Director of Financial Audit - US Staffing

Role Overview

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Director of Financial Audit Global Staffing Operations to lead and strengthen financial audit, compliance, and risk management across our global staffing and workforce solutions business .

This role will provide strategic and operational leadership over audits related to payroll, billing, revenue recognition, margin integrity, and regulatory compliance , with a strong focus on U.S. staffing operations , MSP/VMS-driven clients , and multi-country delivery models .

Based in Noida, India , this role will partner closely with U.S.-based Finance, Payroll, Compliance, Legal, and Operations leaders , ensuring audit rigor while enabling scalable and compliant growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Strategy & Leadership

• Define and own the global financial audit strategy for staffing operations
• Develop annual and quarterly risk-based audit plans
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 35 financial auditors
• Establish audit standards, methodologies, and documentation practices
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on audit and risk matters

2. Global Payroll & Timekeeping Oversight

• Oversee audits of payroll for:
• U.S. W-2 consultants
• International contractors and employees
• High-volume contingent workforce
• Ensure compliance with:
• U.S. FLSA and state wage & hour laws
• MSP/client-specific payroll rules
• Country-specific labor regulations for offshore/onshore delivery
• Identify systemic payroll risks, leakage, and misclassification exposure

3. Client Billing, Revenue & VMS Audits

• Direct audits of client billing across:
• Direct enterprise clients
• MSP/VMS programs
• Ensure accuracy of:
• Pay vs bill rates
• Markups and margins
• Overtime and premium billing
• Expense and reimbursement charges
• Oversee compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Review billing disputes, credits, and write-offs from a controls perspective

4. Margin, Cost & Profitability Governance

• Provide executive-level oversight of:
• Gross margin trends by client, region, and service line
• Margin leakage and erosion drivers
• Partner with Finance and Operations to:
• Strengthen margin controls
• Improve pricing discipline
• Reduce unprofitable engagement

5. Regulatory, Tax & Compliance Leadership

• Oversee audits related to:
• U.S. federal, state, and local payroll taxes
• Workers compensation and unemployment insurance
• Contractor classification (W-2 vs 1099)
• Global statutory compliance
• Lead preparation and response for:
• Government audits
• Client audits
• Third-party and MSP audits

6. Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Design and monitor internal controls over:
• Payroll processing
• Billing approvals
• Rate changes and exceptions
• Vendor and offshore payments
• Identify and mitigate fraud risks, including:
• Ghost employees
• Duplicate or unauthorized payments
• Timecard manipulation
• Champion continuous improvement in control effectiveness

7. Systems, Data & Technology Audits

• Oversee audits across:
• ATS platforms
• VMS/MSP systems
• Payroll systems
• ERP and accounting platforms. Currently we use Quick Books but looking to move to an ERP in the next 1-2 years.
• Ensure end-to-end data integrity across:
• Timekeeping Payroll Billing General Ledger
• Partner with IT and Product teams to improve auditability and automation

8. Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

• Present audit findings and risk assessments to:
• Global Finance leadership
• U.S. operations executives
• Legal and Compliance teams
• Deliver clear, actionable executive summaries
• Track remediation plans and ensure timely closure of audit issues

9. Process Improvement & Advisory Role

• Act as a strategic advisor on:
• Scaling global staffing operations
• Entering new geographies or MSP programs
• Audit readiness for M&A, investor diligence, or SOX-style controls
• Drive automation and efficiency across audit and finance processes

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Payroll and billing accuracy rates
• Margin variance reduction
• Audit findings closure rate
• Revenue leakage identified and recovered
• Compliance incidents reduced
• Audit cycle time and efficiency improvements

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. Prefer Chartered Accountants with very strong accounting/audit background.
• 1015+ years of experience in:
• Financial audit
• Staffing, IT services, or professional services environments
• Proven experience managing audit teams
• Strong expertise in:
• Staffing pay/bill models
• MSP/VMS billing environments
• Payroll and labor compliance (U.S. focused)
• Experience working with U.S.-based stakeholders

Preferred

• CPA, CIA, CFE, or equivalent certification
• Experience with:
• Global staffing firms
• High-volume payroll operations
• Familiarity with:
• ASC 606
• SOX-style controls
• Global compliance frameworks

Why This Role Is Critical at US Tech Solutions

The Director of Financial Audit ensures:

• Financial integrity in a complex, high-volume staffing business
• Compliance across multiple geographies and client models
• Margin protection in a competitive staffing market
• Audit readiness for clients, regulators, and investors