The Hidden ROI of Interim Staff for Controls Testing and Compliance

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In today’s fast-moving regulatory environment, finance and accounting teams are under mounting pressure to meet compliance deadlines, maintain strong internal controls, and respond to ever-changing audit requirements. While many organizations focus on the immediate costs of staffing, they often overlook a critical truth: strategic interim staffing for controls testing and compliance can deliver significant, long-term ROI.

Why Interim Staff for Controls Testing Makes Sense

Controls testing and compliance processes can be resource-intensive, especially during peak audit seasons, regulatory changes, or system implementations. Internal teams already managing day-to-day responsibilities may struggle to keep up, leading to delays, errors, or costly compliance gaps.

By bringing in specialized interim professionals, companies gain:

• Immediate Expertise – Access experienced professionals who understand SOX, internal controls frameworks, and compliance testing methodologies. 

• Scalability on Demand – Ramp resources up or down based on workload and deadlines. 

• Fresh Perspective – External professionals can identify control gaps and process improvements that internal teams might overlook. 

The “Hidden” Return on Investment

While cost savings from avoiding overtime and reducing burnout are clear, the hidden ROI of interim staffing goes deeper:

1. Avoiding Penalties and Fines: Regulatory non-compliance can lead to significant penalties. Interim experts ensure that testing is completed accurately and on time, reducing risk exposure.

2. Enhancing Audit Readiness: Interim staff can help prepare for external audits by documenting controls, conducting walkthroughs, supporting remediation, streamlining the audit process, and potentially lowering audit costs.

3. Protecting Core Operations: With controls testing offloaded to interim professionals, in-house teams can focus on strategic priorities like forecasting, budgeting, and operational finance.

4. Improving Long-Term Processes: Many interim professionals bring best practices from multiple industries, leaving behind improved processes and documentation that deliver value long after their engagement ends.

5. Reducing Turnover Risk: By easing the workload during compliance peaks, companies can improve morale and retention, avoiding the high costs of replacing burned-out staff.

   
   

When to Consider Interim Support

Organizations often see the greatest ROI from interim staff when:

• Facing year-end compliance deadlines

• Preparing for or undergoing SOX audits

• Implementing new ERP or financial systems

• Expanding into new markets with additional compliance requirements

• Experiencing turnover in key finance or compliance roles

  
  

How BGSF Can Help

At BGSF, we understand the urgency and precision required in controls testing and compliance work. Our Finance & Accounting staffing services connect you with vetted professionals experienced in compliance testing, internal audit, and regulatory reporting. Whether you need support for a few weeks or several months, we tailor our solutions to your timelines, industry, and compliance needs.

We deliver:

• Skilled interim professionals with controls testing and audit backgrounds

• Flexible staffing models to meet fluctuating workloads

• Access to niche expertise without long-term headcount commitments

• Rapid onboarding to hit deadlines without sacrificing quality

Strategic Compliance Support That Delivers Lasting ROI

Your compliance obligations are non-negotiable, and meeting them shouldn’t come at the expense of your team’s well-being or your organization’s strategic goals. With the right interim support, you can reduce risk, protect productivity, and uncover long-term process improvements that keep delivering ROI year after year.

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