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Tax Director roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA Accountant category, covering senior tax leadership positions that require a CPA credential or a bachelor's degree in accounting. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border or a U.S. consulate without a lottery. Mexican citizens require a consular appointment in advance.
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Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.
Overview:
This position is Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote, with flexibility to vary.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Executive Director, Controller, is a senior finance executive responsible for the overall accuracy, timeliness, integrity and governance of all financial information across the enterprise, Hospital, Research and Foundation. Reporting to the SVP, Chief Financial Officer, this role provides executive leadership over general ledger operations, financial close, consolidated and entity-level financial reporting, internal controls, tax compliance, grant accounting, endowment accounting, and regulatory submissions. The Executive Director, Controller will serve as the PeopleSoft business owner and coordinates efforts with the Information Services department regarding data integrity of the PeopleSoft and related systems, including training, as well as coordinating the implementation of other tools to increase usefulness of the financial information.
Critically, this Controller will serve as the Finance executive co-sponsor and operational lead for the organization's enterprise ERP conversion, guiding system design decisions, driving process transformation in parallel, and ensuring the Finance function emerges from the implementation stronger, leaner, and more strategically capable. The ideal candidate brings a rare combination of deep technical accounting expertise, proven large-scale ERP leadership, and the organizational influence to align clinical, operational and financial stakeholders around a shared transformation vision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience with a significant portion in health care, hospital or integrated health system environments and/or large, complex, multi-entity accounting/operations experience.
- 7+ years in senior leadership roles overseeing large accounting teams.
- Demonstrated ownership of enterprise general ledger and consolidated financial reporting.
- Direct, hands-on leadership experience with at least one full-cycle enterprise ERP implementation in a healthcare or complex not-for-profit organization, from system selection or design through post-go-live stabilization.
- Knowledge and experience with information systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Extensive hands-on experience in re-engineering accounting processes, especially in an Oracle Fusion environment (or similar ERP).
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree (MS Accounting, MBA or MHA).
COMPENSATION:
- Pay Scale Information: CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
- Posting Range: USD $201,552.00 - USD $322,483.00
CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world. As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.
Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.
INTRODUCTION:
Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.
Overview:
This position is Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote, with flexibility to vary.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Executive Director, Controller, is a senior finance executive responsible for the overall accuracy, timeliness, integrity and governance of all financial information across the enterprise, Hospital, Research and Foundation. Reporting to the SVP, Chief Financial Officer, this role provides executive leadership over general ledger operations, financial close, consolidated and entity-level financial reporting, internal controls, tax compliance, grant accounting, endowment accounting, and regulatory submissions. The Executive Director, Controller will serve as the PeopleSoft business owner and coordinates efforts with the Information Services department regarding data integrity of the PeopleSoft and related systems, including training, as well as coordinating the implementation of other tools to increase usefulness of the financial information.
Critically, this Controller will serve as the Finance executive co-sponsor and operational lead for the organization's enterprise ERP conversion, guiding system design decisions, driving process transformation in parallel, and ensuring the Finance function emerges from the implementation stronger, leaner, and more strategically capable. The ideal candidate brings a rare combination of deep technical accounting expertise, proven large-scale ERP leadership, and the organizational influence to align clinical, operational and financial stakeholders around a shared transformation vision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience with a significant portion in health care, hospital or integrated health system environments and/or large, complex, multi-entity accounting/operations experience.
- 7+ years in senior leadership roles overseeing large accounting teams.
- Demonstrated ownership of enterprise general ledger and consolidated financial reporting.
- Direct, hands-on leadership experience with at least one full-cycle enterprise ERP implementation in a healthcare or complex not-for-profit organization, from system selection or design through post-go-live stabilization.
- Knowledge and experience with information systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Extensive hands-on experience in re-engineering accounting processes, especially in an Oracle Fusion environment (or similar ERP).
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree (MS Accounting, MBA or MHA).
COMPENSATION:
- Pay Scale Information: CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
- Posting Range: USD $201,552.00 - USD $322,483.00
CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world. As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.
Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Tax Director
Verify your CPA credential qualifies
TN visa status for Tax Directors routes through the Accountant category, which requires a CPA license or an equivalent accounting degree. A Canadian CPA designation is accepted, but confirm your provincial body's reciprocity standing before your employer files paperwork.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Search Migrate Mate for companies with recent visa filings for senior tax roles. Employers experienced with visa sponsorship understand work visa processes and are far more likely to move quickly on your offer letter and support documentation.
Get your offer letter built for TN
Your offer letter is the core TN document. It must name the Accountant TN category, describe your Tax Director duties, state your start date, and confirm the position is temporary. Employers unfamiliar with TN often miss one of these requirements on the first draft.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify Tax Director openings at employers who already sponsor TN visas. Filtering by sponsorship history saves you from applying to companies that will decline after an offer, which is a common and avoidable delay.
Address Mexican TN timelines early
Mexican citizens cannot self-petition at a port of entry and must schedule a consular interview in advance. Build at least six to eight weeks into your start date negotiation to account for appointment availability at a U.S. consulate in Mexico.
Prepare for CBP scrutiny on seniority
CBP officers sometimes question whether a Tax Director role is temporary and whether the duties map to the Accountant category. Bring your degree transcript, CPA certificate, and a detailed duty description that ties your tax work to accounting functions, not management alone.
Tax Director TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Tax Director title qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, provided the role's core duties fall under accounting or tax advisory functions. TN classification uses the Accountant category, so your offer letter must describe work that is genuinely accounting-based, such as tax planning, compliance oversight, or financial reporting. Titles that lean toward general executive management without an accounting core can face pushback from CBP or a consular officer.
How does TN compare to H-1B for a Tax Director role?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be approved at a port of entry on the same day for Canadian citizens. H-1B visa requires an April lottery, a months-long filing process, and employer-side legal costs. For Tax Director candidates who qualify under the Accountant category, TN is a faster and more predictable path to starting work in the United States.
How can I find Tax Director jobs that sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate lets you search Tax Director openings filtered by employers with recent visa filings, so you can focus on companies already experienced with work visa sponsorship. Many employers are open to TN sponsorship but don't advertise it explicitly, and filtering by employer visa sponsorship activity is the most reliable way to identify them before applying.
Can a Canadian Tax Director get TN status at the border without a lawyer?
Yes. Canadian citizens can present their offer letter, degree credential, and CPA certificate directly to a CBP officer at a port of entry or a pre-clearance airport. The officer adjudicates on the spot. There is no required attorney involvement, though having a well-drafted offer letter that correctly names the TN category and describes qualifying duties significantly reduces the chance of a secondary inspection.
What happens to my TN status if I change Tax Director roles or employers?
TN status is employer-specific, so switching companies requires a new TN filing tied to your new employer's offer letter. Canadian citizens can handle this at a port of entry or by mail through USCIS. Mexican citizens need a new consular appointment. You should not start work for the new employer until your new TN is approved, even if your current TN has time remaining.