Associate Financial Analyst Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Associate Financial Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics. Many large financial services, corporate treasury, and consulting employers sponsor H-1B, E-3 visa, and TN visa candidates, making this one of the more accessible entry-level paths for international professionals with quantitative degrees.
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The Operations FP&A team is seeking an Associate Financial Analyst or Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, close, accruals, reporting, and special projects across Operations. The role provides broad exposure to operating expense and maintenance capital, meaningful ownership early in a finance career, and opportunities to improve reporting and processes using enterprise planning, reporting, and automation tools.
The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with curiosity, initiative, and follow-through. This position is well suited for someone who wants to build a broad FP&A foundation while developing experience in forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, systems, automation, and cross-functional project work. While not an IT role, this role is systems heavy.
Key Responsibilities
Forecasting, Close & Financial Analysis
- Support operating expense and Maintenance Capital forecasting and analyze actual results versus forecast, budget, and prior expectations.
- Own preparation and coordination of the monthly management reporting book, including data validation, variance analysis, commentary coordination, quality review, and distribution.
- Partner with ROW, Ad Val, Finance, Accounting, and other internal stakeholders to identify financial trends, understand cost drivers, and improve forecast accuracy.
- Communicate emerging risks, roadblocks, and potential impacts to deliverable dates in a timely manner.
Budgeting & Planning
- Support the annual budgeting process for operating expense and Maintenance Capital.
- Assist field and Finance partners with project budget submissions, analysis, validation, and reporting.
- Provide analysis and coordination for recurring financial reviews and planning activities.
Accruals, Audit & Financial Controls
- Own recurring accrual review, coordination, and upload processes, including investigation and resolution of exceptions.
- Partner with Accounting and business stakeholders to improve accrual completeness, accuracy, and process consistency.
- Provide analytical and financial support for audits, reclassifications, carryover reviews, and related Finance requests.
- Own cost-center hierarchy maintenance and validate the impact of changes on financial reporting structures.
Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Develop and maintain reports and other analytical solutions that improve visibility and usability of financial information using Power BI, Planning Analytics Workspace and other systems as required.
- Identify opportunities to automate recurring processes, reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and strengthen controls.
- Use SAP/S4 and TM1/Planning Analytics/PAfE to support forecasting, reporting, analysis, and data validation.
- Support field users with WBS-related questions and processes while coordinating with the teams responsible for WBS creation and routing.
Special Projects & Business Partnership
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects for Operations FP&A and Finance.
- Organize cross-functional work, manage deliverables and deadlines, and keep projects moving through proactive follow-up.
- Take on increasingly complex analysis, projects, and stakeholder exposure as capabilities develop.
Leveling Guidance
- Associate Financial Analyst: Generally 0–2 years of relevant experience, including qualified new graduates.
- Financial Analyst: Generally 3–5 years of relevant experience, with greater independence and ownership expected.
- The selected level will be based on the candidate’s education, relevant experience, and demonstrated capabilities.
Why This Role
- Broad exposure across operating expense and maintenance capital.
- Meaningful ownership relatively early in a finance career.
- A mix of recurring FP&A responsibilities and varied special projects.
- Opportunities to improve processes rather than simply inherit them.
- Hands-on development with Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, SAP/S4, and TM1/Planning Analytics.
- A strong foundation for career growth within FP&A and Finance; successful team members have been selected for more complex and promotional opportunities within Finance.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or a related analytical discipline or equivalent experience.
- 0 - 2 years of experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines, and communicate risks or roadblocks early.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance partners.
- Initiative, curiosity, attention to detail, and a demonstrated willingness to investigate issues and drive work to completion.
Preferred
- Previous experience or coursework in FP&A, finance, accounting, audit, project controls, cost control, or another analytical field.
- Experience with forecasting, budgeting, accruals, or capital-versus-expense analysis.
- Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP/S4, or TM1/Planning Analytics/PAfE.
- Midstream energy industry experience.
Tools & Development Opportunities
The role offers the opportunity to build or expand capability in Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, project/WBS processes, SAP/S4, and TM1/Planning Analytics. Prior experience with all of these tools is not required.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Position Summary
The Operations FP&A team is seeking an Associate Financial Analyst or Financial Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, close, accruals, reporting, and special projects across Operations. The role provides broad exposure to operating expense and maintenance capital, meaningful ownership early in a finance career, and opportunities to improve reporting and processes using enterprise planning, reporting, and automation tools.
The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with curiosity, initiative, and follow-through. This position is well suited for someone who wants to build a broad FP&A foundation while developing experience in forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, systems, automation, and cross-functional project work. While not an IT role, this role is systems heavy.
Key Responsibilities
Forecasting, Close & Financial Analysis
- Support operating expense and Maintenance Capital forecasting and analyze actual results versus forecast, budget, and prior expectations.
- Own preparation and coordination of the monthly management reporting book, including data validation, variance analysis, commentary coordination, quality review, and distribution.
- Partner with ROW, Ad Val, Finance, Accounting, and other internal stakeholders to identify financial trends, understand cost drivers, and improve forecast accuracy.
- Communicate emerging risks, roadblocks, and potential impacts to deliverable dates in a timely manner.
Budgeting & Planning
- Support the annual budgeting process for operating expense and Maintenance Capital.
- Assist field and Finance partners with project budget submissions, analysis, validation, and reporting.
- Provide analysis and coordination for recurring financial reviews and planning activities.
Accruals, Audit & Financial Controls
- Own recurring accrual review, coordination, and upload processes, including investigation and resolution of exceptions.
- Partner with Accounting and business stakeholders to improve accrual completeness, accuracy, and process consistency.
- Provide analytical and financial support for audits, reclassifications, carryover reviews, and related Finance requests.
- Own cost-center hierarchy maintenance and validate the impact of changes on financial reporting structures.
Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement
- Develop and maintain reports and other analytical solutions that improve visibility and usability of financial information using Power BI, Planning Analytics Workspace and other systems as required.
- Identify opportunities to automate recurring processes, reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and strengthen controls.
- Use SAP/S4 and TM1/Planning Analytics/PAfE to support forecasting, reporting, analysis, and data validation.
- Support field users with WBS-related questions and processes while coordinating with the teams responsible for WBS creation and routing.
Special Projects & Business Partnership
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and support special projects for Operations FP&A and Finance.
- Organize cross-functional work, manage deliverables and deadlines, and keep projects moving through proactive follow-up.
- Take on increasingly complex analysis, projects, and stakeholder exposure as capabilities develop.
Leveling Guidance
- Associate Financial Analyst: Generally 0–2 years of relevant experience, including qualified new graduates.
- Financial Analyst: Generally 3–5 years of relevant experience, with greater independence and ownership expected.
- The selected level will be based on the candidate’s education, relevant experience, and demonstrated capabilities.
Why This Role
- Broad exposure across operating expense and maintenance capital.
- Meaningful ownership relatively early in a finance career.
- A mix of recurring FP&A responsibilities and varied special projects.
- Opportunities to improve processes rather than simply inherit them.
- Hands-on development with Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, SAP/S4, and TM1/Planning Analytics.
- A strong foundation for career growth within FP&A and Finance; successful team members have been selected for more complex and promotional opportunities within Finance.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or a related analytical discipline or equivalent experience.
- 0 - 2 years of experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines, and communicate risks or roadblocks early.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance partners.
- Initiative, curiosity, attention to detail, and a demonstrated willingness to investigate issues and drive work to completion.
Preferred
- Previous experience or coursework in FP&A, finance, accounting, audit, project controls, cost control, or another analytical field.
- Experience with forecasting, budgeting, accruals, or capital-versus-expense analysis.
- Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP/S4, or TM1/Planning Analytics/PAfE.
- Midstream energy industry experience.
Tools & Development Opportunities
The role offers the opportunity to build or expand capability in Power BI, Power Query, Alteryx, project/WBS processes, SAP/S4, and TM1/Planning Analytics. Prior experience with all of these tools is not required.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Associate Financial Analyst
Align your degree field to the role
Employers filing an LCA for an Associate Financial Analyst must justify specialty occupation status. A degree in finance, accounting, economics, or mathematics strengthens that justification directly. A general business degree may trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I or Level II prevailing wage for financial analyst roles in your target city. Any LCA your employer files must meet that wage floor, so knowing it prevents lowball offers that couldn't survive DOL review.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for financial analyst roles, searchable by city. This surfaces companies already comfortable with the filing process, cutting the time you spend educating reluctant hiring managers.
Distinguish TN eligibility if you hold a Canadian or Mexican passport
Economist is a recognized TN profession under USMCA, and some employers classify Associate Financial Analyst roles under it. Confirm the role's duties align with economic analysis, not purely accounting, before your employer pursues this route at the port of entry.
Get your transcripts evaluated before the offer stage
If your undergraduate degree is from outside the U.S., have it evaluated by a NACES-accredited agency before you receive an offer. Employers filing an LCA need to confirm your credentials meet the specialty occupation threshold, and delays here can stall the USCIS petition timeline.
Clarify who files the LCA with your employer
The employer, not you, files the LCA with DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS for H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 visa cases. Confirm early whether the company uses in-house counsel or an outside firm, since the attorney relationship affects your petition's preparation timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Financial Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS treats financial analyst positions as specialty occupations when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more likely to receive a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation status, so the job description wording matters.
Which visa types commonly sponsor Associate Financial Analyst positions?
H-1B is the most common path for most nationalities, subject to the annual cap and lottery. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap that has never been exhausted and requires no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa if the role aligns with USMCA-listed economist duties. Singaporean and Chilean nationals have access to H-1B1 visa, also cap-exempt.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Associate Financial Analyst roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for financial analyst roles, searchable by location. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process rather than trying to persuade employers who have never filed for a foreign national.
Does my employer need to file a Labor Condition Application before I can start?
For H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 visas, your employer must file a certified LCA with DOL before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS or before you apply at a U.S. consulate. The LCA certifies that your offered compensation meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. DOL targets certification within seven working days of a complete submission.
Can I use OPT or STEM OPT as an Associate Financial Analyst while waiting for H-1B?
Yes. Financial analyst roles at employers enrolled in E-Verify qualify for STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as finance, economics, or applied mathematics. Your employer signs a Form I-983 training plan outlining your role's learning objectives, and you file for the 24-month extension through your DSO before your initial OPT expires.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Associate Financial Analyst 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.