Hugh Glazer is a seasoned fractional CFO with 24 years of experience providing interim and outsourced CFO services to private companies and nonprofits. With over 30 years as a certified public accountant, he has built and led finance and business operations teams across more than ten organizations, developing deep expertise in project-revenue based business models. Hugh specializes in professional services organizations, particularly architecture firms, advertising agencies, and consulting companies, where he focuses on project profitability optimization, budgeting, and financial planning for multi-location operations.
He has mentored over 150 CEOs through the Goldman Sachs/Babson 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative, a prestigious 13-week business education program for growth-oriented entrepreneurs. Hugh earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Babson College in 1977 and remains actively involved with the institution as a coach for leadership programs and judge for business plan competitions. Throughout his career, Hugh has consistently delivered dramatic results for clients facing complex financial challenges, including strategic guidance during partner buyouts, business transitions, and organizational restructuring initiatives.