How ORBA Cloud CFO Slashed Hiring Costs by 65% and Achieved Time Zone Alignment With Near’s LatAm Talent

ORBA Cloud CFO is a Chicago-based, outsourced NetSuite and QuickBooks bookkeeping, controller and CFO services provider. They were looking for a solution to some of the challenges that present themselves when offshoring where there is time zone misalignment. They needed an efficient, cost-effective solution that aligned with their operational standards to support their growth, all while maintaining client service quality.

Summary

• Challenge: ORBA Cloud CFO needed to fill critical roles quickly. They needed to acquire top-tier talent at reasonable costs who operated within the time zone of their clients without experiencing any communication barriers.
• Why ORBA Cloud CFO chose Near: They were impressed by Near’s clear, thorough recruitment process, which allowed them to select the best-fit candidates.
• Solution: Near provided ORBA Cloud CFO with skilled professionals from Latin America (LatAm) who were aligned with their time zone and met their exact technical requirements.
• Roles hired: Executive Assistant, Staff Accountants.
• Results:
  • 65% cost reduction, saving $159,000 annually compared with US-based hires
  • 13-day recruitment cycle
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by easing the burden on ORBA’s HR team

Challenge

ORBA Cloud CFO needed cost-effective, timely talent that could seamlessly integrate into their team and align with client service standards.

ORBA Cloud CFO needed to supplement their staff accountant role but had some budget and time constraints.

They needed top-tier talent who could work in their time zone, handle client interactions, and manage financial tasks efficiently at a reasonable cost.

Solution

Near’s recruitment process was seamless, with exceptional communication and follow-up, ensuring ORBA Cloud CFO’s needs were addressed at every stage.

Near provided ORBA with skilled professionals from LatAm, who not only matched the job requirements but also aligned with ORBA Cloud CFO’s time zone, ensuring that the misalignment issues they previously faced were completely eliminated.

The onboarding experience further solidified this decision—Near’s team ensured consistent and prompt communication throughout, making the transition smooth and efficient. This level of support allowed ORBA Cloud CFO to focus on their core business functions while Near handled the recruitment of high-quality candidates.

Near allowed ORBA to interview multiple top candidates, ensuring they could choose the best fit for their team. This level of involvement in the hiring process, coupled with Near’s focus on sourcing talent from LatAm, where professionals were better aligned with ORBA’s time zone, made Near an ideal partner.

Near was awesome to deal with. They were extremely timely in their communication, and their support during onboarding was exceptional.

Segdrick Byrd

VP of Client Services at ORBA Cloud CFO

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Near successfully connected ORBA Cloud CFO with candidates who had the right experience and expertise required for the roles. This partnership resulted in the hiring of two staff accountants and an executive assistant.

Results

Near’s partnership enabled ORBA Cloud CFO to cut hiring costs by 65%, expedite the recruitment process, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Partnering with Near provided ORBA Cloud CFO with several key benefits, including:

• 65% reduction in hiring costs: By hiring through Near, ORBA is saving $159,000 annually compared with US-based hires.
• Faster recruitment: ORBA Cloud CFO managed to quickly fill critical roles in as little as 13 days.
• Operational efficiency: Near’s involvement in the recruitment process eased the burden on ORBA Cloud CFO’s HR team, allowing them to focus on other critical tasks.‍
• Time zone alignment: Near provided talent within ORBA Cloud CFO’s time zone, opening the door to seamless, real-time collaboration with clients and team members.

Looking to strengthen your team with top talent while reducing costs? Schedule a complimentary consultation with Near to discover how our tailored recruitment solutions can help you achieve your company’s goals for quality and efficiency.

To learn more about ORBA Cloud CFO, visit ORBA Cloud CFO’s website.

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