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Licensed architects have a clear path to H-1B visa sponsorship since architecture is explicitly recognized as a specialty occupation. Large architecture firms like Gensler, SOM, and HOK sponsor regularly, and so do real estate developers with in-house design teams. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican architects specifically. The main caveat is that entry-level positions are harder to sponsor for, so having licensure or progress toward ARE exams makes a real difference. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:
At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.
Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.
Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Solution Architect - Finance guides the development and management of technology solutions across the Finance portfolio, with a focus on key initiatives that improve automation, organizational effectiveness, and scalable business processes. This position provides leadership, analysis, and design expertise to ensure Finance solutions meet business needs, align with architectural governance and standards, and support efficient, well-controlled ways of working. The role serves as a strategic partner to Finance leaders and process owners, jointly developing Finance capability roadmaps, shaping initiative priorities, identifying dependencies, and recommending the appropriate sequencing of process, data, and technology investments. The role partners with Tech & Data product and project teams, and enterprise architects to connect business strategy with practical technology roadmaps and sustainable solution architecture.
This is a hybrid role based out of our Oak Park Heights, MN office location.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives and documents solution architecture design and analysis work.
- Partners with Finance process owners to assess whether processes should be standardized, simplified, redesigned, or automated before recommending technology solutions. Promotes adoption of common enterprise processes and limits customization unless a documented business, regulatory, or control requirement exists.
- Monitors the current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies used by the application, or misalignment with business requirements.
- Supports product managers in end-of-life product decisions to maintain, refresh or retire services or systems, including applications, technologies, processes and information. Analyzes the technology industry, competitors, and market trends, and determines their potential implications for a given solution.
- Facilitates the evaluation, selection and TCO of software product standards and services, as well as the design of standard and custom software configurations.
- Ensures Finance solutions incorporate appropriate security, privacy, segregation-of-duties, approval, reconciliation, audit-trail, records-retention, resiliency, and financial-control requirements from initial design through implementation.
- Leads architecture governance by defining and promoting solution architecture principles, standards, reference architectures, and design patterns, while guiding product owners, architects, and agile teams to ensure technology investments and solution designs are aligned with enterprise architecture strategy, governance requirements, and future-state objectives.
- Provides deliverables like standard definitions, reference models and architecture designs to support architectural governance to assess the impact of new and ongoing technology investment.
- Coaches and mentors other technical or solution architects.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of eight years of business process experience in finance.
- Minimum of eight years of experience in IT disciplines, including technical or infrastructure architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management or cloud development. Understanding of security controls is critical.
- Exposure to OneStream, Infor solutions preferred.
- Understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing and emerging technologies to new and evolving business processes.
- Skilled at influencing, guiding and facilitating stakeholders and peers.
- Working knowledge of Finance business processes, financial controls, enterprise data concepts, and how technology solutions support Finance operations.
- Effective interpersonal skills to work creatively and analytically for solving business problems, technical problems and propose solutions.
- Understanding of product management, agile principles and development methodologies and capability of supporting agile teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt.
- Experience delivering presentations to leaders and technical audiences.
PAY RANGE:
$124,235.00 - $192,565.00
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package – a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member’s wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well-being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:
- 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
- Profit Sharing*
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave*
- Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.
PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit Sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.
EEOC EMPLOYER: Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact HRCompliance@andersencorp.com.
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:
At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.
Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.
Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Solution Architect - Finance guides the development and management of technology solutions across the Finance portfolio, with a focus on key initiatives that improve automation, organizational effectiveness, and scalable business processes. This position provides leadership, analysis, and design expertise to ensure Finance solutions meet business needs, align with architectural governance and standards, and support efficient, well-controlled ways of working. The role serves as a strategic partner to Finance leaders and process owners, jointly developing Finance capability roadmaps, shaping initiative priorities, identifying dependencies, and recommending the appropriate sequencing of process, data, and technology investments. The role partners with Tech & Data product and project teams, and enterprise architects to connect business strategy with practical technology roadmaps and sustainable solution architecture.
This is a hybrid role based out of our Oak Park Heights, MN office location.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives and documents solution architecture design and analysis work.
- Partners with Finance process owners to assess whether processes should be standardized, simplified, redesigned, or automated before recommending technology solutions. Promotes adoption of common enterprise processes and limits customization unless a documented business, regulatory, or control requirement exists.
- Monitors the current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies used by the application, or misalignment with business requirements.
- Supports product managers in end-of-life product decisions to maintain, refresh or retire services or systems, including applications, technologies, processes and information. Analyzes the technology industry, competitors, and market trends, and determines their potential implications for a given solution.
- Facilitates the evaluation, selection and TCO of software product standards and services, as well as the design of standard and custom software configurations.
- Ensures Finance solutions incorporate appropriate security, privacy, segregation-of-duties, approval, reconciliation, audit-trail, records-retention, resiliency, and financial-control requirements from initial design through implementation.
- Leads architecture governance by defining and promoting solution architecture principles, standards, reference architectures, and design patterns, while guiding product owners, architects, and agile teams to ensure technology investments and solution designs are aligned with enterprise architecture strategy, governance requirements, and future-state objectives.
- Provides deliverables like standard definitions, reference models and architecture designs to support architectural governance to assess the impact of new and ongoing technology investment.
- Coaches and mentors other technical or solution architects.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of eight years of business process experience in finance.
- Minimum of eight years of experience in IT disciplines, including technical or infrastructure architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management or cloud development. Understanding of security controls is critical.
- Exposure to OneStream, Infor solutions preferred.
- Understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing and emerging technologies to new and evolving business processes.
- Skilled at influencing, guiding and facilitating stakeholders and peers.
- Working knowledge of Finance business processes, financial controls, enterprise data concepts, and how technology solutions support Finance operations.
- Effective interpersonal skills to work creatively and analytically for solving business problems, technical problems and propose solutions.
- Understanding of product management, agile principles and development methodologies and capability of supporting agile teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt.
- Experience delivering presentations to leaders and technical audiences.
PAY RANGE:
$124,235.00 - $192,565.00
CULTURE AND BENEFITS:
At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package – a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member’s wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well-being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:
- 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
- Profit Sharing*
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave*
- Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.
PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit Sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.
EEOC EMPLOYER: Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact HRCompliance@andersencorp.com.
We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Architect Jobs
Complete your NCARB certification early
NCARB certification demonstrates that your qualifications meet U.S. professional standards, which strengthens the H-1B specialty occupation argument. It also enables interstate reciprocity, making you more attractive to firms with offices in multiple states. Start the process while on OPT so it is ready before your employer files.
Target firms with international project portfolios
Firms like SOM, HOK, KPF, and AECOM frequently sponsor because their global work requires cross-border talent. These firms value candidates who can navigate international building codes and design standards. Their existing immigration infrastructure tends to make the sponsorship process smoother.
Log your AXP hours from day one
Track your Architectural Experience Program hours in NCARB's system as soon as you start U.S. employment. Completing AXP while on OPT shows employers you are committed to U.S. licensure, which can motivate them to invest in your H-1B sponsorship.
Explore cap-exempt positions at university design labs
Architecture faculty roles and university-affiliated design research centers are H-1B cap-exempt, meaning no lottery is required. Schools like MIT, Harvard GSD, and Columbia GSAPP hire international architects for teaching and research. These positions often allow you to maintain professional practice alongside academic work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do architecture firms sponsor H-1B visas for licensed architects?
Many mid-to-large architecture firms sponsor H-1B visas because architecture qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Firms like Gensler, SOM, HOK, and Perkins&Will have established immigration processes for international hires. Having your NCARB certification and progress on the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) can strengthen your petition.
Can I use my foreign architecture license to practice in the U.S.?
Foreign architecture licenses do not transfer directly to the U.S. You typically need to have your education evaluated through NCARB's Education Evaluation Services for Architects (EESA) and then complete the ARE. Some states offer alternative pathways for foreign-licensed architects with substantial professional experience, but most require full NCARB certification.
Is architecture eligible for STEM OPT?
Yes. Architecture programs under CIP code 04.0201 are on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. This means architecture graduates on F-1 visas can apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving them up to 36 months of post-graduation work authorization. This extra time can be critical for securing employer-sponsored H-1B filing.
What visa options exist for architects beyond the H-1B?
The O-1B visa is available to architects who can demonstrate extraordinary ability through awards, major project portfolios, or published work. Canadian and Mexican architects can use the TN visa under USMCA, which lists Architect as a qualifying profession. For long-term residency, the EB-2 category can leverage an advanced degree or exceptional ability in the field.
How to find Architect jobs with visa sponsorship?
To find architect jobs with visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which specializes in connecting international architects with sponsoring employers. Focus on construction firms, urban planning agencies, and large architectural studios that commonly offer H-1B, EB-2, or skilled worker visas. Filter searches by visa sponsorship availability and target companies with established international hiring practices for the best opportunities.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Architect jobs?
When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage" — the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level — for example, a architect in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search.