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Assistant Controller roles qualify for H-1B visa and E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Most employers filing for this role are mid-size to large corporations with dedicated HR teams experienced in sponsorship. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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You will be primarily accountable for overseeing the implementation of safety programs, manufacturing schedules, personnel, quality control, and production standards.
What will you do?
- Plan, manage, lead, and engage in daily production operations to achieve the key performance indicators (safety, on time delivery, quality, and productivity)
- Promote and implement ergonomic principles, environmental responsibility and overall employee health and wellness
- Provide world-class service to internal and external customers
- Reports to Supply Chain Manager and directly leads a team of front-line supervisors with an indirect scope of hourly workforce across 3 shifts (Mon-Fri).
- Lead efforts to attain internal certification goals, ISO requirements, and total customer satisfaction
- Coach, mentor and develop all direct reports
- Ensure compliance with all quality systems to achieve the required quality levels
- Manage performance of assigned resources (material, methods, labor, machines)
- Participate in the development of the Master Production Schedule
- Champion Lean Manufacturing Initiatives (Schneider Performance System) to drive continuous improvement throughout the plant.
- Be responsible for people management including goal setting, performance management, competency development, recognition, engagement, and well-being.
- Define training goals according to competencies and targets
- Lead change management in accordance with business and plant objectives
- Promote collaboration, diversity and inclusion within the plant and the organization
- Lead and coordinate the implementation of programs which support manufacturing strategies & goals
Who will you report to?
You will report to the Up & Downstream - EMS Planning Leader. This role is an onsite position. You are required to report to either the Fairfield or West Chester, OH facility 5 days a week.
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field is required
- 3+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project coordination
- Ability to excel in fast paced, high performance environment
Ready to optimize the flow and drive real impact? Apply today!
LOCATION:
Location: Fairfield or West Chester, OH
COMPENSATION:
- Expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
LOCAL BENEFITS:
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
You will be primarily accountable for overseeing the implementation of safety programs, manufacturing schedules, personnel, quality control, and production standards.
What will you do?
- Plan, manage, lead, and engage in daily production operations to achieve the key performance indicators (safety, on time delivery, quality, and productivity)
- Promote and implement ergonomic principles, environmental responsibility and overall employee health and wellness
- Provide world-class service to internal and external customers
- Reports to Supply Chain Manager and directly leads a team of front-line supervisors with an indirect scope of hourly workforce across 3 shifts (Mon-Fri).
- Lead efforts to attain internal certification goals, ISO requirements, and total customer satisfaction
- Coach, mentor and develop all direct reports
- Ensure compliance with all quality systems to achieve the required quality levels
- Manage performance of assigned resources (material, methods, labor, machines)
- Participate in the development of the Master Production Schedule
- Champion Lean Manufacturing Initiatives (Schneider Performance System) to drive continuous improvement throughout the plant.
- Be responsible for people management including goal setting, performance management, competency development, recognition, engagement, and well-being.
- Define training goals according to competencies and targets
- Lead change management in accordance with business and plant objectives
- Promote collaboration, diversity and inclusion within the plant and the organization
- Lead and coordinate the implementation of programs which support manufacturing strategies & goals
Who will you report to?
You will report to the Up & Downstream - EMS Planning Leader. This role is an onsite position. You are required to report to either the Fairfield or West Chester, OH facility 5 days a week.
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field is required
- 3+ years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project coordination
- Ability to excel in fast paced, high performance environment
Ready to optimize the flow and drive real impact? Apply today!
LOCATION:
Location: Fairfield or West Chester, OH
COMPENSATION:
- Expected pay range is USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
LOCAL BENEFITS:
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits - it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Assistant Controller Jobs
Target companies with active accounting departments
Mid-size and large corporations with in-house accounting teams are far more likely to sponsor Assistant Controllers than small businesses. Look for companies that already employ international staff in finance roles, which signals familiarity with the sponsorship process.
Confirm your degree field matches the role
Assistant Controller positions require a degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field to qualify as a specialty occupation. A general business degree may not be sufficient if the employer cannot demonstrate that a specific field of study is required.
CPA designation strengthens your case significantly
While not always mandatory, holding a CPA or working toward licensure signals professional credibility to both employers and USCIS. Petitions for accounting roles with a CPA have a stronger paper trail connecting your qualifications to the specialty occupation standard.
Understand the LCA requirement before your interview
Before any visa can be filed, your employer must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from the Department of Labor. Knowing this upfront lets you have an informed conversation with hiring managers about timing and what the process actually involves.
Prepare for a longer petition process at larger firms
Enterprise employers often route sponsorship requests through legal and compliance teams, adding weeks to the internal approval timeline. Budget three to four months from offer acceptance to petition filing, and ask your employer whether they use outside immigration counsel.
Highlight month-end close and financial reporting experience
USCIS evaluates whether the job duties are genuinely specialized. Assistant Controller roles centered on consolidations, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting are far easier to defend as specialty occupations than roles that blend accounting with general administrative work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Assistant Controller role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Assistant Controller positions regularly qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa because they typically require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. USCIS scrutinizes whether the specific degree field is genuinely required rather than preferred, so the job description wording matters. Roles emphasizing GAAP compliance, financial consolidations, and internal controls are easier to defend than generalist positions.
Do Australian nationals have a faster path to sponsorship for this role?
Yes. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa for Assistant Controller roles, which bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely. The E-3 visa is filed directly at a U.S. consulate in Australia after your employer secures a certified Labor Condition Application. There are 10,500 E-3 slots available annually and the cap has never been reached, so qualified applicants face minimal competition.
What degree does an Assistant Controller need for visa sponsorship?
USCIS expects a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. A general business administration degree may work if the employer can document that accounting coursework is equivalent to a specialized degree. Foreign three-year degrees, including Australian bachelor's degrees, are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for petition purposes.
How do I find Assistant Controller jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Most job postings don't explicitly advertise sponsorship willingness, so filtering by employer type is more effective than searching by keyword. Migrate Mate curates verified sponsorship-open listings for finance and accounting roles, including Assistant Controller positions, so you can focus your applications on employers already open to the process rather than guessing.
Does holding a CPA license improve my chances of visa approval?
It helps, but it's not required. A CPA strengthens the specialty occupation argument by demonstrating that your qualifications meet professional standards in a regulated field. For H-1B petitions specifically, USCIS looks for evidence that the role requires both a degree and professional expertise. A CPA, or documented progress toward licensure, adds credibility to that argument.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Assistant Controller jobs?
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.