TN Visa Senior Director Of Finance Jobs
Senior Director of Finance roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA Accountant category, which covers senior financial leadership positions requiring a CPA credential or equivalent degree. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no cap; Mexican citizens face a limited annual allocation and must apply at a U.S. consulate.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 260464
Salary Range: 185,400.00 - 310,600.00
Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Purpose
Contributes to the overall success of the U.S. Legal Department with primary responsibility for a wide range of Structured Finance matters within the Global Banking and Markets division, with a particular focus on securitizations and asset-backed securities offerings, and for providing legal advice, services and counsel on issues affecting the Bank's U.S. operations.
What You’ll Do
- Provides legal support to the businesses in the Structured Finance Group, with a focus on asset-backed securitizations (ABS including RMBS, CMBS and CLOs).
- Drafts and negotiates structured finance documentation relating to the above businesses.
- Supports the development, structuring, regulatory analysis, of new products and business initiatives within the Structured Finance Group and acts as the Legal Department’s liaison with other corporate functions supporting these products and initiatives.
- Reviews and uplifts firm policies in coordination with the Compliance department relating to securitizations.
- Monitors legal and regulatory developments, evaluates impact on the Structured Finance Group and other Global Banking and Markets businesses, and coordinates and discusses as necessary with internal stakeholders.
- Serves as Legal stakeholder on working groups, managing projects and engaging with the firm’s advocacy efforts relating to regulatory issues and regulatory change.
- Advises internal stakeholders across the front office and other corporate functions in developing and implementing key strategic projects and new initiatives.
- Analyzes legal and regulatory issues and provides timely and well-researched work product to clients on legal matters affecting the Structured Finance Group.
- Supports Scotiabank’s participation in various trade associations or other public forums and assists in drafting comment letters in response to proposed regulations affecting the Structured Finance Group.
- Contributes to efficient and effective relationships with outside counsel and manages legal costs and invoices.
- Understands how Scotiabank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
- Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to developing competency in unfamiliar practice areas.
- Pursues effective adherence to Scotiabank’s Values and its Code of Conduct, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML), and conduct risk.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
What You’ll Bring
- J.D. and licensed attorney in good standing admitted or otherwise authorized to practice law in the state of New York or in the state of Texas. Position to be based either in New York, New York, Houston, Texas, or Dallas, Texas on a hybrid schedule.
- 10+ years of securitization legal experience with a law firm or financial institution.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, influencing and communication skills.
- Excellent judgement, writing skills, and presence.
- Self-starter, effective under pressure, proactive and flexible.
- Subject matter expertise of securitization processes (ABS including CMBS, RMBS, CLOs) and regulations, including securitization vehicles and regulations relating thereto.
- Comprehensive understanding of corporate, securities, creditor, finance, and bankruptcy law, including related legal and regulatory considerations.
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Interested?
If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.
What's in it for you?
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
LOCATION
Location(s): United States : New York : New York City
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Scotiabank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requisition ID: 260464
Salary Range: 185,400.00 - 310,600.00
Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
Purpose
Contributes to the overall success of the U.S. Legal Department with primary responsibility for a wide range of Structured Finance matters within the Global Banking and Markets division, with a particular focus on securitizations and asset-backed securities offerings, and for providing legal advice, services and counsel on issues affecting the Bank's U.S. operations.
What You’ll Do
- Provides legal support to the businesses in the Structured Finance Group, with a focus on asset-backed securitizations (ABS including RMBS, CMBS and CLOs).
- Drafts and negotiates structured finance documentation relating to the above businesses.
- Supports the development, structuring, regulatory analysis, of new products and business initiatives within the Structured Finance Group and acts as the Legal Department’s liaison with other corporate functions supporting these products and initiatives.
- Reviews and uplifts firm policies in coordination with the Compliance department relating to securitizations.
- Monitors legal and regulatory developments, evaluates impact on the Structured Finance Group and other Global Banking and Markets businesses, and coordinates and discusses as necessary with internal stakeholders.
- Serves as Legal stakeholder on working groups, managing projects and engaging with the firm’s advocacy efforts relating to regulatory issues and regulatory change.
- Advises internal stakeholders across the front office and other corporate functions in developing and implementing key strategic projects and new initiatives.
- Analyzes legal and regulatory issues and provides timely and well-researched work product to clients on legal matters affecting the Structured Finance Group.
- Supports Scotiabank’s participation in various trade associations or other public forums and assists in drafting comment letters in response to proposed regulations affecting the Structured Finance Group.
- Contributes to efficient and effective relationships with outside counsel and manages legal costs and invoices.
- Understands how Scotiabank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
- Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to developing competency in unfamiliar practice areas.
- Pursues effective adherence to Scotiabank’s Values and its Code of Conduct, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational, compliance, sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML), and conduct risk.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
What You’ll Bring
- J.D. and licensed attorney in good standing admitted or otherwise authorized to practice law in the state of New York or in the state of Texas. Position to be based either in New York, New York, Houston, Texas, or Dallas, Texas on a hybrid schedule.
- 10+ years of securitization legal experience with a law firm or financial institution.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, influencing and communication skills.
- Excellent judgement, writing skills, and presence.
- Self-starter, effective under pressure, proactive and flexible.
- Subject matter expertise of securitization processes (ABS including CMBS, RMBS, CLOs) and regulations, including securitization vehicles and regulations relating thereto.
- Comprehensive understanding of corporate, securities, creditor, finance, and bankruptcy law, including related legal and regulatory considerations.
- Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion.
Interested?
If your experience is closely related but doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we do encourage you to apply - you might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Scotiabank!
At Scotiabank, every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are and, embraced for their differences. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture.
What's in it for you?
Scotiabank wants you to be able to bring your best self to work – and life, every day. With a focus on holistic well-being, our many flexible benefit programs are designed to help support your unique family, financial, physical, mental, and social health needs.
LOCATION
Location(s): United States : New York : New York City
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Scotiabank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Senior Director Of Finance
Align your credentials to Accountant classification
TN visa sponsorship for this role depends on the Accountant category, not a generic finance designation. Your CPA, CGA, or CMA credential must appear clearly on your application. A mismatch between title and listed profession is the most common TN denial trigger.
Target companies with recent visa filing experience
Employers with recent visa filings have demonstrated experience navigating work visa sponsorship processes. Identify companies that have filed for H-1B visa or other visa categories for finance roles—this experience with visa sponsorship generally translates to familiarity with TN requirements. These employers typically have HR infrastructure and legal resources ready to prepare the support letter needed for TN applications, allowing for faster processing at the port of entry or consulate.
Negotiate for employer-prepared support letters
Your offer letter must describe the position in terms that map to the TN Accountant category. Ask your future employer to specify that the role requires accounting expertise, not just financial oversight. A vague letter that only references strategic leadership invites CBP scrutiny.
Understand the Mexican TN cap before you apply
Mexican citizens are subject to an annual allocation under USMCA. Apply early in the fiscal year if possible, and confirm with your employer that they are prepared to file a consular application rather than a border crossing, which is not available for Mexican nationals.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers faster
Searching broadly for finance director roles buries sponsorship-ready postings. Migrate Mate filters for employers actively offering TN visa sponsorship for senior finance positions, so you spend time on applications where the path to approval is already established.
Prepare your credential evaluation before the offer stage
If your accounting degree is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, have a credential evaluation completed before negotiations conclude. CBP officers determine equivalency at the port of entry, and an unreviewed non-U.S. degree can stall or kill an otherwise clean TN application.
Senior Director Of Finance TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Director of Finance role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but qualification depends on the job duties mapping to the TN Accountant category, not the title itself. The role must require accounting expertise as a core function, not just broad financial leadership. If the position is primarily strategic or operational with limited accounting content, CBP may not approve the TN. Your employer's support letter should explicitly describe the accounting requirements of the role.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for senior finance professionals?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry, sometimes the same day. H-1B selection is random and limited to 85,000 slots per year, with results delayed months. For Canadian Senior Directors of Finance who qualify under the Accountant category, TN is a faster and more predictable path than waiting for an H-1B lottery result.
Can I find Senior Director of Finance jobs with TN sponsorship on Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface roles where employers are prepared to support TN visa sponsorship, including senior finance positions that qualify under the Accountant category. Rather than sifting through general job listings and asking each employer individually about sponsorship, you can search a curated set of opportunities where TN eligibility is already part of the hiring conversation.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead that describes your job title, duties, required credentials, and the fact that the role qualifies under the TN Accountant category. It should also state your start date and employment terms. Canadian citizens bring this letter to the port of entry along with proof of citizenship and credential documentation. Mexican citizens need the same package for a consular interview.
What credential do I need to qualify as an Accountant under the TN category?
You need a CPA license, a CGA, a CMA, or a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in accounting. A general finance or business degree without an accounting designation may not satisfy CBP. If your credential is from a Canadian or Mexican institution, bring documentation that demonstrates equivalency to a U.S. accounting qualification. Some officers request a credential evaluation letter from an approved evaluation service at the border.