Chris Imbach

About Chris Imbach

Chris is currently the Director of Finance with Holly Poultry, a poultry further processor and wholesale distributor of meat, poultry, fish and other proteins serving the Mid-Atlantic region. He is responsible for leading the general ledger accounting, FP & A, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll departments.Across his career, Chris has had extensive experience in both corporate accounting and FP & A roles. Previously, he worked as the Controller of Sports & Social Holding Co. at Live! Hospitality & Entertainment, supporting the organic growth of the company\'s mid-size districts and standalone stores in its Sports & Social and PBR concepts. Additionally, Chris worked as the Controller of Accounting & Financial Reporting at Aerotek, where he led a team of professionals who provided comprehensive financial insights and guidance to key executives and senior leadership. During his six plus years at Aerotek, he advanced through several roles, demonstrating his proficiency and versatility in financial accounting, reporting, and analysis.Chris began his career in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he served clients in key industries, including healthcare, private equity, venture capital, and staffing. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Maryland with Bachelor\'s degrees in Accounting and Finance, and has been a Certified Public Accountant for twelve years.

Experience

1. Director of Finance

   Holly Poultry

   Sep 2024 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US

   Evaluate cash position and liquidity, lead cash forecasting, sign checks and authorize wires, safeguard company financial resources, and manage all banking relationships.• Provide financial leadership on capital projects, facility upgrades, and process improvements, including ROI analysis, financing strategy, and risk assessment.• Partner with operations leadership to align financial insights with production performance, leveraging data on yield maintenance, labor efficiency, and cost tracking.• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, tax advisors, and vendors, to strengthen financial position and secure favorable terms.• Identify, evaluate, and secure opportunities for alternative financing, including state and local grants, federal initiatives, and tax credits, to facilitate growth initiatives.• Oversee monthly close and consolidated financial reporting, manage external financial statement audits, and ensure tax compliance.• Drive the annual budget process and rolling forecasts across multiple entities, delivering actionable insights for executive decision-making.• Lead the development of Board of Advisors presentation materials, deliver analysis of financial performance, and offer recommendations on strategic initiatives.

Education

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance

  2008 — 2012

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting

  2008 — 2012