TN Visa Fund Accountant Jobs
Fund Accountant roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA Accountant category, which covers NAV calculations, financial reporting, and fund administration. Canadian citizens get same-day CBP approval at the border; Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for bright, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals with a keen interest in learning about and accounting for complex investment transactions and structures in a dynamic, challenging and fast-paced work environment. Your success will be facilitated by the leading-edge technology infrastructure supported by well-developed procedures and controls. We offer you a challenging career in a rapidly expanding international company with a professional, yet casual, work environment.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of our State Street Alternatives operation. We are a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to alternative investment fund managers. These services are fully integrated to provide complete end-to-end solutions that span the front-, middle- and back-office requirements of institutional investors. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for
- Complete the daily processing and monitoring of fund activities
- Prepare capital call and distribution calculations; related notices to investors
- Prepare/Review periodic bank and cash reconciliations and post journal entries
- Prepare quarterly management fee calculations
- Preparation of waterfall calculations and capital account allocations
- Prepare fund trial balances and supporting workpapers
- Assist the quarter-end book closing process
- Assist in managing internal workflow to ensure internal processing and client deadlines are met
- Work with other services departments to resolve errors/issues or to reconcile discrepancies
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal clients and colleagues
- Ensure all processes are in line with the SLA and escalate if necessary
- Participate in special client or internal projects as required
- Assist in new business setup and conversions
- During the course of normal day to day operation, responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures
- Ensure standard procedures and controls are adhered to
- Initiate, propose and implement improvements to enhance efficiencies and accuracy when see fit
- Liaise with investment managers, auditors and banks
- Ongoing personal education and development by attendance of State Street training sessions
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player and collaborative
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy and organized
- Strong analytical skills and proactive approach to problem solving
- Confident, decisive, and energetic
- Strong work ethic – flexible, adaptable and ability to work within deadlines
- Can-do attitude with high energy
- Self-motivated with a passion for learning and growth
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Must have a College diploma or university degree with concentration in Accounting, Finance or Economics
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Word (knowledge of Bloomberg a plus)
- Overtime may be required
Salary Range:
$43,680 - $62,400 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Fund Accountant
Align your credentials to USMCA standards
TN visa sponsorship under the Accountant category requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura in accounting or a related field. A CPA designation alone won't satisfy the requirement if your underlying degree is in an unrelated discipline.
Target asset managers with dedicated fund ops teams
Firms running hedge funds, private equity, or mutual funds file TN letters internally and process them far faster than generalist employers learning the category for the first time. Look for roles explicitly listing fund administration or NAV reporting duties.
Confirm the employer's job description matches the Accountant category
CBP officers evaluate the TN letter against the actual duties you'll perform. If your offer letter describes general bookkeeping or data entry without specific accounting judgment, the application is at risk of a denial at the port of entry.
Ask your employer about TN letter specificity before signing
A TN support letter must state your specific fund accounting duties, your qualifying degree, your Canadian or Mexican citizenship, and the period of employment. Generic offer letters that omit these details routinely cause delays or denials.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces Fund Accountant openings at companies with recent visa filings, so you're applying where the sponsorship process is already understood and employers have experience supporting work visa candidates.
Prepare for employer verification questions during onboarding
Unlike H-1B visa, TN does not require any federal labor filings from your employer. The employer writes a support letter and you present it at the border or consulate. If HR raises questions about government filings, clarify that TN operates independently of the H-1B petition process.
Fund Accountant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Fund Accountant role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Fund Accountant positions qualify under the USMCA Accountant category when your duties involve professional accounting judgment, such as NAV calculations, financial statement preparation, or fund reconciliations. Roles that are primarily data entry or clerical in nature don't meet the standard, so your job description needs to reflect substantive accounting work.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Fund Accountant roles?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and Canadian applicants can receive same-day approval at a port of entry. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, a lottery selection, and USCIS petition adjudication. For Fund Accountants with a qualifying degree from Canada or Mexico, TN is significantly faster and more predictable than waiting for H-1B selection.
Can I switch fund accounting employers while on TN status?
Yes, but TN is employer-specific. When you change employers, your new employer must issue a fresh TN support letter and you must obtain a new TN authorization before your first day. Canadian citizens can do this at the border; Mexican citizens need to schedule a consular appointment. Starting work before the new TN is approved puts your status at risk.
Where can I find Fund Accountant jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-eligible roles. You can search Fund Accountant positions filtered by TN sponsorship, which narrows results to employers already familiar with the Accountant category and reduces time spent educating hiring teams about the visa process.
What documents do I need to present at the border as a Canadian Fund Accountant?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, your employer's TN support letter detailing your fund accounting duties and qualifications, and proof of your qualifying degree such as transcripts or a credential evaluation. A CPA certificate or membership letter strengthens the application but doesn't replace the degree requirement. Bring originals, not copies.