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Finance Administrator roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Accountant category, which requires a baccalaureate degree in accounting or a related financial field. Canadian professionals present documentation at the port of entry with no lottery wait; Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate. Employers provide a support letter to demonstrate the role's eligibility and your qualifications.
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Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.
Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research and impact helps individuals, organizations, corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.
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Join Woodwell’s Grants and Contracts Finance (GCF) team as a Grants and Contracts Finance Administrator. In this role you will have strategic growth and scalability, portfolio stewardship, compliance and regulatory lead and research lead.
Responsibilities include but not limited:
Strategic Growth & Scalability: Partner with leadership to support the Center’s strategic expansion by maintaining rigorous financial controls and scalable post-award processes
+ Set-up new grants, projects and sub-awards in accounting system
+ Review pre-award budgets and monitor post-award budgets in collaboration with Principal Investigators and scientists
+ Ensure that as our funding grows, our financial integrity and reporting capabilities grow with it
Portfolio Stewardship: Oversee the post-award financial health of an assigned researcher portfolio, ensuring fiscal alignment for a center-wide program expense base of $28M+
+ Administer kickoffs, implementation financial oversight, closeouts, and troubleshooting
+ Assist with SEFA and annual audits
+ Provide support to PIs in transition to new technologies and grant process and policies
Compliance & Regulatory Lead: Apply 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and agency-specific supplements (NASA, NSF, DOE) to complex financial transactions, ensuring our $5.5M+ federal funding remains audit-ready and compliant
Researcher Liaison: Act as a dedicated financial guide for our science Research staff and Principal Investigators. You will translate complex financial data and compliance requirements into actionable, accurate financial reports through monthly and quarterly reviews
+ Collaborate with the Sponsored Research Office (SRO) and the Foundation Relations (FR) to execute quarterly meetings with PIs
+ Review project financials monthly and flag red flags to SRO and the PIs
+ Manage and process award and project financial documents, including contracts, agreements, fee-for-service in digital filing system
Lifecycle Management: Partner with SRO to orchestrate budget revisions, modifications; and lead on project invoicing, ensuring seamless and timely closeouts
Sub-award Financial Coordination: Support SRO in the financial oversight of our $6M+ sub-award portfolio, verifying that subrecipients meet all federal regulations, and reporting requirements
* Audit Integrity: Maintain a meticulous digital filing system (Arcadia) to support annual audits, desk reviews, and internal controls safeguarding WCRC’s unmodified audit status
Must have the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience in a nonprofit research organization or academic research institution
Research Administration or Grant Accounting or Finance knowledge and understand the nuances of non-profit or research administration environments
Regulatory knowledge with demonstrated command of federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and specific agency supplements (NSF/NASA/DOE to name a few)
Analytical intuition and ability to read complex contracts to quickly extract reporting, invoicing, and compliance requirements
Advanced Excel user (Pivot Tables and V-Lookups) and have deep proficiency with financial software Sage Intacct
Adaptable and ready to master new eRA systems like InfoEd
Must be detail-oriented and proactive, manage work and thrive in forecasting to minimize deadline pressure
Extensive experience with budgeting, and financial analysis and reporting
Extensive experience collaborating with Principal Investigators, Postgraduate and research scientists
Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects while working under deadlines during peak times of the year
Work effectively as an independent problem-solver who knows when to ask the right questions
Ability to work east coast hours
Qualifications
2+ years of professional relevant experience, preferably in non-profit
Bachelors in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Work Environment:
The functions of this role are conducted indoors
Hours of Work:
This role is paid on a salary basis.
Typically, full-time employees work 40 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek. However, this is a salaried position. Therefore, the individual is expected to work as required to complete the duties of the position. This may mean weekend hours and/or hours beyond 40 per week.
Application review will be ongoing
Desired Start Date: May - June 2026
Classification and Compensation:
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, the annual salary range starting at $62,000 - $75,000 dependent on qualifications/experience. Woodwell offers a generous benefits package and work life balance.
Location:
Falmouth, Massachusetts onsite, hybrid or remote
Application Instructions:
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position and curriculum vitae as a single PDF to our career’s portal.
Woodwell Climate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Woodwell is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
Mission:
Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.
Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research and impact helps individuals, organizations, corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.
Summary
Join Woodwell’s Grants and Contracts Finance (GCF) team as a Grants and Contracts Finance Administrator. In this role you will have strategic growth and scalability, portfolio stewardship, compliance and regulatory lead and research lead.
Responsibilities include but not limited:
Strategic Growth & Scalability: Partner with leadership to support the Center’s strategic expansion by maintaining rigorous financial controls and scalable post-award processes
+ Set-up new grants, projects and sub-awards in accounting system
+ Review pre-award budgets and monitor post-award budgets in collaboration with Principal Investigators and scientists
+ Ensure that as our funding grows, our financial integrity and reporting capabilities grow with it
Portfolio Stewardship: Oversee the post-award financial health of an assigned researcher portfolio, ensuring fiscal alignment for a center-wide program expense base of $28M+
+ Administer kickoffs, implementation financial oversight, closeouts, and troubleshooting
+ Assist with SEFA and annual audits
+ Provide support to PIs in transition to new technologies and grant process and policies
Compliance & Regulatory Lead: Apply 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and agency-specific supplements (NASA, NSF, DOE) to complex financial transactions, ensuring our $5.5M+ federal funding remains audit-ready and compliant
Researcher Liaison: Act as a dedicated financial guide for our science Research staff and Principal Investigators. You will translate complex financial data and compliance requirements into actionable, accurate financial reports through monthly and quarterly reviews
+ Collaborate with the Sponsored Research Office (SRO) and the Foundation Relations (FR) to execute quarterly meetings with PIs
+ Review project financials monthly and flag red flags to SRO and the PIs
+ Manage and process award and project financial documents, including contracts, agreements, fee-for-service in digital filing system
Lifecycle Management: Partner with SRO to orchestrate budget revisions, modifications; and lead on project invoicing, ensuring seamless and timely closeouts
Sub-award Financial Coordination: Support SRO in the financial oversight of our $6M+ sub-award portfolio, verifying that subrecipients meet all federal regulations, and reporting requirements
* Audit Integrity: Maintain a meticulous digital filing system (Arcadia) to support annual audits, desk reviews, and internal controls safeguarding WCRC’s unmodified audit status
Must have the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience in a nonprofit research organization or academic research institution
Research Administration or Grant Accounting or Finance knowledge and understand the nuances of non-profit or research administration environments
Regulatory knowledge with demonstrated command of federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and specific agency supplements (NSF/NASA/DOE to name a few)
Analytical intuition and ability to read complex contracts to quickly extract reporting, invoicing, and compliance requirements
Advanced Excel user (Pivot Tables and V-Lookups) and have deep proficiency with financial software Sage Intacct
Adaptable and ready to master new eRA systems like InfoEd
Must be detail-oriented and proactive, manage work and thrive in forecasting to minimize deadline pressure
Extensive experience with budgeting, and financial analysis and reporting
Extensive experience collaborating with Principal Investigators, Postgraduate and research scientists
Must be detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects while working under deadlines during peak times of the year
Work effectively as an independent problem-solver who knows when to ask the right questions
Ability to work east coast hours
Qualifications
2+ years of professional relevant experience, preferably in non-profit
Bachelors in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Work Environment:
The functions of this role are conducted indoors
Hours of Work:
This role is paid on a salary basis.
Typically, full-time employees work 40 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek. However, this is a salaried position. Therefore, the individual is expected to work as required to complete the duties of the position. This may mean weekend hours and/or hours beyond 40 per week.
Application review will be ongoing
Desired Start Date: May - June 2026
Classification and Compensation:
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position, the annual salary range starting at $62,000 - $75,000 dependent on qualifications/experience. Woodwell offers a generous benefits package and work life balance.
Location:
Falmouth, Massachusetts onsite, hybrid or remote
Application Instructions:
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position and curriculum vitae as a single PDF to our career’s portal.
Woodwell Climate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Woodwell is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Finance Administrator
Align your credentials to the Accountant category
Finance Administrator TN approval hinges on the Accountant classification. Your degree must be in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. A general business degree without financial coursework often triggers a CBP challenge at the port of entry.
Translate Canadian credentials for U.S. employers
If your CPA designation is from CPA Canada, be ready to show its equivalence to U.S. CPA standards. Prepare a one-page credential summary mapping your Canadian designations to U.S. equivalents so hiring managers can confirm TN eligibility without guessing.
Target employers with recent visa filing experience
Focus your search on companies with recent visa filings for finance roles. This signals that their HR and legal teams already understand work visa sponsorship and won't stall your offer over unfamiliarity with visa requirements. Employers experienced with sponsoring work visas are typically more comfortable with the TN process, which requires an employer support letter and presentation at a U.S. port of entry for Canadian applicants or consulate application for Mexican applicants.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN-sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Finance Administrator roles at employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas. Filtering by visa type helps you focus on companies actively engaged in visa sponsorship processes, increasing your chances of finding roles where employers understand the TN visa requirements and professional category qualifications.
Negotiate a detailed offer letter before your port of entry
CBP officers reviewing TN applications at the border rely heavily on the offer letter. Make sure yours specifies your job title as 'Finance Administrator,' states the Accountant TN category, confirms full-time employment, and lists your start date and work location.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular timeline differences
Unlike Canadians, Mexican professionals cannot self-petition at the border and must schedule a consulate appointment. Build at least four to six weeks of lead time into your start date to account for visa interview scheduling and administrative processing.
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Find Finance Administrator JobsFinance Administrator TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Finance Administrator role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Finance Administrator positions qualify under the TN Accountant category, provided the role involves professional accounting or financial management functions and you hold a baccalaureate degree in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. CBP evaluates both the job duties and your academic credentials at the time of entry, so the offer letter and degree documentation need to align precisely with the Accountant classification.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Finance Administrator jobs?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian professionals, so you can start working as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, lottery selection, and USCIS adjudication that can take six months or longer. For Finance Administrator roles, TN is a faster path if your degree and job duties clearly fit the Accountant category.
Where can I find Finance Administrator jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN sponsorship. You can filter by job title and visa type to surface employers with a documented history of sponsoring USMCA professionals, which cuts out companies whose job postings say 'sponsorship available' but have no actual TN filing experience.
What documents do I need to support a Finance Administrator TN application?
You need a detailed employer offer letter identifying the TN Accountant category, evidence of your qualifying degree such as official transcripts or a credential evaluation, and proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship. If your degree is from a Canadian institution, a credential evaluation is rarely needed, but employers sometimes request one if your university is unfamiliar to their immigration counsel.
Can a Finance Administrator on TN status switch employers?
Yes, but you must obtain a new TN approval before or at the time you start with the new employer. TN status is employer-specific, so your current approval does not carry over. Canadian professionals can apply at a port of entry with a new offer letter, while Mexican nationals need to schedule a new consulate appointment. There is no grace period for TN holders between employment.
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