Alma Santillan, Cpa
About Alma Santillan, Cpa
Alma Santillan, CPA, is the Global Controller and Philippines Geo Head at Elevate, with extensive experience in finance, accounting, and compliance across multiple international locations.
Current Role at Elevate
Alma Santillan serves as the Global Controller and Philippines Geo Head at Elevate. In this role, she oversees financial operations and strategic initiatives within the organization. Her extensive background in finance and compliance supports her leadership in managing financial reporting and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Previous Experience in Finance
Alma Santillan has held various finance-related positions across multiple organizations. She worked at GCP Applied Technologies as the Manager of FP&A and Head of Compliance and Business Transformation from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she was a Team Leader for Asia Pacific Finance at Chevron Holdings from 2005 to 2007 and served as a Senior Business Analyst in multiple roles at Chevron from 2000 to 2013.
Expertise in SAP and Shared Services
With over 15 years of experience in SAP, Alma Santillan has developed a strong proficiency in finance and accounting systems. She has worked in shared services centers in various international locations, including Houston, Manila, and Bangkok, which has enhanced her understanding of global finance operations.
Educational Background
Alma Santillan studied at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila in 1970. Her educational background laid the foundation for her career in finance and accounting, which she has built upon through extensive professional experience in major corporations.
Career Development and Compliance Leadership
Alma Santillan has a background in both finance and compliance. She has led business transformation initiatives at GCP Applied Technologies, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and compliance standards. Her experience includes serving as a senior accountant at a foreign bank's Philippine branch before transitioning to roles in major corporations.