Hospitality E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in California
E-3 visa sponsorship jobs in California's hospitality industry are concentrated in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where major hotel groups such as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt operate large full-service properties. Roles in hotel management, food and beverage, and guest services are among the most common E-3 qualifying positions in the state.
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Overview
The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for providing consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel by supplying management with guidance and training. He/she is also responsible for focusing on the profitability of the business, maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring acceptable levels on internal control, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and safeguarding owners/investors assets.
Responsibilities
- Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements for the property: cash flow statements, management of receivables, payables, cash balances, control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds.
- Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Highgate Hotels established guidelines. Monitors and controls Hotel’s cash flow and operating forecast.
- Creates annual budgets and monthly variance analysis. Investigates and critiques variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
- Ensure hotels’ compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Provide assistance to management in enforcing compliance on all these items.
- Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotels’ financial objectives.
- Complies with Standard Accounting policies and procedures and internal controls for finance and accounting operations.
- Timely reviews and approval of all balance sheet accounts, including monthly bank reconciliation and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Establish and continually audit all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records.
- Successful completion of all internal and external financial audits, including coordination of work with CPA firms and delivering information requested by auditors on a timely basis.
- Hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling and discipline.
- Maintain compliance with Highgate Hotels’ standards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the hotel.
- Directs or prepares all financial reports in accordance with Highgate Hotels’ requirements, meeting various due dates and deadlines.
- Report responsibility - Weekly: A/R & A/P Aging, Flash Reports, Payroll Reports, Revenue Updates.
- Report responsibility - Monthly: Financial Statements, Forecasting Key Statistics Report, Cash Flow.
- Report responsibility - Annual: Budgets, 5-Year Plans, 5-Year Capital Plans.
- Timely interacts with Executive Committee members to assure that property operations are on track and under control at all times.
- Monitor hotels’ compliance in meeting required report deadlines and due dates and react accordingly.
- Monitor the accurate production of the hotel daily operating report.
- Executes other special projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- At least 6 years of related progressive experience in hotel Accounting or related field; or a 4-year college degree with an Accounting/ Finance concentration and a minimum of 2 years of related progressive experience; or a 2-year college degree and a minimum of 4 years of related progressive experience.
- Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing and in the operation of all hotel-specific systems.
- Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
- Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
- Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
- Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Location:
Hotel Caza (formerly Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf) recently completed an expansive renovation – this family-friendly boutique-style hotel embodies the spirit of California and provides plenty of fun, warmth and authentic experiences. Centrally located in historic Fisherman’s Wharf, Hotel Caza is just steps away from the waterfront, Pier 39 and Lombard Street. The property provides easy access to Embarcadero and North Beach’s acclaimed dining and entertainment.
Compensation Type: Yearly
Overview
The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for providing consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel by supplying management with guidance and training. He/she is also responsible for focusing on the profitability of the business, maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring acceptable levels on internal control, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and safeguarding owners/investors assets.
Responsibilities
- Effectively manage and communicate cash flow related issues. This includes the accurate and timely preparation of monthly financial statements for the property: cash flow statements, management of receivables, payables, cash balances, control mechanisms and timely deposits of all funds.
- Monitor hotel revenues and expenses and ensure the accurate recording in accordance with Highgate Hotels established guidelines. Monitors and controls Hotel’s cash flow and operating forecast.
- Creates annual budgets and monthly variance analysis. Investigates and critiques variances to budget or to prior year and offer practical improvement methodologies to management.
- Ensure hotels’ compliance on all regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts, legal agreements, and the proper execution of all operational taxes. Provide assistance to management in enforcing compliance on all these items.
- Analyze financial data and operations in order to assist and advise management in maintaining the hotels’ financial objectives.
- Complies with Standard Accounting policies and procedures and internal controls for finance and accounting operations.
- Timely reviews and approval of all balance sheet accounts, including monthly bank reconciliation and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Establish and continually audit all internal financial controls including purchasing, cash handling, disbursements, inventories, hotel assets, master keys, payroll, and employee records.
- Successful completion of all internal and external financial audits, including coordination of work with CPA firms and delivering information requested by auditors on a timely basis.
- Hire, train, supervise and develop staff, including coaching, counseling and discipline.
- Maintain compliance with Highgate Hotels’ standards and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the hotel.
- Directs or prepares all financial reports in accordance with Highgate Hotels’ requirements, meeting various due dates and deadlines.
- Report responsibility - Weekly: A/R & A/P Aging, Flash Reports, Payroll Reports, Revenue Updates.
- Report responsibility - Monthly: Financial Statements, Forecasting Key Statistics Report, Cash Flow.
- Report responsibility - Annual: Budgets, 5-Year Plans, 5-Year Capital Plans.
- Timely interacts with Executive Committee members to assure that property operations are on track and under control at all times.
- Monitor hotels’ compliance in meeting required report deadlines and due dates and react accordingly.
- Monitor the accurate production of the hotel daily operating report.
- Executes other special projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- At least 6 years of related progressive experience in hotel Accounting or related field; or a 4-year college degree with an Accounting/ Finance concentration and a minimum of 2 years of related progressive experience; or a 2-year college degree and a minimum of 4 years of related progressive experience.
- Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing and in the operation of all hotel-specific systems.
- Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
- Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
- Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.
- Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
- Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
- Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
- Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Location:
Hotel Caza (formerly Holiday Inn Fisherman's Wharf) recently completed an expansive renovation – this family-friendly boutique-style hotel embodies the spirit of California and provides plenty of fun, warmth and authentic experiences. Centrally located in historic Fisherman’s Wharf, Hotel Caza is just steps away from the waterfront, Pier 39 and Lombard Street. The property provides easy access to Embarcadero and North Beach’s acclaimed dining and entertainment.
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Which hospitality companies sponsor E-3 visas in California?
Large hotel operators with a significant California presence, including Marriott International, Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Four Seasons, have a history of sponsoring work visas for qualified professionals. Independent luxury resorts and hospitality management companies operating in markets like Napa Valley, Palm Springs, and Los Angeles also file E-3 visa applications, particularly for management-track and specialized food and beverage roles.
Which cities in California have the most hospitality E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles and San Francisco generate the highest volume of hospitality E-3 opportunities, driven by their dense concentration of full-service hotels, convention properties, and luxury resorts. San Diego is also active, particularly in resort and meeting hotel operations. Smaller but notable markets include Napa Valley for food and beverage management roles and Palm Springs for resort operations during peak season.
What types of hospitality roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. In hospitality, roles such as hotel general manager, revenue manager, food and beverage director, event services manager, and front office manager typically meet this standard. Line-level or hourly service positions generally do not qualify, as they lack the degree requirement.
How do I find hospitality E-3 sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate lists hospitality jobs in California where employers are open to E-3 visa sponsorship, making it easier to filter opportunities relevant to Australian professionals. Rather than reviewing thousands of general job postings, you can search specifically within the hospitality category and filter by California locations. Targeting roles at full-service and luxury hotel groups in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego tends to yield the most E-3-eligible positions.
Are there any California-specific considerations for E-3 hospitality sponsorship?
California's strict labor laws, including its wage requirements, directly affect the Labor Condition Application process, since the employer must certify that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the role in the specific metro area. Prevailing wages in San Francisco and Los Angeles are among the highest in the country for management-level hospitality roles, which can influence which positions employers are willing to sponsor. The state's year-round tourism demand does support consistent hiring activity.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 hospitality jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.