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IT Team Lead roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's Computer Systems Analyst category, provided your duties center on systems oversight and technical direction rather than pure management. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap concerns. Mexican citizens face a separate allocation and must obtain a visa stamp before entry.
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The Lead IT Systems Analyst – Finance & Accounting drives the strategic optimization and evolution of our financial systems ecosystem. This includes M3 ERP, Hyperion, Financial, EDI, Esker, and other integrated fiscal applications. This role blends deep functional and analytical expertise with strategic leadership, impacting financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and company growth.
How You Will Help
- Production Support Leadership & Project Delivery:
- Serve as the primary IT Finance resource for cross-functional projects, ensuring financial system requirements are prioritized and delivered according to business needs.
- Lead and oversee production support activities for all financial issues or applications, serving as the primary point of contact for complex functional issues, and relay technical requirements to the appropriate development teams.
- Manage the finance-related ticket queue, ensuring timely resolution of production defects while maintaining strict adherence to change management and audit protocols.
- Strategic System Optimization & Enhancement:
- Partner with Finance and Accounting leadership to identify and implement strategic process improvements, enhancing reporting accuracy and month-end efficiency.
- Lead the design and development of IT solutions for financial restructuring initiatives, aligning with business objectives and ensuring seamless data integrity.
- Architect and drive the definition of complex business requirements, translating them into scalable M3 ERP configurations. Oversee comprehensive testing for robust end-to-end fiscal functionality.
- Champion the optimization and strategic integration of Hyperion and other financial reporting platforms, defining roadmaps and ensuring architectural alignment.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
- Cultivate strong relationships with business stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions and ensuring technology initiatives align with corporate financial goals.
- Proactively engage stakeholders on all defined projects, facilitating effective communication and resolving complex audit or compliance issues.
- Manage strategic partnerships with third-party vendors (e.g., Oracle/Hyperion, Banking interfaces, EDI VANs, Esker) ensuring solutions meet strategic objectives.
- Continuous Improvement & Mentorship:
- Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives across the finance landscape, embracing Lean/Kaizen principles to identify process enhancements in AP/AR and General Ledger.
- Serve as the primary IT Finance participant in business process improvement events, leveraging deep process understanding to design optimized automated solutions.
- Drive the planning, implementation, and optimization of financial solutions to ensure seamless electronic data exchange for invoicing and payments.
- System Integrity & Governance:
- Lead complex problem-solving and root cause analysis for critical financial system issues, maximizing uptime and ensuring data reconciliation.
- Develop and implement robust documentation for system architecture, configurations, and internal controls (SOX/Audit) to ensure sustainability.
- Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of new system implementations and financial data migration activities.
- Scope, Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Collaborates with ASC business units and third-party support teams.
- On-site support required in Romeoville and Oak Brook, IL.
- Occasional travel for implementations and initiatives.
- Evening and weekend work may be required (particularly during month-end or year-end close).
- Involvement in the full software development lifecycle, including user acceptance testing.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
What You Will Bring
- 8+ years progressive IT systems analysis experience, with 5+ years of Functional ERP (Infor M3 experience not required) and Finance/Accounting functions.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Hyperion and strategic integration with ERP systems.
- Experience collaborating with executive leadership on strategic initiatives like organizational change and financial process re-engineering.
- Experience with M&A activities, particularly in financial system integration and data migration.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to diagnose complex fiscal issues and implement robust solutions.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading the entire business analysis lifecycle (requirements, design, testing, deployment).
- Strong business acumen, translating technical concepts into financial value and aligning IT solutions with strategic objectives.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, aligning diverse groups and driving consensus.
- Exceptional coordination and program management skills for complex, cross-departmental projects.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD annually.
- The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this role. ASC Engineered Solutions’ philosophy on compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.
About ASC Engineered Solutions
Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence.
The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision-engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers’ success.
ASC Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Description
The Lead IT Systems Analyst – Finance & Accounting drives the strategic optimization and evolution of our financial systems ecosystem. This includes M3 ERP, Hyperion, Financial, EDI, Esker, and other integrated fiscal applications. This role blends deep functional and analytical expertise with strategic leadership, impacting financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and company growth.
How You Will Help
- Production Support Leadership & Project Delivery:
- Serve as the primary IT Finance resource for cross-functional projects, ensuring financial system requirements are prioritized and delivered according to business needs.
- Lead and oversee production support activities for all financial issues or applications, serving as the primary point of contact for complex functional issues, and relay technical requirements to the appropriate development teams.
- Manage the finance-related ticket queue, ensuring timely resolution of production defects while maintaining strict adherence to change management and audit protocols.
- Strategic System Optimization & Enhancement:
- Partner with Finance and Accounting leadership to identify and implement strategic process improvements, enhancing reporting accuracy and month-end efficiency.
- Lead the design and development of IT solutions for financial restructuring initiatives, aligning with business objectives and ensuring seamless data integrity.
- Architect and drive the definition of complex business requirements, translating them into scalable M3 ERP configurations. Oversee comprehensive testing for robust end-to-end fiscal functionality.
- Champion the optimization and strategic integration of Hyperion and other financial reporting platforms, defining roadmaps and ensuring architectural alignment.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
- Cultivate strong relationships with business stakeholders, influencing strategic decisions and ensuring technology initiatives align with corporate financial goals.
- Proactively engage stakeholders on all defined projects, facilitating effective communication and resolving complex audit or compliance issues.
- Manage strategic partnerships with third-party vendors (e.g., Oracle/Hyperion, Banking interfaces, EDI VANs, Esker) ensuring solutions meet strategic objectives.
- Continuous Improvement & Mentorship:
- Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives across the finance landscape, embracing Lean/Kaizen principles to identify process enhancements in AP/AR and General Ledger.
- Serve as the primary IT Finance participant in business process improvement events, leveraging deep process understanding to design optimized automated solutions.
- Drive the planning, implementation, and optimization of financial solutions to ensure seamless electronic data exchange for invoicing and payments.
- System Integrity & Governance:
- Lead complex problem-solving and root cause analysis for critical financial system issues, maximizing uptime and ensuring data reconciliation.
- Develop and implement robust documentation for system architecture, configurations, and internal controls (SOX/Audit) to ensure sustainability.
- Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of new system implementations and financial data migration activities.
- Scope, Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Collaborates with ASC business units and third-party support teams.
- On-site support required in Romeoville and Oak Brook, IL.
- Occasional travel for implementations and initiatives.
- Evening and weekend work may be required (particularly during month-end or year-end close).
- Involvement in the full software development lifecycle, including user acceptance testing.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
What You Will Bring
- 8+ years progressive IT systems analysis experience, with 5+ years of Functional ERP (Infor M3 experience not required) and Finance/Accounting functions.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Hyperion and strategic integration with ERP systems.
- Experience collaborating with executive leadership on strategic initiatives like organizational change and financial process re-engineering.
- Experience with M&A activities, particularly in financial system integration and data migration.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to diagnose complex fiscal issues and implement robust solutions.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading the entire business analysis lifecycle (requirements, design, testing, deployment).
- Strong business acumen, translating technical concepts into financial value and aligning IT solutions with strategic objectives.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, aligning diverse groups and driving consensus.
- Exceptional coordination and program management skills for complex, cross-departmental projects.
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD annually.
- The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this role. ASC Engineered Solutions’ philosophy on compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.
About ASC Engineered Solutions
Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence.
The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision-engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers’ success.
ASC Engineered Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in IT Team Lead
Align your resume to TN-qualifying duties
IT Team Lead is not a USMCA-listed title, so your resume must emphasize Computer Systems Analyst functions: requirements analysis, systems design, and technical oversight. Positions framed around headcount management alone will not qualify.
Request a TN-specific offer letter
Ask your employer to describe your role using USMCA-recognized language. The letter must specify Computer Systems Analyst duties, your Canadian or Mexican citizenship, and the intended employment period. Generic offer letters are the leading cause of CBP pushback.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Companies experienced with visa sponsorship already understand the documentation requirements and have internal HR processes in place. Use Migrate Mate to filter IT Team Lead roles by employers with recent visa filings, which indicates they're familiar with work visa sponsorship procedures.
Verify your degree matches the occupational field
TN visa requires a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to Computer Systems Analyst work. A degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering typically qualifies. A business administration degree alone, even with IT experience, raises adjudication risk.
Understand the port-of-entry process for Canadians
Canadian citizens apply for TN admission directly at a land border or airport CBP port. Bring your offer letter, degree transcripts, and credentials in a single organized package. CBP officers do not have time to review documents you have to search for.
Prepare for Mexican TN consular scheduling timelines
Mexican citizens must schedule a nonimmigrant visa interview at a U.S. consulate before traveling. Appointment availability varies significantly by post and season, so factor two to eight weeks into your start-date negotiations with your employer.
IT Team Lead TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does IT Team Lead qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Not under that exact title. TN visas follow a fixed USMCA occupational list, and IT Team Lead is not on it. Your employer must document that your role functions as a Computer Systems Analyst, meaning the primary duties involve analyzing, designing, and overseeing technical systems rather than managing staff or budgets. CBP evaluates the actual duties, not the job title.
How does TN compare to H-1B for IT Team Lead positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be approved at the border or consulate in days rather than months. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship through USCIS, is subject to an annual lottery with selection rates under 30 percent, and involves a lengthy petition process. For Canadian and Mexican IT Team Leads, TN is faster and more predictable, provided your duties fit the Computer Systems Analyst category.
Can I switch IT Team Lead employers on a TN visa?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to the specific employer named in your approval. When you change employers, you need a new TN authorization before or at the time you start the new role. Canadian citizens can obtain a new TN at a port of entry with the new offer letter. Mexican citizens must return to a consulate for a new visa stamp.
Where can I find IT Team Lead jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards do not filter by visa type, which makes identifying TN-willing employers time-consuming. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals and lets you search IT Team Lead roles by employers with recent visa filings and sponsorship experience, so you spend less time screening out companies that won't support your visa status.
What documentation do I need for a TN IT Team Lead application?
You need a detailed employer offer letter describing your Computer Systems Analyst duties, your academic credentials showing a relevant bachelor's degree, and proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship. If your degree is from outside North America, a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator strengthens your application. Canadians present these at CBP; Mexican citizens submit them as part of the consular visa interview.