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Strategic Finance Leads typically qualify for H-1B visa or O-1 visa sponsorship, as the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, or accounting, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Employers in tech, private equity, and high-growth startups sponsor this title regularly. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world's most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort.
At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career.
Gong is building the intelligence layer that powers how revenue organizations understand their business. As a company at the intersection of AI and enterprise SaaS — and actively transitioning from pure subscription to consumption-based pricing — the financial complexity is increasing and decidedly intriguing. The data is rich, the business model is evolving, and the questions don't have easy answers yet.
This role is for someone who finds that energizing.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Sr. Manager, Corporate FP&A, you will sit at the center of how Gong understands its own financial performance. You will own the analytical work that informs decisions made by the CFO and executive team — not as a support function, but as a real thought partner. If you've spent time in investment banking, consulting, or private equity and want to apply that rigor to directly impact the direction and growth of a fast scaling company, this is the seat.
What you'll do:
- Own the company's consolidated financial model and P&L narrative — not just maintaining it, but constantly challenging it. What assumptions are embedded that haven't been revisited? What does the data suggest that the model doesn't yet reflect?
- Drive ARR forecasting and revenue analytics in close partnership with GTM Strategy — understanding not just what the numbers say, but what is driving them at the cohort, segment, and product level.
- As Gong expands into consumption-based pricing for AI features, build and own the financial framework for modeling hybrid revenue — subscription ARR alongside usage-based and credit-based revenue streams.
- Lead scenario modeling and strategic analysis that informs resource allocation decisions at the executive level — the kind of work where intellectual rigor and sound judgment matter as much as technical execution.
- Co-lead the monthly close review, quarterly forecast cycle, and annual planning process — bringing a point of view to each, not just a package.
- Drive forecast accuracy improvement over time: identify where and why the model misses, develop better leading indicators, and systematically close the gap.
- Support the preparation of CFO-level reporting and management presentations, including monthly financial reviews and QBR materials prepared for leadership — with the expectation that you can tell the story behind the numbers, not just produce the slides.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The profile: You are the person who, when handed a dataset, immediately asks what else should be in it, what the outliers mean, and what the trend looks like three levels down. You have a natural intolerance for surface-level explanations and a habit of asking "what am I not seeing?" before you sign off on any analysis. You've built models under pressure, defended them in rooms full of skeptics, and used the experience to build better ones next time.
Experience
- 8+ years in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, equity research, or high-growth company FP&A — with a track record of owning complex financial analysis end-to-end, not just supporting it.
- Deep command of enterprise SaaS metrics: ARR, NDR, CAC payback, LTV/CAC, cohort retention, gross margin by product line — you don't need to look these up, and you understand the nuances, edge cases, and common misinterpretations behind each.
- Bonus: experience modeling consumption or usage-based revenue — understanding how utilization curves, credit burn rates, and variable COGS interact with a subscription base is a real differentiator here.
- Advanced financial modeling skills; you build models that other people can audit, stress-test, and trust.
- Experience with financial planning tools (Pigment, Adaptive, Anaplan) and ERP/CRM systems; comfortable working across systems and knowing their limitations.
- Prior exposure to high-growth or pre-IPO environments where the playbook isn't written and the work requires building from first principles.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- You hold yourself and others accountable to understanding the why behind the numbers — not just the what.
- You can operate at the level of a CFO presentation and a raw dataset in the same day.
- You write and communicate clearly — the analysis is only as valuable as the decision it enables.
- You thrive in ambiguity, move fast without sacrificing rigor, and have a strong ownership mentality.
WHY THIS ROLE
The financial complexity of Gong's model is increasing — AI-driven consumption pricing layered on top of enterprise SaaS creates analytical challenges that most FP&A teams haven't had to solve yet. The Strategic Finance team is lean by design, which means your work lands directly with the CFO and executive team. The company is at a scale where individual analytical contributions can visibly change how decisions get made.
If you want a role where intellectual curiosity is the job requirement, not a nice-to-have — this is it.
PERKS & BENEFITS
- We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family's needs.
- Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
- Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
- 401(k) program to help you invest in your future.
- Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
- Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
- Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
- Company-wide recharge days each quarter.
- Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.
The annual salary hiring range for this position is $138,000 - $210,000 USD.
Compensation is based on factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, qualification, education, experience, and location. At Gong, we have a location-based compensation structure, which means there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. The total compensation package for this position, in addition to base compensation, may include incentive compensation, bonus, equity, and benefits. Some of our sales compensation programs also offer the potential to achieve above targeted earnings for those who exceed their sales targets.
We are always looking for outstanding Gongsters! So if this sounds like something that interests you regardless of compensation, please reach out. We may have more roles for you to consider and would love to connect.
We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Gong recruiting email communications will always come from the @gong.io domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Gong via other sources should be ignored.
Gong is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is integral to our success, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
INTRODUCTION
Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world's most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort.
At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career.
Gong is building the intelligence layer that powers how revenue organizations understand their business. As a company at the intersection of AI and enterprise SaaS — and actively transitioning from pure subscription to consumption-based pricing — the financial complexity is increasing and decidedly intriguing. The data is rich, the business model is evolving, and the questions don't have easy answers yet.
This role is for someone who finds that energizing.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As Sr. Manager, Corporate FP&A, you will sit at the center of how Gong understands its own financial performance. You will own the analytical work that informs decisions made by the CFO and executive team — not as a support function, but as a real thought partner. If you've spent time in investment banking, consulting, or private equity and want to apply that rigor to directly impact the direction and growth of a fast scaling company, this is the seat.
What you'll do:
- Own the company's consolidated financial model and P&L narrative — not just maintaining it, but constantly challenging it. What assumptions are embedded that haven't been revisited? What does the data suggest that the model doesn't yet reflect?
- Drive ARR forecasting and revenue analytics in close partnership with GTM Strategy — understanding not just what the numbers say, but what is driving them at the cohort, segment, and product level.
- As Gong expands into consumption-based pricing for AI features, build and own the financial framework for modeling hybrid revenue — subscription ARR alongside usage-based and credit-based revenue streams.
- Lead scenario modeling and strategic analysis that informs resource allocation decisions at the executive level — the kind of work where intellectual rigor and sound judgment matter as much as technical execution.
- Co-lead the monthly close review, quarterly forecast cycle, and annual planning process — bringing a point of view to each, not just a package.
- Drive forecast accuracy improvement over time: identify where and why the model misses, develop better leading indicators, and systematically close the gap.
- Support the preparation of CFO-level reporting and management presentations, including monthly financial reviews and QBR materials prepared for leadership — with the expectation that you can tell the story behind the numbers, not just produce the slides.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The profile: You are the person who, when handed a dataset, immediately asks what else should be in it, what the outliers mean, and what the trend looks like three levels down. You have a natural intolerance for surface-level explanations and a habit of asking "what am I not seeing?" before you sign off on any analysis. You've built models under pressure, defended them in rooms full of skeptics, and used the experience to build better ones next time.
Experience
- 8+ years in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, equity research, or high-growth company FP&A — with a track record of owning complex financial analysis end-to-end, not just supporting it.
- Deep command of enterprise SaaS metrics: ARR, NDR, CAC payback, LTV/CAC, cohort retention, gross margin by product line — you don't need to look these up, and you understand the nuances, edge cases, and common misinterpretations behind each.
- Bonus: experience modeling consumption or usage-based revenue — understanding how utilization curves, credit burn rates, and variable COGS interact with a subscription base is a real differentiator here.
- Advanced financial modeling skills; you build models that other people can audit, stress-test, and trust.
- Experience with financial planning tools (Pigment, Adaptive, Anaplan) and ERP/CRM systems; comfortable working across systems and knowing their limitations.
- Prior exposure to high-growth or pre-IPO environments where the playbook isn't written and the work requires building from first principles.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- You hold yourself and others accountable to understanding the why behind the numbers — not just the what.
- You can operate at the level of a CFO presentation and a raw dataset in the same day.
- You write and communicate clearly — the analysis is only as valuable as the decision it enables.
- You thrive in ambiguity, move fast without sacrificing rigor, and have a strong ownership mentality.
WHY THIS ROLE
The financial complexity of Gong's model is increasing — AI-driven consumption pricing layered on top of enterprise SaaS creates analytical challenges that most FP&A teams haven't had to solve yet. The Strategic Finance team is lean by design, which means your work lands directly with the CFO and executive team. The company is at a scale where individual analytical contributions can visibly change how decisions get made.
If you want a role where intellectual curiosity is the job requirement, not a nice-to-have — this is it.
PERKS & BENEFITS
- We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family's needs.
- Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
- Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
- 401(k) program to help you invest in your future.
- Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
- Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
- Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
- Company-wide recharge days each quarter.
- Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.
The annual salary hiring range for this position is $138,000 - $210,000 USD.
Compensation is based on factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, qualification, education, experience, and location. At Gong, we have a location-based compensation structure, which means there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. The total compensation package for this position, in addition to base compensation, may include incentive compensation, bonus, equity, and benefits. Some of our sales compensation programs also offer the potential to achieve above targeted earnings for those who exceed their sales targets.
We are always looking for outstanding Gongsters! So if this sounds like something that interests you regardless of compensation, please reach out. We may have more roles for you to consider and would love to connect.
We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Gong recruiting email communications will always come from the @gong.io domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Gong via other sources should be ignored.
Gong is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is integral to our success, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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Target employers who have filed LCAs for finance roles
Companies that have previously sponsored financial analysts, FP&A managers, or finance directors are far more likely to sponsor a Strategic Finance Lead. Look for employers with a documented history of H-1B filings in finance functions, not just engineering.
Align your degree field directly to the role
H-1B approval for this title depends on demonstrating a direct connection between your degree and the job. Finance, economics, accounting, or business analytics degrees map cleanly. A general business degree with no finance specialization can create friction at USCIS.
Emphasize FP&A, modeling, and strategic planning experience
Sponsoring employers need to justify the specialty occupation requirement. Resumes that highlight financial modeling, scenario analysis, and cross-functional planning signal the specialized knowledge USCIS requires, making the petition stronger and faster to approve.
High-growth startups and tech companies sponsor most frequently
Series B and later-stage startups, SaaS companies, and fintech firms hire Strategic Finance Leads at high volume and have established immigration counsel on retainer. These employers are more accustomed to sponsorship and less likely to treat it as an obstacle.
Request premium processing if your OPT or status is time-sensitive
Standard H-1B processing can take several months. Premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days for an additional fee. If your OPT expiration or 60-day grace period is approaching, raise this with your employer before filing.
Prepare for possible RFEs on specialty occupation
USCIS occasionally issues Requests for Evidence on finance roles, questioning whether the position truly requires a specialized degree. Having a detailed job description, organizational chart, and degree equivalency letter ready in advance significantly reduces response time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Strategic Finance Lead role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Strategic Finance Lead roles that involve financial modeling, forecasting, and capital allocation analysis typically satisfy this standard, particularly when the job description specifies a degree in finance, economics, or accounting as a minimum requirement rather than a preference.
Which visa types are most commonly used to sponsor Strategic Finance Leads?
H-1B visa is the most common path. Australians can also pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is significantly easier to obtain. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under TN visa status using the Economist or Accountant categories, depending on the role's responsibilities. Exceptional candidates with a strong track record in finance leadership may also explore the O-1A for individuals with extraordinary ability.
How can I find Strategic Finance Lead jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, it surfaces roles from employers actively willing to sponsor work visas, filtered by job title and visa type. Most general job boards don't filter by sponsorship status, so you end up applying to roles that won't move forward. Migrate Mate removes that friction and focuses your search on employers already open to sponsoring.
Will my degree field affect H-1B approval for this role?
Directly, yes. The H-1B specialty occupation standard requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, which USCIS ties to your degree field. Finance, economics, accounting, and business analytics degrees align well with Strategic Finance Lead duties. A degree in an unrelated field, even a technical one, may require additional documentation or a credential evaluation to establish relevance.
What happens if USCIS issues an RFE on my Strategic Finance Lead H-1B petition?
An RFE for a finance role most commonly questions whether the position requires a specialized degree or whether your degree matches the role. Your employer's immigration attorney will draft a response with supporting evidence, a detailed job description, organizational chart, expert opinion letters, and your academic credentials. Response timelines are typically 60 to 87 days. Most well-documented petitions survive RFEs without denial.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Strategic Finance Lead 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.