Chris Gallant, CPA, CGMA

Chris Gallant is a Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant who currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at McLean Mortgage. Chris has over ten years of experience in finance and accounting, having previously served as the Senior Vice President of Finance & Accounting at Guidance Residential from March 2010 to July 2020.

At Guidance Residential, Chris was responsible for key aspects of the company's financial strategy and played a key role in influencing the successful completion of key initiatives. Chris's primary areas of focus were Accounting and Finance, and they provided key oversight and leadership toward the annual budgeting process, cash management and debt service, internal controls and policy, external audit, financial reporting, and analysis of key performance metrics. Chris was also a key communicator of financial activities to the Board of Directors of the Guidance Housing Advisory Board.

Chris is a highly experienced and respected financial professional who has played an integral role in the success of Guidance Residential. Chris is a trusted advisor to the CEO and COO and has helped the company achieve its goals through their expertise in financial planning and analysis, accounting, and risk management. Chris is a dedicated professional who takes great pride in their work and is committed to providing the highest level of service to their clients.

Chris Gallant, CPA, CGMA has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Virginia Tech - Pamplin College of Business. Chris also has a certification from the AICPA/CIMA in Chartered Global Management Accountant and a certification from the Virginia Board of Accountancy in Certified Public Accountant.

Some direct reports include Wayan Mullins - Accounting Manager, David Detrick - Servicing Insuring Manager, and Victoria Vakulchyk - Controller. Chris Gallant, CPA, CGMA works with AnneMarie Powers - Construction Lending Vice President, Jim Hodges - EVP and General Counsel, and Reggie Maddox - EVP, Chief Growth Officer. Their manager is James Nader, President & CEO.