Chris Defrain, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Emmaus, Pennsylvania, United States

• Growth Consulting Services (Chris DeFrain Consulting LLC), Emmaus, PA
• December 2022 - PresentProvide part-time CFO services to privately held businesses in need of financial leadership. Services include financial strategy development, cash flow optimization, and profitability analysis..

Emmaus

I work with six other Emmaus Borough Council members, our Borough Manager and our Mayor to plan and execute on the direction of the Borough. We are fortunate to have a great Police Department, Ambulance Department, Fire Department, Administrative Team and Public Works Team. I am currently the Borough Council Vice President and head of the Budget and.

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

• Red Robin (Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group, Allentown, PA
• June 2009 – December 2022Vice President of Strategic Planning & Business Development (October 2020 – December 2022)I spearheaded growth for $70MM restaurant group, collaborating directly with CEO and Board of Directors.
• Instrumental to 50% revenue growth in 13 years for $70MM restaurant group, expanding from 17 to 21 restaurants, and delivering guidance to organization with 2100 team members.
• Formed Talon Restaurants LLC as VP of Strategic Planning/Business Development, negotiating area development agreement to build 15 Wingstop restaurants. They successfully opened three restaurants by December 2022.

Allentown, Pennsylvania Area

• Red Robin (Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group, Allentown, PA
• June 2009 – December 2022Chief Financial Officer | CFO (March 2010 – October 2020)I spearheaded growth for $70MM restaurant group, collaborating directly with CEO & Board of Directors to develop strategic business.
• Instrumental to 50% revenue growth in 13 years for $70MM restaurant group, expanding from 17 to 21 restaurants, & delivering guidance to organization with 2100 team members. Demonstrated Leadership & Coaching Skills:
• Overhauled accounting organization, automating processes as necessary, identifying & promoting key talent into leadership roles, establishing decision-making framework, & introducing training programs.
• Prioritized executive development programs, developing Staff Accountant into CFO role, helping her to succeed in COVID challenges, enabling her to join Executive team, & inviting her to all Board meetings.
• Delivered trusted leadership to organization after Founder/President passed away (within 7 months of start at company), guiding Board & Executive team through strategic planning through “The Great.

Alburtis, PA

Fiscal consulting for the Borough of Alburtis. Reviewed financial information and made recommendations to Borough Council and the Borough Manager.

• Buckno Lisicky & Company, Allentown, PA
• 1998 – May 2009CPA | Partner | ShareholderI was promoted through the ranks from a paraprofessional to a Shareholder role, identifying potential clients and delivering leadership in client relations, P&L analysis, tax.
• Introduced new beginning-to-end internal department, offering wide range of services including financial statements, check writing, bookkeeping, and Corporate, Partnership, and Personal Tax Returns.
• Built collaborative relationships with key clients including McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Subway franchisees.
• Created successful accounting and bookkeeping package focused on quick-service restaurants.
• Sparked and supported firm growth through technology, introducing an accounting and bookkeeping package, automating Excel files, and developing training programs to upskill paraprofessional team.

I worked construction for Semmel Excavating and Engleman's Concrete before going back to College to get my Bachelors degree.

Bachelors, Business / Accounting

Attended Muhlenberg College at night and on weekends while working full-time at a CPA Firm.

Education record