Revolutionizing how companies and finance professionals win

The war for talent needs a new battle plan. Paro solves for this by freeing professionals from the confines of traditional work, in turn democratizing access to the business solutions that companies need.

An exclusive, adaptable workforce without boundaries

Paro has proven the best person for a job may not be in your town, or even your state. Over the last five years, we’ve helped thousands of clients achieve their goals by providing immediate access to our exclusive network of remote finance experts.

Our CPAs, bookkeepers, accountants, controllers, financial analysts, auditors and CFOs have been carefully selected from tens of thousands of applications, and they’ve often worked at the Big Four, so clients have security knowing the right expertise is at their fingertips whenever it’s needed.

We attract and retain this top talent by empowering entrepreneurial finance professionals to build their own businesses doing what they love, on their own terms. Our experts know Paro’s marketplace makes a statement about the professional they are, and our curated matches provide the clients they desire.

When I find myself looking for clients, I go right to Paro to find any opportunities that suit my skill set. I’ve been paired with several quality clients without having to invest in expensive marketing tools. Paro has been great for my business growth.

Denise
Paro Expert

100+

finance &
accounting services

2%

of applicants
accepted

15

years average
experience

4.8

average expert
rating by clients

Working with Paro has been a very rewarding experience. The team was able to quickly identify a truly remarkable candidate for a CFO/Comptroller role, onboard her to our team, and deliver on mission-critical budgeting and financial operations. Boris has become a part of our team, provides her insights and expertise, and is a pleasure to work with.

Shanon
Paro Client

Bespoke solutions to achieve business goals

Paro is on the frontline of unlocking sustainable business growth by providing flexible access to financial expertise. Through our proprietary AI-powered platform, we analyze your company’s needs, define the solution and precisely match you with the expertise you need.

Over the last two years, our experts have provided more than 100 different financial services to clients, ranging from basic bookkeeping and accounting to highly specialized support for fundraises from a $2M seed round through a $100M series C. We hold ourselves accountable to helping achieve your goals and take great pride in our marketplace delivering outcomes that add value.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Anita Samojednik

CEO

“My career has shown how investments in people, technology and operational excellence can drive marketplaces to new heights. At Paro, investments in these areas have already pointed us toward more predictable growth, and I’m excited to accelerate and shape the future of finance work as we scale our professional services marketplace.”

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Michael Burdick

CSO

“Paro has unlocked the next wave of the freelance economy: professional expertise. Our platform provides everything professionals need to confidently build and grow their own business, in turn democratizing access to expert services clients need. We’re only at the starting point for what’s possible as we further enable the human cloud.”

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Saum Mathur

CTO, CPO & CAIO

“AI is at the center of everything Paro does. Algorithms power client experiences, ensure only the highest quality freelance experts are accepted into our network, and match the right available expert with the right client at the right time. AI is also instrumental in shaping Paro’s go-to-market strategy and guiding day-to-day operations.”

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Dan Wywrot

VP, Finance

“The finance department isn’t one of the first places money goes when growing a business. It’s a necessary function, but any extra profits tend to be reserved for growth teams and initiatives. Flexible resourcing for cost center functions like finance is the best way I’ve found to get the support I need while not using up too much space in the budget.”

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Jon Repka

VP, Growth

“The expansion of partner relationships with capital providers and their portfolio companies, complementary technology vendors, and traditional accounting firms is helping solidify Paro as the definitive home for freelance finance and accounting solutions, no matter the company’s size or stage.”

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John Austin

VP, Marketing

“Paro has enabled thousands of clients to accomplish their finance goals while empowering experts to become their own bosses. This foundation gives us the unique ability to build our brand and gain recognition by telling the story of the very real achievements that have been facilitated through our marketplace.”

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Jason Nahani

Chief Revenue Officer

“I love helping businesses grow and compete through technology-enabled supply and demand management. As Paro continues building out innovative predictive AI and algorithmic capabilities, it’s thrilling to see the impact of creating partnerships that are long-lasting and fulfilling for clients and experts.”

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Cathy O'Grady

Fractional Chief People Officer

“We’re hyper-focused on strengthening and engaging our team through growth and development opportunities, enabling a culture of open feedback and implementing our DE&I action plan. As we scale and consider our operations in the future of work, we plan to engage our team in trialing how we can best work in innovative, team-centered ways.”

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Meet Our Leadership Team

Anita Samojednik

CEO

“My career has shown how investments in people, technology and operational excellence can drive marketplaces to new heights. At Paro, investments in these areas have already pointed us toward more predictable growth, and I’m excited to accelerate and shape the future of finance work as we scale our professional services marketplace.”

.

Michael Burdick

CSO

“Paro has unlocked the next wave of the freelance economy: professional expertise. Our platform provides everything professionals need to confidently build and grow their own business, in turn democratizing access to expert services clients need. We’re only at the starting point for what’s possible as we further enable the human cloud.”

.

Saum Mathur

CTO, CPO & CAIO

“AI is at the center of everything Paro does. Algorithms power client experiences, ensure only the highest quality freelance experts are accepted into our network, and match the right available expert with the right client at the right time. AI is also instrumental in shaping Paro’s go-to-market strategy and guiding day-to-day operations.”

.

Dan Wywrot

VP, Finance

“The finance department isn’t one of the first places money goes when growing a business. It’s a necessary function, but any extra profits tend to be reserved for growth teams and initiatives. Flexible resourcing for cost center functions like finance is the best way I’ve found to get the support I need while not using up too much space in the budget.”

.

Jon Repka

VP, Sales

“The expansion of partner relationships with capital providers and their portfolio companies, complementary technology vendors, and traditional accounting firms is helping solidify Paro as the definitive home for freelance finance and accounting solutions, no matter the company’s size or stage.”

.

John Austin

VP, Marketing

“Paro has enabled thousands of clients to accomplish their finance goals while empowering experts to become their own bosses. This foundation gives us the unique ability to build our brand and gain recognition by telling the story of the very real achievements that have been facilitated through our marketplace.”

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Jason Nahani

VP, eCommerce and Supply

“I love helping businesses grow and compete through technology-enabled supply and demand management. As Paro continues building out innovative predictive AI and algorithmic capabilities, it’s thrilling to see the impact of creating partnerships that are long-lasting and fulfilling for clients and experts.”

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Cathy O'Grady

Fractional Chief People Officer

“We’re hyper-focused on strengthening and engaging our team through growth and development opportunities, enabling a culture of open feedback and implementing our DE&I action plan. As we scale and consider our operations in the future of work, we plan to engage our team in trialing how we can best work in innovative, team-centered ways.”

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News & Press Releases

Geo-Shifting Of Work: Global Talent Now Within Reach, And 3,000 Miles Is The New ‘Down The Hall’

Paro, a startup looking to disrupt the Big 4, just tapped a former Groupon exec as CEO as it grows a marketplace for accounting and finance professionals

Paro raises $10 million to offer corporate finance expertise on demand

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Revolutionizing how companies and finance professionals win

An exclusive, adaptable workforce without boundaries

100+

2%

15

4.8

Bespoke solutions to achieve business goals

Meet Our Leadership Team

Anita Samojednik

Michael Burdick

Saum Mathur

Dan Wywrot

Jon Repka

John Austin

Jason Nahani

Cathy O'Grady

Meet Our Leadership Team

Anita Samojednik

Michael Burdick

Saum Mathur

Dan Wywrot

Jon Repka

John Austin

Jason Nahani

Cathy O'Grady

Explore Careers at Paro

News & Press Releases

In The Digital Skills Pipeline, A Shift Away From Traditional Hiring Modes

CFOs Consider The Gig Route To Delivering Value To The Enterprise

Chicago startup Paro raises $25 million in Series B funding

Geo-Shifting Of Work: Global Talent Now Within Reach, And 3,000 Miles Is The New ‘Down The Hall’

Paro, a startup looking to disrupt the Big 4, just tapped a former Groupon exec as CEO as it grows a marketplace for accounting and finance professionals

Paro raises $10 million to offer corporate finance expertise on demand

Manage Your Business's Budget In Four Simple Steps