Restaurant Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Wisconsin
Restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where hospitality groups like Bartolotta Restaurants and large hotel chains operate multiple dining concepts. Wisconsin's tourism economy and Big Ten university presence in Madison sustain year-round demand for skilled kitchen and front-of-house talent willing to sponsor qualified international workers.
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CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
ABOUT THE ROLE
CLA is looking to hire a Controller with Retail industry experience, to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Wisconsin. Our CAAS team helps our clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help them with their workforce needs.
As a Controller, you will:
- Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service
- Take on the role of consultant and advisor to your clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements
- Mentor the staff and seniors within your team and assist in designing customized back-office solutions for clients
- Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations
- Prepare management reporting packages to assist management teams and Boards with understanding their financial results
- Become an industry professional and attend industry-leading events and trainings
- Maintain knowledge of the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Experience: 6 years relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required.
- Public accounting experience preferred but not required.
- Relevant work experience involving restaurant franchises is HIGHLY preferred!
- Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems.
- Travel: This position requires working primarily in-office, with frequent local travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.
OUR PERKS
- Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Mental health coverage
- Quarterly Wellness stipend
- Fertility benefits
- Complete list of benefits here
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Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
INTRODUCTION
CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.
CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
ABOUT THE ROLE
CLA is looking to hire a Controller with Retail industry experience, to join our Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Wisconsin. Our CAAS team helps our clients transform their business with a collaborative approach that allows them to seamlessly mitigate risk, overcome challenges, meet deadlines, and identify personnel to help them with their workforce needs.
As a Controller, you will:
- Act as the Controller for the designated clients you service
- Take on the role of consultant and advisor to your clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements
- Mentor the staff and seniors within your team and assist in designing customized back-office solutions for clients
- Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations
- Prepare management reporting packages to assist management teams and Boards with understanding their financial results
- Become an industry professional and attend industry-leading events and trainings
- Maintain knowledge of the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Experience: 6 years relevant work experience as a Controller or equivalent is required.
- Public accounting experience preferred but not required.
- Relevant work experience involving restaurant franchises is HIGHLY preferred!
- Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems.
- Travel: This position requires working primarily in-office, with frequent local travel to/from client sites and may require occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings and/or other business-related purposes.
OUR PERKS
- Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Mental health coverage
- Quarterly Wellness stipend
- Fertility benefits
- Complete list of benefits here
LI-TT1
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Click here to learn about your hiring rights.
Wellness at CLA
To support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.
To view a complete list of benefits click here.
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Search Restaurant Jobs in WisconsinRestaurant Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for restaurant jobs in Wisconsin?
Larger hospitality groups and hotel-affiliated restaurants are the most consistent sponsors in Wisconsin. The Bartolotta Restaurant Group in Milwaukee, hotel chains operating full-service restaurants near convention centers, and resort properties in the Wisconsin Dells area have histories of H-2B and H-1B filings for food service roles. Independent fine dining establishments occasionally sponsor for specialized culinary positions, though large multi-unit operators file more regularly.
Which visa types are most common for restaurant roles in Wisconsin?
H-2B is the most frequently used visa for seasonal restaurant and hospitality roles, particularly at Wisconsin Dells resorts and summer tourism operations. H-1B sponsorship applies to a narrower set of roles, generally executive chefs or food and beverage directors where a qualifying degree can be demonstrated. J-1 exchange visitor visas are also common for culinary trainees placed through approved exchange programs at Wisconsin properties.
Which cities in Wisconsin have the most restaurant visa sponsorship jobs?
Milwaukee generates the highest volume of restaurant sponsorship activity, driven by its established dining scene and convention hotel infrastructure. Madison follows closely, supported by university-area hospitality demand and a growing restaurant market. Wisconsin Dells, despite its smaller size, produces significant H-2B filings due to its seasonal resort and entertainment concentration. Green Bay and Eau Claire see more limited but present sponsorship activity tied to hotel-based dining.
How to find restaurant visa sponsorship jobs in Wisconsin?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters restaurant positions in Wisconsin by visa sponsorship eligibility, saving time compared to sorting through general postings. You can browse Milwaukee fine dining, Madison hospitality, and Wisconsin Dells resort roles in one place. Filtering by visa type helps identify whether a listing aligns with H-2B seasonal needs or H-1B specialty occupation requirements relevant to your background.
Are there any Wisconsin-specific considerations for restaurant visa sponsorship?
Wisconsin's Department of Workforce Development prevailing wage determinations affect what employers must pay sponsored workers in food service roles, and those rates differ across Milwaukee, Madison, and rural counties. The state's strong seasonal tourism economy around Wisconsin Dells creates predictable H-2B demand each spring, but those positions are time-limited. Culinary program pipelines at Milwaukee Area Technical College and Madison College also influence local hiring, as employers sometimes prefer candidates with U.S.-based training credentials.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored restaurant jobs in Wisconsin?
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.
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