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Vice President of Accounting roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application before sponsorship, and the annual H-1B cap and lottery apply unless the employer is cap-exempt.
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As a Fund Accounting & Administration, Assistant Vice President, you will be
- Supervising and mentor colleagues at the associate levels.
- Managing client relationships with both client personnel and fund investors.
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial work paper packages including portfolio schedules, accruals and PCAP allocations.
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes.
- Review and/or preparation of annual tax work paper packages.
- Review and/or preparation of capital calls and distributions, including notices and release merged documents.
- Reviewing monthly bank reconciliations and post journal entries.
- Reviewing quarterly management fee calculations.
- Review and/or preparation of various client related correspondence.
- Work with database team regarding client deliverables such as financial statements, capital calls and distribution notices.
- Heavy client interaction on a daily basis.
- Coordination of annual audit and tax return preparation with Big 4 accounting firms.
- Review and/or preparation of waterfall and capital account allocations.
- Understand how to navigate through limited partnership agreement.
- Review and/or preparation of estimated tax workpapers.
- Maintain working relationship with all client contacts, including investment professionals, investors, auditors, lawyers and banking personnel.
- Ensure compliance with investment fund legal documents, i.e. partnership agreement.
- Assist accounting managers to ensure compliance with investment fund agreements and other legal documents.
- Special client projects.
- Manage internal workflow and client deadlines.
During the course of normal day to day operation, be responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- An ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure, and simultaneously handle multiple assignments
Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the proven ability to multi-task and to work efficiently to meet client deliverables.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- At least 10 years of Fund Accounting experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience
- Experience with alternative investment asset classes, complex fund structures and fee calculations desired
- Working knowledge of MRI, Oracle Financials, Yardi is a plus
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $130,000 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Who we are looking for
As a Fund Accounting & Administration, Assistant Vice President, you will be
- Supervising and mentor colleagues at the associate levels.
- Managing client relationships with both client personnel and fund investors.
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial work paper packages including portfolio schedules, accruals and PCAP allocations.
- Reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes.
- Review and/or preparation of annual tax work paper packages.
- Review and/or preparation of capital calls and distributions, including notices and release merged documents.
- Reviewing monthly bank reconciliations and post journal entries.
- Reviewing quarterly management fee calculations.
- Review and/or preparation of various client related correspondence.
- Work with database team regarding client deliverables such as financial statements, capital calls and distribution notices.
- Heavy client interaction on a daily basis.
- Coordination of annual audit and tax return preparation with Big 4 accounting firms.
- Review and/or preparation of waterfall and capital account allocations.
- Understand how to navigate through limited partnership agreement.
- Review and/or preparation of estimated tax workpapers.
- Maintain working relationship with all client contacts, including investment professionals, investors, auditors, lawyers and banking personnel.
- Ensure compliance with investment fund legal documents, i.e. partnership agreement.
- Assist accounting managers to ensure compliance with investment fund agreements and other legal documents.
- Special client projects.
- Manage internal workflow and client deadlines.
During the course of normal day to day operation, be responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
- An ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure, and simultaneously handle multiple assignments
Excellent administrative and organizational skills with the proven ability to multi-task and to work efficiently to meet client deliverables.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- At least 10 years of Fund Accounting experience, including 3+ years of supervisory experience
- Experience with alternative investment asset classes, complex fund structures and fee calculations desired
- Working knowledge of MRI, Oracle Financials, Yardi is a plus
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $130,000 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
VP of Accounting roles require a directly related degree, not just years of experience. A CPA license or a master's in accounting strengthens your specialty occupation argument if your undergraduate field isn't accounting specifically.
Request your PERM audit file early
If your employer pursues EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship after your H-1B, PERM labor certification takes 12 to 18 months minimum. Ask HR to start the process during your first or second H-1B period, not at year five.
Search Migrate Mate for verified LCA sponsors
VP of Accounting positions with active H-1B LCA filing history are searchable on Migrate Mate by role and location. This tells you which employers have sponsored comparable titles before, so you target companies already familiar with the process.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your offered salary meets at least the Level III or IV prevailing wage for your metro area. Employers filing an LCA must certify this wage, and underpayment is a common reason for USCIS RFEs on H-1B petitions.
Clarify cap-exempt status with your target employer
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government entities are H-1B cap-exempt, meaning you can file outside the annual lottery. VP of Accounting roles at these organizations are rarely advertised this way, so ask HR directly.
Negotiate H-1B transfer terms before resigning
If you're already in H-1B status, you can start with a new employer once the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for approval. Get written confirmation from your new employer that the petition has been filed before your last day at the current job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a VP of Accounting role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. VP of Accounting positions require at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, which satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation definition. USCIS will scrutinize whether the degree field directly relates to the job duties, so your employer's offer letter and job description should explicitly tie accounting degree requirements to the role's responsibilities.
Which visas can sponsor a VP of Accounting position?
The H-1B is the most common path, covering initial status of up to three years, extendable to six. Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap and no lottery. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN visa if the role fits the USMCA accountant category. All three require a specialty occupation degree match and an employer-filed Labor Condition Application.
How do I find VP of Accounting employers who actively sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for accounting and finance leadership roles, searchable by city and job title. This surfaces companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for comparable positions, which significantly shortens your research time and targets conversations with HR teams experienced in work visa sponsorship.
Can a VP of Accounting role qualify for an EB-2 NIW green card without employer sponsorship?
A National Interest Waiver self-petition is possible but difficult for a VP of Accounting role. NIW requires showing your work has substantial merit and national importance and that waiving the PERM labor certification serves the national interest. Standard corporate accounting leadership rarely meets this bar. Most VP-level candidates pursue employer-sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 through PERM instead.
What happens to my H-1B status if my VP of Accounting role is eliminated?
You enter a 60-day grace period after your employment ends, during which you can find a new H-1B employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a new I-129 petition before that grace period expires. This clock starts immediately on your last day, so having an active job search before any organizational restructuring is announced is important.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Vice President of Accounting 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.