Audit and Assurance Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

Audit and Assurance Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making them viable for visa sponsorship at public accounting firms, internal audit departments, and financial services companies. Most sponsors file LCAs under accounting or finance SOC categories, and PERM green card paths are common for experienced managers.

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Open Jobs5+
Top Visa TypeH-1B
Work Type60% On-site
Top LocationRemote
Most JobsTruist

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Quality Assurance Audit Manager
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Quality Assurance Audit Manager
Truist
Atlanta, Georgia
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Finance
Accounting
Audit
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Manager, Assurance + Audit Quality
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Manager, Assurance + Audit Quality
RubinBrown
Chicago, Illinois
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Project & Program Management
Audit
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Audit and Assurance Senior Manager
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Audit and Assurance Senior Manager
CCK Strategies
Remote
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Human Resources
Audit
Tax
Hybrid
None
11-50

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Audit + Assurance Manager
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Audit + Assurance Manager
Hannis T. Bourgeois, LLP
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Audit
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Manager, Audit & Assurance Services
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Senior Manager, Audit & Assurance Services
Sr Snodgrass Pc
Wheeling, West Virginia
Finance
Accounting
Consulting & Professional Services
Audit
Hybrid
None

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Tips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Audit and Assurance Manager

Align your credentials with U.S. CPA expectations

Many employers treat active CPA licensure as a de facto requirement for manager-level audit roles. If your home-country credentials aren't U.S.-recognized, pursue NASBA's International Evaluation Service early so your application clears the specialty occupation bar without an RFE.

Target Big Four and national firm sponsors first

Large public accounting firms have established H-1B sponsorship pipelines and legal teams familiar with audit manager filings. Firms at this scale routinely sponsor managers across assurance, advisory, and financial statement audit practices, reducing your risk of a first-time-sponsor delay.

Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer

Your H-1B LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm whether the offered compensation meets Level III or IV thresholds typical for manager-grade audit positions before you sign.

Use Migrate Mate to find employers with LCA audit history

Filter for employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for audit and assurance roles. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsorship history by role and location, letting you prioritize outreach to companies that have already navigated the filing process for this specific position type.

Prepare your PERM documentation from day one

Audit managers on H-1B often pursue EB-2 or EB-3 green cards through PERM labor certification. DOL requires employers to run a full recruitment process and document the results. Start gathering performance reviews, degree transcripts, and professional certifications well before your employer initiates PERM.

Understand the H-1B cap timing for October starts

H-1B petitions are subject to an annual cap and lottery with a registration window each spring. USCIS has changed the selection rules recently, so confirm current mechanics before your employer files. A cap-gap provision protects your status if you're transitioning from F-1 OPT while the petition is pending.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an Audit and Assurance Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?

Yes. USCIS considers audit and assurance manager positions specialty occupations because they normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. The role's complexity, supervisory scope, and requirement for technical accounting knowledge consistently support this classification. Having a CPA or equivalent credential strengthens the petition further.

Which visa types are realistic for an Audit and Assurance Manager seeking U.S. sponsorship?

H-1B is the most common path for audit managers at public accounting and financial services firms. Australians can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and renews every two years. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under TN visa, as accountants appear on the USMCA profession list. For managers with significant experience, an EB-1B or EB-2 green card may also be viable.

How do I find Audit and Assurance Manager roles where the employer has already sponsored visas before?

Migrate Mate shows verified sponsorship history for employers who have previously filed Labor Condition Applications for audit and assurance roles. Prioritizing these employers significantly reduces the risk of delays caused by first-time sponsors unfamiliar with the LCA or H-1B petition process.

Do I need a U.S. CPA license to get sponsored as an Audit and Assurance Manager?

USCIS doesn't require CPA licensure to approve an H-1B for an audit manager role, but many employers treat it as a practical requirement for external audit practices. If you hold a foreign accounting credential, an international equivalency evaluation through NASBA strengthens your specialty occupation case and signals readiness to U.S. hiring teams.

What is the PERM labor certification process for an Audit and Assurance Manager pursuing a green card?

PERM is a DOL process that requires your employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. The employer posts job advertisements, documents all applicants, and files an application with DOL. For audit managers, the process typically takes several months for DOL certification alone, before the EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant petition is filed with USCIS.

What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Audit and Assurance Manager 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.