Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Department: Finance & Accounting
Work Location: Plot, No. 11-A17, SIPCOT IT Park, Fifth Cross Rd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603103
Work timings: 7:30 PM - 4:30 AM IST (Fixed Saturday & Sunday Week offs)
Company LinkedIn URL- https://in.linkedin.com/company/w3global
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with deep expertise in the
US Staffing & Recruitment industry. The CFO will be a strategic business partner responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with US labor and tax regulations, and guiding long-term business growth. The role requires strong knowledge of
payroll funding, vendor management, client billing cycles, and compliance with US employment laws.
Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives in the staffing domain.
- Partner with the CEO and leadership team to support decision-making, profitability, and growth.
- Provide insights into revenue forecasting, client profitability, and operational efficiency.
Accounting & Compliance
- Oversee accounting operations, payroll, and billing specific to US staffing contracts (W2, C2C, 1099).
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, US labor laws, IRS regulations, and state tax requirements.
- Manage audits, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and financial models.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and funding requirements, especially for payroll cycles in staffing.
- Develop financial KPIs and dashboards for management reporting.
Risk Management
- Assess and mitigate financial risks, including client credit exposure and vendor agreements.
- Ensure proper insurance, legal, and compliance coverage for US staffing operations.
Operational Excellence
- Streamline billing processes, payroll funding, time sheet approvals, and vendor payments.
- Implement cost-control initiatives without compromising service delivery.
- Oversee ERP/financial systems integration with staffing platforms (e.g., Bullhorn, Workday, NetSuite, QuickBooks, etc.).
Team Leadership
- Build, mentor, and lead the finance team across geographies (onsite/offshore).
- Foster collaboration with HR, Operations, and Sales teams for smooth payroll and compliance management.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Education: CPA, CFA, MBA (Finance) or equivalent preferred.
- Experience: 12 - 18 years in Finance, with at least 5+ years as a senior finance leader in the US Staffing / Recruitment industry.
- Strong understanding of US payroll, taxes, funding models, and compliance requirements.
- Proven expertise in financial planning, cash flow management, and investor reporting.
- Experience managing vendor relationships, banking, and funding partners.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Knowledge
- Familiarity with staffing models: W2, C2C, 1099, and SOW contracts.
- Experience working with MSP/VMS platforms (Fieldglass, Beeline, etc.).
- Knowledge of immigration-related cost structures (H1B, OPT, Green Card).
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive executive salary + performance-based bonus.
- Equity/ESOP options may be offered for the right candidate.
- Comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and other benefits.
About Company
At W3Global, we stand at the forefront of staffing excellence, committed to a singular mission: streamlining the recruitment journey to connect the ideal candidate with the perfect role, precisely when it's needed.
- Established in the year 2006, we have grown into a trailblazing staffing entity, with an expansive footprint across 6 countries (USA, Canada, UK, India, Poland, and Australia) and growing and a resounding global presence that echoes from our headquarters in Frisco, Texas.
- Over the past 15+ years, we've undergone an extraordinary evolution, transcending our humble beginnings of just four individuals to blossom into a dynamic team of 500+ employees. This journey has propelled us into a prominent role as premier providers of recruitment and staffing solutions across a spectrum of industries, ranging from IT, accounting/finance, legal, engineering, government, and human resources, all the way to executive staffing. Our dedication is clear: placing people in positions where they thrive.
