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Financial Manager roles attract strong H-1B visa sponsorship from banks, Fortune 500 corporations, and asset management firms. Most employers require a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics, and many prefer a CPA or MBA. Competition is high, but so is employer willingness to sponsor. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Lead – Financial Accounting is an integral part of Latham’s Financial Accounting team. This role will be responsible for a variety of assignments, including preparing financial statements and schedules, performing financial analysis, and completing complex accounting duties and projects, while executing and actively participating in the monthly close process, including journal entries, subledger-to-GL reconciliations, result reviews, and on-schedule completion of all activities. This role will be located in our Global Services Office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Performing detailed general ledger and bank reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and independently resolving issues through research, adjustments, and process corrections
- Maintaining and balancing the general ledger across multiple entities, books, and currencies, ensuring accounts are fully supported, reconciled, and aligned with transactional activity, including FX remeasurement and related entries
- Managing ongoing maintenance of the general ledger structure (books, entities, account mappings), applying a strong understanding of book structure and mapping logic to ensure consistent, compliant transaction recording
- Preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and trend analyses, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely information for leadership review, tax and statutory filings, and year-end audits
- Maintaining accounting records and audit-ready documentation (reconciliations, schedules, system reports) and supporting external audits by preparing required workpapers and responses
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Exhibit demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, analyze variances, and perform detailed account reconciliations
- Possess advanced knowledge of accounting principles, including both cash and accrual accounting
- Display high level of attention to detail, with the ability to review and proofread work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, business or related field
- A CPA, preferably
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in General Ledger accounting, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment
- A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
ABOUT LATHAM & WATKINS:
Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Lead – Financial Accounting is an integral part of Latham’s Financial Accounting team. This role will be responsible for a variety of assignments, including preparing financial statements and schedules, performing financial analysis, and completing complex accounting duties and projects, while executing and actively participating in the monthly close process, including journal entries, subledger-to-GL reconciliations, result reviews, and on-schedule completion of all activities. This role will be located in our Global Services Office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:
Other key responsibilities include:
- Performing detailed general ledger and bank reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and independently resolving issues through research, adjustments, and process corrections
- Maintaining and balancing the general ledger across multiple entities, books, and currencies, ensuring accounts are fully supported, reconciled, and aligned with transactional activity, including FX remeasurement and related entries
- Managing ongoing maintenance of the general ledger structure (books, entities, account mappings), applying a strong understanding of book structure and mapping logic to ensure consistent, compliant transaction recording
- Preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and trend analyses, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely information for leadership review, tax and statutory filings, and year-end audits
- Maintaining accounting records and audit-ready documentation (reconciliations, schedules, system reports) and supporting external audits by preparing required workpapers and responses
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Exhibit demonstrated analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, analyze variances, and perform detailed account reconciliations
- Possess advanced knowledge of accounting principles, including both cash and accrual accounting
- Display high level of attention to detail, with the ability to review and proofread work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
And have:
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, business or related field
- A CPA, preferably
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in General Ledger accounting, preferably in a corporate or professional services environment
- A minimum of five (5) years of cumulative experience
BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare, life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO). Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.
Please click here to review your rights under U.S. employment laws.
PAY RANGE:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Financial Manager
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Banks, insurance companies, and multinational corporations file the most H-1B petitions for Financial Managers. These employers have dedicated immigration counsel and standardized sponsorship processes, making them far more likely to sponsor than smaller firms.
Lead with your CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials
Financial Manager roles require specialized knowledge that generalist candidates can't easily replicate. Holding a CPA, CFA, or MBA signals to employers that sponsorship is worth pursuing because your qualifications are verifiably specialized and directly tied to the role.
Understand what makes this role a specialty occupation
USCIS approves Financial Manager H-1B petitions when the role requires a degree in a specific field like finance or accounting. Roles framed around general business oversight without a clear degree requirement are more vulnerable to specialty occupation challenges.
Highlight cross-border or regulatory complexity in your resume
Experience with international financial reporting, GAAP compliance, or multi-entity consolidation strengthens the case that your role is genuinely specialized. Employers and USCIS both respond well to clearly articulated technical scope that justifies sponsorship effort.
Apply early in the H-1B cycle if you need cap-subject sponsorship
H-1B registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. Financial Managers who need cap-subject sponsorship should have an offer in place by February to give employers time to prepare the petition before the registration window closes.
Consider employers already cap-exempt if you need faster authorization
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions year-round. Financial Manager roles at these organizations can start much sooner than roles at for-profit employers subject to the lottery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Financial Manager roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, Financial Manager roles generally qualify as specialty occupations because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. The key risk is if a job posting lists a degree as preferred rather than required, which can invite a USCIS challenge. Employers should frame the role around technical financial responsibilities and a specific degree requirement to strengthen the petition.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Financial Manager position?
Most employers and USCIS expect a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business administration with a finance concentration. A general business degree without a finance focus can weaken a specialty occupation argument. Advanced credentials like a CPA, CFA, or MBA significantly strengthen your application and can offset a less directly matched undergraduate degree in some cases.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for Financial Managers compared to tech roles?
Financial Manager sponsorship is competitive but not as heavily concentrated as software engineering. The H-1B lottery affects all cap-subject petitions equally, so a 25% selection rate applies regardless of role. However, many large financial institutions also use L-1 visa transfers and O-1 visa petitions for senior candidates, giving experienced Financial Managers more visa pathway options than entry-level roles typically have.
Which visa categories are available for sponsored Financial Manager roles?
H-1B is the most common path, but L-1A is available for managers transferring from a foreign affiliated office, which can also serve as a green card pathway. O-1A applies if you have extraordinary achievement in finance, such as significant industry recognition. TN visa status covers Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying financial analyst roles. Browse current openings on Migrate Mate to see which employers are actively sponsoring each category.
Can I switch to a Financial Manager role from a different field and still get sponsored?
It depends on your degree and prior experience. If your degree is in an unrelated field like engineering or liberal arts, employers face a harder specialty occupation argument because USCIS looks for a direct connection between degree field and job duties. Holding a CPA or having held progressively specialized finance roles helps bridge that gap. An immigration attorney can assess whether your background supports a viable petition before you apply.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Financial 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.