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Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! We want you to use your skills to push one of the fastest-growing companies headquartered in the US to the top of the list. Pattern accelerates brands on global ecommerce marketplaces leveraging proprietary technology and AI. Utilizing more than 66 trillion data points, sophisticated machine learning and AI models, Pattern optimizes and automates all levers of ecommerce growth for global brands, including advertising, content management, logistics and fulfillment, pricing, forecasting and customer service. Hundreds of global brands depend on Pattern’s ecommerce acceleration platform every day to drive profitable revenue growth across 60+ global marketplaces—including Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com, eBay, Tmall, TikTok Shop, JD, and Mercado Libre. To learn more, visit pattern.com or email [email protected]. Pattern has been named one of the fastest growing tech companies headquartered in North America by Deloitte and one of best-led companies by Inc. We place employee experience at the center of our business model and have been recognized as one of Newsweek’s Global Most Loved Workplaces®.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Head of Commercial Finance leader to serve as a key strategic thought partner to executive leadership, helping shape critical business decisions across pricing, monetization, channel strategy, and long-term growth across the organization’s commercial operations. In this highly visible role, you'll have a seat at the table for some of Pattern's most important commercial conversations, influencing the future of a rapidly evolving global e-commerce business. If you thrive at the intersection of finance, strategy, technology, and e-commerce, this is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful impact while helping define what's next for the industry. This is a full-time role and will work a hybrid schedule based in Lehi, UT.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with executive, commercial, and sales leadership to provide guidance on pricing, monetization, channel strategy, and contract reviews, while evaluating commercial risks and opportunities to drive growth and profitability
- Lead the Pricing team, including financial review of new deals, expansions, and renegotiations; own, refine and improve Pattern’s financial deal model; evaluate new products and business models; and pricing related to promotional activities
- Lead Commercial Finance’s Annual Operating Plan and forecasts, scenario modelling, and month end close activities
- Develop and mentor the Commercial Finance team, fostering a data-driven and collaborative environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10-15+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in a commercial finance leadership role, preferably within fast-paced, omnichannel retail or e-commerce environments
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred
- Combines strategic leadership with a hands-on approach, actively engaging in the details while setting the standard through personal example
- Exceptional analytical and soft skills, with a proven track record of translating complex data into actionable insights and influencing executive decisions through strong communication, collaboration, and leadership
- Thrives in a fast pace culture, enjoys problem solving, and uses data to sift through the noise
- Curiosity regarding AI, automation, and emerging commerce trends
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Builds trusted relationships with executive leadership
- Influences key commercial decisions through strong business partnership
- Successfully develops and grows team capability
- Anticipates business risks and opportunities before they emerge
- Simplifies complex business challenges into actionable recommendations
- Drives adoption of innovative tools and processes
CAREER GROWTH
- Exposure to executive leadership and company-wide decision making
- Opportunity to influence major commercial initiatives
- Opportunity to shape the future direction of Commercial Finance
SUCCESS METRICS
First 30 Days
- Personally review and assess deal models and P&L inputs alongside the team to master Pattern’s marketplace nuances.
- Work directly with sales and commercial leads to uncover friction points in pricing and contract workflows.
- Conduct 1:1s to learn the business mechanics from the ground up and build credibility with key stakeholders.
By 60 Days
- Assume full responsibility for critical financial deal models, applying your own rigorous analysis to evaluate risks.
- Translate complex performance data into simplified recommendations for high-stakes commercial strategy.
- Implement streamlined reporting and forecasting workflows based on your 30-day observations.
At 90 Days
- Serve as the primary strategic thought partner for Finance Leadership and the Chief Commercial Officer while maintaining active, "boots on the ground" operational involvement.
- Drive the adoption of AI-driven processes to automate tasks, mentoring the team on hands-on technology implementation.
- Lead and Support evaluation and operationalization of new products and their monetization models
TEAM DYNAMICS
You will work with the other Commercial Finance team members who will report directly to you and be supervised by the VP of Finance. You will also be mentored by the Chief Financial Officer and meet with them periodically to discuss your performance. This team is data driven and results oriented. You will collaborate regularly with members of your team to implement actionable solutions. Ideas and input are encouraged from all members.
COMPANY CULTURE
We Are Looking For Individuals Who Are
- Game Changers - A game changer is someone who looks at problems with an open mind and shares new ideas with team members, regularly reassesses existing plans and attaches a realistic timeline to goals, makes profitable, productive, and innovative contributions, and actively pursues improvements to Pattern’s processes and outcomes.
- Data Fanatics - A data fanatic is someone who recognizes problems and seeks to understand them through data, draws unbiased conclusions based on data that lead to actionable solutions, and continues to track the effects of the solutions using data.
- Partner Obsessed - An individual who is partner obsessed clearly explains the status of projects to partners and relies on constructive feedback, actively listens to partner’s expectations, and delivers results that exceed them, prioritizes the needs of your partners, and takes the time to create a personable experience for those interacting with Pattern.
- Team of Doers - Someone who is a part of a team of doers uplifts team members and recognizes their specific contributions, takes initiative to help in any circumstance, actively contributes to supporting improvements, and holds themselves accountable to the team as well as to partners.
HIRING PROCESS
- Initial phone interview with Pattern’s talent acquisition team
- Video interview with a hiring manager or additional member of the Finance team
- Video Topgrading interview
- Onsite interview with a panel of department leaders followed by an onsite lunch
- Professional reference checks
- Executive review
- Offer
APPLICATION TIPS
- Discuss professional accomplishments with specific data to quantify examples
- Provide insights on how you can add value and be the best addition to the team
- Focus on mentioning how you would be partner obsessed at Pattern
- Share experience on any side projects related to data and analytics
WHY WORK AT PATTERN?
Benefits
Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the ecommerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolves quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include:
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Onsite Fitness Center
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Casual Dress Code
- Competitive Pay
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 401(k) match. Pattern matches 100% of the first 3% in eligible compensation deferred and 50% of the next 2% in eligible compensation deferred.
Pattern provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! We want you to use your skills to push one of the fastest-growing companies headquartered in the US to the top of the list. Pattern accelerates brands on global ecommerce marketplaces leveraging proprietary technology and AI. Utilizing more than 66 trillion data points, sophisticated machine learning and AI models, Pattern optimizes and automates all levers of ecommerce growth for global brands, including advertising, content management, logistics and fulfillment, pricing, forecasting and customer service. Hundreds of global brands depend on Pattern’s ecommerce acceleration platform every day to drive profitable revenue growth across 60+ global marketplaces—including Amazon, Walmart.com, Target.com, eBay, Tmall, TikTok Shop, JD, and Mercado Libre. To learn more, visit pattern.com or email [email protected]. Pattern has been named one of the fastest growing tech companies headquartered in North America by Deloitte and one of best-led companies by Inc. We place employee experience at the center of our business model and have been recognized as one of Newsweek’s Global Most Loved Workplaces®.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Head of Commercial Finance leader to serve as a key strategic thought partner to executive leadership, helping shape critical business decisions across pricing, monetization, channel strategy, and long-term growth across the organization’s commercial operations. In this highly visible role, you'll have a seat at the table for some of Pattern's most important commercial conversations, influencing the future of a rapidly evolving global e-commerce business. If you thrive at the intersection of finance, strategy, technology, and e-commerce, this is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful impact while helping define what's next for the industry. This is a full-time role and will work a hybrid schedule based in Lehi, UT.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with executive, commercial, and sales leadership to provide guidance on pricing, monetization, channel strategy, and contract reviews, while evaluating commercial risks and opportunities to drive growth and profitability
- Lead the Pricing team, including financial review of new deals, expansions, and renegotiations; own, refine and improve Pattern’s financial deal model; evaluate new products and business models; and pricing related to promotional activities
- Lead Commercial Finance’s Annual Operating Plan and forecasts, scenario modelling, and month end close activities
- Develop and mentor the Commercial Finance team, fostering a data-driven and collaborative environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10-15+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in a commercial finance leadership role, preferably within fast-paced, omnichannel retail or e-commerce environments
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred
- Combines strategic leadership with a hands-on approach, actively engaging in the details while setting the standard through personal example
- Exceptional analytical and soft skills, with a proven track record of translating complex data into actionable insights and influencing executive decisions through strong communication, collaboration, and leadership
- Thrives in a fast pace culture, enjoys problem solving, and uses data to sift through the noise
- Curiosity regarding AI, automation, and emerging commerce trends
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Builds trusted relationships with executive leadership
- Influences key commercial decisions through strong business partnership
- Successfully develops and grows team capability
- Anticipates business risks and opportunities before they emerge
- Simplifies complex business challenges into actionable recommendations
- Drives adoption of innovative tools and processes
CAREER GROWTH
- Exposure to executive leadership and company-wide decision making
- Opportunity to influence major commercial initiatives
- Opportunity to shape the future direction of Commercial Finance
SUCCESS METRICS
First 30 Days
- Personally review and assess deal models and P&L inputs alongside the team to master Pattern’s marketplace nuances.
- Work directly with sales and commercial leads to uncover friction points in pricing and contract workflows.
- Conduct 1:1s to learn the business mechanics from the ground up and build credibility with key stakeholders.
By 60 Days
- Assume full responsibility for critical financial deal models, applying your own rigorous analysis to evaluate risks.
- Translate complex performance data into simplified recommendations for high-stakes commercial strategy.
- Implement streamlined reporting and forecasting workflows based on your 30-day observations.
At 90 Days
- Serve as the primary strategic thought partner for Finance Leadership and the Chief Commercial Officer while maintaining active, "boots on the ground" operational involvement.
- Drive the adoption of AI-driven processes to automate tasks, mentoring the team on hands-on technology implementation.
- Lead and Support evaluation and operationalization of new products and their monetization models
TEAM DYNAMICS
You will work with the other Commercial Finance team members who will report directly to you and be supervised by the VP of Finance. You will also be mentored by the Chief Financial Officer and meet with them periodically to discuss your performance. This team is data driven and results oriented. You will collaborate regularly with members of your team to implement actionable solutions. Ideas and input are encouraged from all members.
COMPANY CULTURE
We Are Looking For Individuals Who Are
- Game Changers - A game changer is someone who looks at problems with an open mind and shares new ideas with team members, regularly reassesses existing plans and attaches a realistic timeline to goals, makes profitable, productive, and innovative contributions, and actively pursues improvements to Pattern’s processes and outcomes.
- Data Fanatics - A data fanatic is someone who recognizes problems and seeks to understand them through data, draws unbiased conclusions based on data that lead to actionable solutions, and continues to track the effects of the solutions using data.
- Partner Obsessed - An individual who is partner obsessed clearly explains the status of projects to partners and relies on constructive feedback, actively listens to partner’s expectations, and delivers results that exceed them, prioritizes the needs of your partners, and takes the time to create a personable experience for those interacting with Pattern.
- Team of Doers - Someone who is a part of a team of doers uplifts team members and recognizes their specific contributions, takes initiative to help in any circumstance, actively contributes to supporting improvements, and holds themselves accountable to the team as well as to partners.
HIRING PROCESS
- Initial phone interview with Pattern’s talent acquisition team
- Video interview with a hiring manager or additional member of the Finance team
- Video Topgrading interview
- Onsite interview with a panel of department leaders followed by an onsite lunch
- Professional reference checks
- Executive review
- Offer
APPLICATION TIPS
- Discuss professional accomplishments with specific data to quantify examples
- Provide insights on how you can add value and be the best addition to the team
- Focus on mentioning how you would be partner obsessed at Pattern
- Share experience on any side projects related to data and analytics
WHY WORK AT PATTERN?
Benefits
Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the ecommerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolves quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include:
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid Holidays
- Onsite Fitness Center
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Casual Dress Code
- Competitive Pay
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- 401(k) match. Pattern matches 100% of the first 3% in eligible compensation deferred and 50% of the next 2% in eligible compensation deferred.
Pattern provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Lead with your CPA or CFA credentials
Employers sponsoring a Head of Finance visa need to demonstrate specialty occupation. Holding a CPA, CFA, or MBA signals exactly the degree-level expertise USCIS looks for, strengthening both the petition and your candidacy.
Target companies with a sponsorship track record
Mid-size companies scaling toward an IPO or acquisition actively sponsor finance leadership. These employers have done it before, understand the process, and won't hesitate when a strong candidate needs H-1B or O-1 visa support.
Frame your experience around complexity and scale
USCIS approves Head of Finance petitions when the role is complex enough to require specialized knowledge. Highlight board reporting, multi-entity consolidation, or fundraising experience to justify the specialty occupation classification.
Consider the O-1A if your H-1B lottery odds are unfavorable
Finance executives with notable achievements, press coverage, or significant compensation relative to peers may qualify for the O-1A. It has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a strong alternative for senior candidates.
Get the LCA employer conversation started early
Your employer files the Labor Condition Application before any visa petition can proceed. Raising this early in negotiations, ideally before offer acceptance, avoids delays and signals you understand the process.
Document the degree-to-role connection clearly
USCIS looks for a direct relationship between your academic background and the Head of Finance duties. A finance, accounting, or economics degree maps cleanly, but an MBA can also bridge the gap if your work history supports it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Head of Finance considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Head of Finance is consistently approved as a specialty occupation. USCIS recognizes that the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Petitions are strengthened when the job description emphasizes duties like financial reporting, forecasting, and capital structure decisions that require specialized theoretical and practical knowledge.
Do I need a CPA to get visa sponsorship for a Head of Finance role?
A CPA isn't strictly required, but it significantly helps. Many employers treat it as a strong preference, and it reinforces the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B visa petition. An MBA in finance or a relevant master's degree can carry similar weight. What matters most to USCIS is that your credentials directly relate to the duties of the role.
What types of companies sponsor visas for Head of Finance positions?
Venture-backed startups preparing for a funding round, private equity-backed portfolio companies, and mid-size enterprises with international operations are the most active sponsors. Large public companies also sponsor but move more slowly. Browse Head of Finance roles with confirmed sponsorship on Migrate Mate to identify which employers are actively hiring internationally.
Can I qualify for an O-1A visa as a Head of Finance?
Possibly, if you can demonstrate extraordinary ability in the business or finance field. Qualifying evidence includes a high salary relative to peers, press or industry coverage, board or advisory roles, and contributions to major financial transactions. The O-1A has no lottery and no cap, which makes it worth exploring seriously if you've missed the H-1B lottery or are already in the U.S. in a different status.
How long does it take to get an H-1B approved for a Head of Finance role?
Standard H-1B processing takes four to six months after the October 1 start date, assuming cap-subject selection in the spring lottery. Premium processing cuts USCIS adjudication to 15 business days for an additional fee, which most employers sponsoring a senior hire will agree to. Add two to three months before October 1 for the lottery registration and LCA filing, so the full timeline from job offer to work authorization is typically seven to nine months.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Head Of Finance 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.