Corporate Accounting Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Corporate Accounting Manager roles attract H-1B visa and E-3 visa sponsorship from multinational firms, Big Four affiliates, and Fortune 500 finance teams. A CPA license and a degree in accounting or finance are standard requirements. Competition for sponsored seats is real but consistent, especially in major financial hubs. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout Rippling
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.
Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
About the role
As the Corporate Accounting Manager, you will lead operating expense accounting activities as well as take ownership of key areas including month end accrual review, internally developed software, payroll and benefits accounting, in addition to ownership of key accounting estimates. You’ll play a critical role in building out new processes, improving existing workflows, and ensuring compliance and accuracy in accurate categorization of functional department income statement reporting in our month end and financial reporting process.
What you will do
- Act as the primary point of contact for opex accounting, operations and close activities.
- Lead the month-end accruals process as well as prepare and review detailed work-papers for opex month-end close activities, providing constructive feedback to improve quality and review analysis.
- Work closely with procurement to ensure all contracts are processed, categorized, approved and recorded in accordance with our policies.
- Serve as the Accounting owner for new opex-related initiatives, including long-term contract terms and conditions, impact of changes in new programs or vendors, and supporting finance on forecast and reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement scalable processes that ensure proper opex accounting treatment in compliance with US GAAP and international standards.
- Focuses on data accuracy, entry, monitoring, and development and support delivery of reports for management review and business partner collaboration to elevate data analysis for better strategic decision making.
- Support and perform ad-hoc financial analyses to support operational needs, ensuring accuracy and clarity in data reporting.
- Play a key role in SOX initiatives in opex, including documenting internal controls, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing process improvements.
- Experience owning and managing critical payroll operations including payroll creation or approval, managing 401k compliance audits, and supporting external audit payroll requests. Proven ability to own US expense reimbursement approvals and address/notify Engineering of payroll/spend management application issues.
What you will need
- 7+ years in operational and related accounting roles with mix of public company industry experience and Big 4 audit experience preferable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls, with a focus on accurate data management and compliance.
- High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data entry, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate execution of responsibilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present data findings, address questions, and engage with management and business partners.
- Experience with Rippling payroll, spend management applications.
Additional Information
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com
Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.
This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.
A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.
The pay range for this role is:
- 108,000 - 189,000 USD per year (US Tier 1)
- 97,200 - 170,100 USD per year (US Tier 2)
- 91,800 - 160,650 USD per year (US Tier 3)
About Rippling
Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system.
Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling, you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds.
Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes.
We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @Rippling.com addresses.
About the role
As the Corporate Accounting Manager, you will lead operating expense accounting activities as well as take ownership of key areas including month end accrual review, internally developed software, payroll and benefits accounting, in addition to ownership of key accounting estimates. You’ll play a critical role in building out new processes, improving existing workflows, and ensuring compliance and accuracy in accurate categorization of functional department income statement reporting in our month end and financial reporting process.
What you will do
- Act as the primary point of contact for opex accounting, operations and close activities.
- Lead the month-end accruals process as well as prepare and review detailed work-papers for opex month-end close activities, providing constructive feedback to improve quality and review analysis.
- Work closely with procurement to ensure all contracts are processed, categorized, approved and recorded in accordance with our policies.
- Serve as the Accounting owner for new opex-related initiatives, including long-term contract terms and conditions, impact of changes in new programs or vendors, and supporting finance on forecast and reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement scalable processes that ensure proper opex accounting treatment in compliance with US GAAP and international standards.
- Focuses on data accuracy, entry, monitoring, and development and support delivery of reports for management review and business partner collaboration to elevate data analysis for better strategic decision making.
- Support and perform ad-hoc financial analyses to support operational needs, ensuring accuracy and clarity in data reporting.
- Play a key role in SOX initiatives in opex, including documenting internal controls, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing process improvements.
- Experience owning and managing critical payroll operations including payroll creation or approval, managing 401k compliance audits, and supporting external audit payroll requests. Proven ability to own US expense reimbursement approvals and address/notify Engineering of payroll/spend management application issues.
What you will need
- 7+ years in operational and related accounting roles with mix of public company industry experience and Big 4 audit experience preferable.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls, with a focus on accurate data management and compliance.
- High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data entry, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
- Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely and accurate execution of responsibilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present data findings, address questions, and engage with management and business partners.
- Experience with Rippling payroll, spend management applications.
Additional Information
Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email accommodations@rippling.com
Rippling highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. For office-based employees (employees who live within a defined radius of a Rippling office), Rippling considers working in the office, at least three days a week under current policy, to be an essential function of the employee's role.
This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here.
A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.
The pay range for this role is:
- 108,000 - 189,000 USD per year (US Tier 1)
- 97,200 - 170,100 USD per year (US Tier 2)
- 91,800 - 160,650 USD per year (US Tier 3)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Corporate Accounting Manager
Target employers with established finance functions
Multinational corporations, publicly traded companies, and large private firms file H-1B petitions for accounting managers regularly. These employers have legal infrastructure for sponsorship and are far less likely to treat it as an obstacle than smaller firms.
Lead with your CPA credential upfront
A CPA license signals that you meet the technical and regulatory bar U.S. employers expect. Mentioning it early in your application and resume removes a common hesitation employers have when evaluating international accounting candidates for sponsorship.
Frame your degree field precisely on applications
H-1B specialty occupation requires a directly related degree. A Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with an accounting concentration satisfies this. Degrees in unrelated fields can create USCIS scrutiny, so your application materials should make the connection explicit.
Prioritize industries with high LCA filing volumes
Financial services, manufacturing, healthcare systems, and technology companies consistently file Labor Condition Applications for accounting manager roles. These industries are familiar with the DOL and USCIS process, which shortens internal approval timelines and reduces friction during the offer stage.
Prepare for the specialty occupation question
Some corporate accounting manager roles involve generalist duties that can complicate the specialty occupation argument. Positions focused on GAAP compliance, financial reporting under SEC standards, or technical consolidations carry a stronger case than broad operational management roles.
Browse sponsored openings on Migrate Mate before applying broadly
Not every accounting manager posting comes with sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters for roles where employers have a documented sponsorship history, saving you from chasing positions that will stall at the offer stage when immigration comes up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Corporate Accounting Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. USCIS classifies this as a specialty occupation. Roles that list any business degree as acceptable, regardless of field, can face a Request for Evidence. Positions focused on technical accounting, GAAP compliance, or financial reporting under SEC standards tend to hold up strongest.
Is a CPA license required for sponsorship, or just the degree?
The H-1B visa requires a qualifying degree, not a CPA license. However, many employers make CPA a condition of the offer for accounting manager roles, which effectively makes it a de facto requirement. Holding a CPA also strengthens the specialty occupation argument during USCIS review, since it reinforces that the role demands specialized expertise beyond a general business background.
Which types of employers sponsor Corporate Accounting Managers most often?
Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations with U.S. subsidiaries, large healthcare systems, and publicly traded mid-market firms are the most consistent sponsors. These employers have in-house legal or established outside counsel experienced with H-1B filings. Smaller private companies may be willing but often lack the infrastructure, which creates delays. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers with verified sponsorship history in this specific role category.
What happens to my visa status if I'm laid off as a sponsored accounting manager?
If your H-1B is employer-sponsored and you're laid off, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and have them file an H-1B transfer. Your new employer can file while the grace period is active, and you can start working once the petition is filed. Acting quickly matters because the 60 days is a hard ceiling with no extensions.
Are Australian nationals a better fit for E-3 sponsorship in this role than H-1B?
Yes, in most cases. The E-3 visa is available only to Australian citizens, has a 10,500 annual cap that's never been fully used, and has no lottery. Corporate Accounting Manager roles qualify easily given the degree and specialty occupation criteria. Australian applicants can often secure an E-3 appointment and start within weeks of an offer, compared to the H-1B lottery timeline that can stretch over a year.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Corporate Accounting 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.
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