Technical Accounting Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Technical Accounting Manager roles attract H-1B and O-1 sponsorship from Big Four firms, multinational corporations, and publicly traded companies. A CPA license and a degree in accounting or finance are typically required. Employers value GAAP expertise, consolidation experience, and technical research skills. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, will play a leadership role within energyRe’s accounting team, supporting the VP, Accounting in overseeing financial operations for development projects, operating projects and investment partnerships. This individual will ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies, support internal and external reporting, and contribute to maintaining a culture of accuracy, accountability, and operational excellence. This position will report to the VP, Accounting and will be based in either our Charleston, SC or Houston, TX office.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, providing guidance on complex accounting issues
- Research, document, and implement accounting treatment for non-routine and complex transactions, including: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), Tax equity structures and HLBV accounting and Joint ventures and partnership arrangements
- Partner with leadership on structuring transactions to ensure optimal accounting outcomes
- Manage intercompany activity and consolidation rules
- Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements across corporate, development, and operating entities
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Review and approve journal entries to maintain compliance with accounting standards
- Review project level workpapers
- Manage and enhance investor, lender, and management reporting packages, ensuring clarity and insight
- Lead coordination of external audits, acting as a primary liaison with auditors
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, partnership agreements, and lender requirements
- Strengthen and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, building a high-performing team
- Drive process improvements, automation, and scalability across accounting and reporting functions
- Maintain and optimize the ERP and general ledger structure
- Support M&A activities, including diligence, integration, and purchase accounting
- Oversee intercompany transactions and consolidation processes
- Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams on strategic initiatives
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, preferred
- CPA license, required
Required Experience
- Eight (8) years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, including four (4) years of managerial or supervisory experience, is required
- Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, public accounting, or project-based industries is strongly preferred
- Must have previous knowledge of U.S. GAAP reporting requirements
- Proficiency in intercompany transactions and eliminations
- Knowledge of HLBV
Other Skills
- Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees, vendors, and company contacts
- Competent computer skills to perform essential functions listed above
- Must have good research and analytical skills
- Must have strong consultative personality and a sense of urgency
- Ability to source information from disparate sources and to distill into key takeaways
- In depth understanding of financial statements
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Comfortable working with and communicating with diverse groups of people
- Must be able to pay strong attention to detail
Physical Requirements
The Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, may be required to endure the following physical activities, environmental conditions, and physical demands:
- remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions
- repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
INTRODUCTION
The Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, will play a leadership role within energyRe’s accounting team, supporting the VP, Accounting in overseeing financial operations for development projects, operating projects and investment partnerships. This individual will ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies, support internal and external reporting, and contribute to maintaining a culture of accuracy, accountability, and operational excellence. This position will report to the VP, Accounting and will be based in either our Charleston, SC or Houston, TX office.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, providing guidance on complex accounting issues
- Research, document, and implement accounting treatment for non-routine and complex transactions, including: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), Tax equity structures and HLBV accounting and Joint ventures and partnership arrangements
- Partner with leadership on structuring transactions to ensure optimal accounting outcomes
- Manage intercompany activity and consolidation rules
- Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements across corporate, development, and operating entities
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Review and approve journal entries to maintain compliance with accounting standards
- Review project level workpapers
- Manage and enhance investor, lender, and management reporting packages, ensuring clarity and insight
- Lead coordination of external audits, acting as a primary liaison with auditors
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, partnership agreements, and lender requirements
- Strengthen and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, building a high-performing team
- Drive process improvements, automation, and scalability across accounting and reporting functions
- Maintain and optimize the ERP and general ledger structure
- Support M&A activities, including diligence, integration, and purchase accounting
- Oversee intercompany transactions and consolidation processes
- Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams on strategic initiatives
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, preferred
- CPA license, required
Required Experience
- Eight (8) years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, including four (4) years of managerial or supervisory experience, is required
- Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, public accounting, or project-based industries is strongly preferred
- Must have previous knowledge of U.S. GAAP reporting requirements
- Proficiency in intercompany transactions and eliminations
- Knowledge of HLBV
Other Skills
- Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees, vendors, and company contacts
- Competent computer skills to perform essential functions listed above
- Must have good research and analytical skills
- Must have strong consultative personality and a sense of urgency
- Ability to source information from disparate sources and to distill into key takeaways
- In depth understanding of financial statements
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Comfortable working with and communicating with diverse groups of people
- Must be able to pay strong attention to detail
Physical Requirements
The Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, may be required to endure the following physical activities, environmental conditions, and physical demands:
- remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions
- repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Accounting Manager
Target employers with established sponsorship programs
Big Four accounting firms, Fortune 500 companies, and large financial institutions have dedicated immigration teams and sponsor H-1B visas regularly. These employers are far more likely to have established processes than smaller regional firms.
Ensure your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to be in a specific field directly related to accounting or finance. A degree in a different discipline, even with years of accounting experience, can complicate your H-1B specialty occupation approval significantly.
Get your CPA license before applying
Many employers treat an active CPA license as a requirement, not a preference, for manager-level roles. It also strengthens your H-1B petition by reinforcing the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies to accounting positions.
Highlight technical accounting research experience
Experience researching and applying ASC codification topics, drafting technical memos, and advising on complex transactions is what distinguishes a Technical Accounting Manager from a general accountant. Emphasize this clearly in your resume and job applications.
Understand the H-1B cap and lottery timing
Most Technical Accounting Manager roles are subject to the annual H-1B cap and lottery. Registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. Plan your job search timeline around this window to avoid gaps in work authorization.
Consider cap-exempt employers as an alternative path
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government entities are exempt from the H-1B cap. Some offer technical accounting roles and can file petitions year-round, bypassing the lottery entirely and providing a faster path to status.
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Do Technical Accounting Manager roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, but approval is not automatic. USCIS has historically scrutinized accounting roles, requiring evidence that a specific bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is a standard minimum requirement for the position. Employers typically support petitions with a detailed job description showing GAAP research, ASC codification analysis, and technical memo writing, tasks that substantiate the specialty nature of the role.
Is a CPA license required to get visa sponsorship for this role?
Not legally required by USCIS, but most employers listing Technical Accounting Manager roles treat an active CPA as a minimum requirement. Without one, your application is less competitive and your H-1B petition carries more risk of a Request for Evidence challenging the specialty occupation standard. Completing your CPA before your job search strengthens both your candidacy and your petition.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor a Technical Accounting Manager?
Big Four firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), large multinational corporations with complex consolidation needs, and publicly traded companies managing SEC reporting requirements are the most consistent sponsors. These employers handle high volumes of immigration petitions annually and have internal legal teams or preferred immigration counsel. You can browse sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters jobs by visa sponsorship availability.
Can I qualify for an O-1A visa as a Technical Accounting Manager?
Potentially, if you've achieved measurable distinction in the field. O-1A requires evidence such as receipt of significant awards, published work, speaking at industry conferences, or a high salary relative to peers. Most Technical Accounting Managers won't meet this threshold early in their careers, but senior professionals with a track record of notable contributions in technical accounting standard-setting or advisory roles may have a credible case.
What happens to my H-1B sponsorship if I change employers mid-status?
H-1B portability allows you to change employers without losing status, provided your new employer files a transfer petition before your current status expires and the new role also qualifies as a specialty occupation. For Technical Accounting Managers, the new employer must still support the petition with a qualifying job description. Gaps between petitions can be risky, so timing the transition carefully with an immigration attorney is advisable.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Technical 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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