employers have experience with visa sponsorship and are typically familiar with work visa requirements. For Canadians, the employer will prepare a support letter you present at the U.S. port of entry; for Mexicans, the employer coordinates the consulate application process.
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Migrate Mate filters Director of Financial Reporting roles by employers with recent visa filings, so you spend time on applications that can actually move forward rather than discovering sponsorship capacity after an offer.
Request the offer letter in TN-compliant language
Ask your employer to specify your job title as Accountant in the offer letter alongside Director of Financial Reporting, the qualifying USMCA category. Officers at the border use this letter to adjudicate your TN on the spot.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular processing timeline
Unlike Canadians who can obtain TN status at a port of entry, Mexican nationals must schedule a consular interview. Factor in wait times at your nearest U.S. consulate when negotiating a start date with your employer.
Document your technical accounting scope upfront
Bring evidence of responsibilities like ASC 842 lease accounting, consolidations, or technical accounting memos. CBP officers assess whether the role genuinely requires a specialized accounting degree, not just management oversight.
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Find Director Of Financial Reporting JobsDirector Of Financial Reporting TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Financial Reporting role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. The TN visa covers Accountants under USMCA, and Director of Financial Reporting roles typically fall within that category because they require applying generally accepted accounting principles, preparing consolidated financial statements, and interpreting complex reporting standards. Your offer letter should reflect these technical responsibilities to support the classification at the border or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be approved the same day at a port of entry. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance and selection in a randomized lottery. For a Director of Financial Reporting, TN is faster and more predictable, though it does not confer dual intent, meaning you cannot simultaneously pursue permanent residency while on TN status.
What documents does an employer need to sponsor a TN for this position?
Your employer provides a support letter on company letterhead stating your job title, the USMCA Accountant category, your start date, compensation, and a description of duties tied to specialized accounting. You supply your degree transcripts, Canadian or Mexican passport, and any professional credentials. CBP or a U.S. consulate reviews these together at adjudication.
Where can I find Director of Financial Reporting jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-eligible roles. It surfaces Director of Financial Reporting openings at employers with recent visa filings, so you can identify viable opportunities without spending weeks in application processes only to learn an employer won't support work visa sponsorship.
Can a Director of Financial Reporting on TN status change employers?
Yes, but TN status is employer-specific. If you accept a new position, your new employer must initiate a fresh TN application before you begin work there. Canadians can do this at the border; Mexican nationals return to a U.S. consulate. There is no grace period for employment changes the way there is with some other visa categories, so timing the transition carefully matters.
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