Chris Fong serves as the Chief Financial Officer at SETC Pros, Inc., where he leverages over 20 years of finance and strategy experience to drive financial strategy, operational excellence, and corporate growth. SETC Pros is a leading tax and legal solutions provider dedicated to delivering transformative financial relief through the Self-Employed Tax Credit (SETC) and the FFCRA refund program. Chris plays a critical role in ensuring the company’s revolutionary tax preparation platform empowers self-employed individuals impacted by the pandemic in 2021 by offering a simple, automated solution to amend taxes.
Chris brings a wealth of expertise in finance operations, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate development, and investment banking. Having held leadership positions at startups and publicly traded companies, Chris has successfully guided organizations through complex financial landscapes. He has led fundraising efforts for high-growth companies, including:
• Planet Labs: Series D Round, $168M raised, closed December 2018.
• Proxy: Series B Round, $42M raised, closed November 2019.
At SETC Pros, Chris implements FP&A best practices, setting ambitious growth and margin targets while maintaining operational efficiency. His experience working with founders, young executives, and C-suite leaders across engineering, sales, product, marketing, legal, and HR enables him to foster collaboration and drive strategic alignment.
Chris’s distinguished career includes roles at leading international banks, such as Citigroup and Credit Suisse, where he honed his expertise in technology M&A, private equity, and strategic finance. Promoted to Vice President during the 2008 financial crisis, he demonstrated resilience and adaptability under challenging circumstances.
Chris’s ability to navigate both junior and senior-level finance roles has given him a deep understanding of what it takes to build long-term, sustainable, and profitable business models. His leadership ensures SETC Pros continues to deliver impactful financial solutions, simplifying and automating tax relief for self-employed individuals and small businesses while fostering financial resilience and recovery for those most affected by the pandemic.
Additionally, Chris maintains strategic relationships, including partnerships such as his collaboration with the General Manager of TikTok North America, ensuring SETC Pros remains at the forefront of innovation and technology.