Chris Smith

Chris Smith currently serves as Executive Director of Business Unit Finance at kSARIA, a position held since June 2025. Previously, Chris was with Charles River Laboratories from June 2017 to June 2025, where roles included Director of Business Management for Federal Contracts and Director of Government Accounting and Compliance. In these positions, Chris led a cross-functional team in managing federal contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and centralizing finance support functions. Prior experience includes various finance roles at BAE Systems, where responsibilities encompassed financial reporting, compliance management, and pricing analysis. Chris holds an MBA in Corporate Finance from St. Edward's University and a BS in Business Administration from Babson College.