Paro

Paro is a Chicago-based platform that gives businesses direct access to finance and accounting professionals, without the delays and overhead of traditional hiring. Since 2015, the company has been connecting organizations with highly vetted fractional experts and full-service accounting firms through a combination of AI-driven matching and hands-on support. For businesses looking to outsource finance functions or fill critical back-office gaps, Paro offers a faster, more targeted path than conventional staffing routes. The core services span a broad range of finance and accounting needs. Businesses can engage Paro for bookkeeping, financial reporting, fractional finance leadership, tax support, and day-to-day back-office outsourcing. For companies that need more permanent coverage, Paro's talent acquisition offering supports full-time employee recruiting within the finance function. Clients can work with individual professionals or connect with full-service accounting firms depending on the scope and complexity of the engagement. A proprietary AI matching system sits at the center of the platform. It draws on data across more than 60 industries and 250 skill sets to identify professionals from the top 2% of applicants, typically 20 times faster than conventional hiring channels. Matched professionals and firms come ready to integrate with existing tools and processes, reducing ramp time significantly on new engagements. Paro serves businesses at every stage of growth, from early-stage companies building their first finance function to established organizations managing a sudden vacancy or scaling capacity ahead of a major push. The platform's emphasis on data-rich insights means clients are not just matched with available talent but with someone whose background aligns with where the business is headed next. The company was founded by Michael Burdick, who began his career at Deloitte, and is led today by CEO Anita Samojednik, who brings executive experience from Groupon, Ladders, and Vonage. That combination of deep finance domain knowledge and technology-platform expertise shapes how Paro approaches every client engagement. If your business needs fractional finance support, back-office outsourcing, or help hiring a permanent accounting professional, Paro offers a free consultation to assess the fit and map out next steps.