Paul Hido
Paul Hido
CFO
Northeast Ohio
About
Paul is an experienced financial professional with a diverse background on both the accounting and the finance side. Paul is skilled at change management, working with acquired companies, or troubled companies, and leading them through transition.
Paul has also had responsibility for HR, IT, and Operations. Paul is also an entrepreneur and has been an adjunct professor in accounting and finance at Kent State University and Walsh College.
Get to know Paul’s other interests
Other Interests
- What is your favorite way to spend free time? Martial arts and fishing
- What are you passionate about? Teaching! In business and martial arts
- What are your favorite activities? Practicing martial arts or a quiet day on the lake
Before FocusCFO
Paul spent 30 years in financial management roles, primarily in the manufacturing industry. These roles were on the Controllership side (Plant, Division, and Corporate Controller), as well as the Finance side (CFO, VP of Finance, Director of FP&A). These companies included Arthur Andersen, Worthington Steel, American Axle & Manufacturing, Henry Schein, SIFCO Industries, and Transtar Industries.
Paul earned his BBA from Cleveland State University, and his MBA from the University of Michigan.
What attracted you to FocusCFO?
I love the idea of helping small business achieve their goals. A fractional CFO has a great opportunity to bring their ‘tool kit’ and really aid these growing businesses.
At FocusCFO, we help you direct your financial strategy and achieve your goals, giving you the freedom to change your life.
FocusCFO provides expert to help entrepreneurs like you overcome these obstacles and achieve sustainable, transferable business value.
Part of Your Team
Our experienced CFOs become an embedded part of your leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance to drive growth and profitabilityC-Level Experience
Benefit from the insights of seasoned financial executives who have decades of experience working in industry, not just for it, as financial executives and entrepreneurs.Team Approach
Leverage the collective wisdom of our collaborative team of CFOs - decades of expertise and best practices derived from a culture of collaboration and teamwork.THE VALUE PYRAMID PROCESS
Guiding entrepreneurs on the climb to building sustainable, transferable business value
Our fractional CFOs provide the expertise of a full-time CFO at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale your support as needed. You will gain a clear understanding of your financial performance, streamline your operations, and develop a strategic roadmap for success.
