Do you have a financial controller who's equipped with the skills your business needs to stay competitive and prepare for the future? Today’s controllers are more than number crunching operators—they’re strategic partners who can help drive growth and drive financial stability. From forecasting and budgeting to mastering advanced reporting tools, these are the 6 skills your business should look for in a controller to elevate financial operations. #financialcontroller #accountingcontroller #financeandaccounting #accounting #accountingleadership
Paro
Financial Services
Chicago, Illinois 44,277 followers
Harnessing the power of people and technology to empower businesses and professionals to go beyond.
About us
Paro is an AI-powered marketplace that delivers finance and accounting solutions to businesses through a combination of expert fractional talent, data-driven tools and guiding insights. By harnessing the power of people and technology, our growth platform provides flexible options, ranging from transaction processing support to corporate development and financing strategy, to solve core business challenges and drive growth. The result enables businesses and experts to go beyond even their loftiest goals. Paro is a remote-first company that plans time together. We have proven through our last few years of considerable growth that we can accomplish great things no matter where we work. As such, we operate a virtual-first hybrid model that enables employees to connect virtually and in-person with events that focus on DEI, mental health and fun. Additionally, to support our ambitious plans and teams, we hold events that bring teams together a few times a year for training, collaboration, innovation, networking and social connection. We currently hire from the following states: AZ, FL, IL, IN, MI, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX and WA.
- Website
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https://paro.ai
External link for Paro
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Accounting, Bookkeeping, Strategic Advisory, CFO Services, Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Systems & Process, Internal Audit & Assurance, Controller Leadership, Corporate Development, Corporate Tax Filing, Tax Advisory, Financial Modeling, Budgeting & Forecasting, ERP Implementation, Data Visualization, M&A, Fundraising Support, Financial Reporting, and Full Charge Bookkeeping
Locations
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Primary
343 W Erie St
Chicago, Illinois, US
Employees at Paro
Updates
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One of the best tools companies can use for ongoing business growth is cost-benefit analysis, or CBA. CBA gives companies a framework to evaluate choices and ensure they proceed with the most profitable actions and avoid costly ones. During economically volatile periods, smart businesses factor CBA into their overall financial strategy. In the latest issue of the Paro Finance Forecast newsletter, CFOs in the Paro expert network share the key components of CBA, tips for discussing the results with stakeholders, common pitfalls to avoid and more. #futureoffinance #financialanalysis #cfo #financetransformation
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Accounting leaders: Join us at the Winning Ways conference, November 7-8 in Chicago. Hosted by Winding River Consulting and Koltin Consulting Group, Inc., this year’s conference aims to empower the next generation of accounting leaders with the skills, insights and confidence they need to lead effectively. Attendees will leave with the tools and knowledge to ensure their firm is not only ready for the future, but leading the way. The Paro team will be there to share how our U.S.-based, on-demand talent can seamlessly integrate with your teams and boost your firm's capacity for busy season—or help in many other ways so you can build an efficient, profitable practice. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gEEWureF #AccountingInnovation #PracticeManagement #WinningWays #CPAFirm
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Future-proof your operational planning with approaches that really move the needle. These days, staying ahead means using proactive planning techniques and optimizing resources to adapt swiftly. Swipe through the carousel to discover how finance leaders can gain real-time visibility, leverage agile forecasting and connect performance to business impact. Then, download our full ebook to get more in-depth understanding on how to elevate your operational planning capabilities. https://lnkd.in/gJDBKZYN #finance #futureoffinance #businessoperations #financialanalysis #operationalplanning
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Audits can be daunting - but with the right preparation, they can also be a valuable opportunity for growth and improvement. Our latest video shares 8 essential tips to simplify the audit preparation process and set your team up for success. From organizing your financial documents to fostering clear communication with your auditor, we've got practical guidance for both seasoned professionals and those new to the audit process. Ready to turn audit prep challenges into opportunities? Watch the video to uncover actionable steps for audit success: https://lnkd.in/gRbrTEhd #audit #tips #compliance #auditpreparation #finance
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Scaling a startup always comes with challenges—managing cash burn, preparing for funding and building the right infrastructure... the list goes on. Keyo successfully faced these hurdles head-on as they worked to further their growth. With the expertise of a fractional CFO from Paro's expert network, Keyo established more sophisticated financial processes, ensured compliance and built the foundation needed to secure their next stage of funding. The result? Not only did they successfully raise investor capital, but they also positioned themselves to strategically expand into new markets. Download the success story to see how Paro helped Keyo go from startup to scale-up through expert financial guidance. #customersuccessstory #casestudy #startup #cfo #businessgrowth
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Mid-market companies that manage their working capital effectively are up to 4x more efficient at improving cash flow than their peers, giving them a significant competitive advantage. In an ongoing unpredictable economic climate, optimizing working capital isn’t just a financial task—it's the cheapest, easiest and fastest way to access more cash. Find out how to improve your working capital management so it becomes a strategic driver for liquidity, resilience and long-term growth for your business: https://lnkd.in/ddcHzAiG #workingcapital #midmarketgrowth #businessgrowth #financeandaccounting #financialstrategy
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Implementing effective internal controls doesn't have to be daunting. Swipe through our carousel for a step-by-step guide on how to set up robust controls that ensure SOX compliance and protect your company's financial integrity. Then, learn even more in our full blog post: https://lnkd.in/d2m8A7V6 #FinancialCompliance #InternalControls #SOX #financeandaccounting #controller
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Tired of the month-end close crunch? Nearly 2/3 of finance teams that automate reconciliations are closing their books within a week, but only 25% of teams that don't yet automate achieve the same close time. In this 90-second video, we break down 7 steps to speed up your month-end close process using automation, from AI-powered reconciliations to automated journal entries. Watch to get practical tips to implement in your business. https://lnkd.in/dnaYVd9N #monthendclose #financeandaccounting #financeautomation #accountingandaccountants #controller
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Proactive risk management isn't a choice anymore—it's a necessity. From new competitors to evolving environmental and cybersecurity risks, these vulnerabilities can quickly impact your bottom line. Finance leaders have the unique ability to turn risk management into a profitability driver. How? By leveraging a finance expert’s industry knowledge and analytical skills to assess insurance policies, model worst-case scenarios, and prevent costly surprises. Swipe through the carousel to see how risk is evolving and how outsourcing finance expertise can help your business stay ahead. And for more strategies from a Paro fractional CFO, read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gTSWexiM #finance #cfos #riskmanagement #forecasting #financeleadership