Karla Mejia
About Karla Mejia
Karla Mejia serves as the Vice President and Corporate Controller at Ilumno, where she has worked since 2013. She has extensive experience in financial management, having previously held roles at Visa and Kaufman Rossin, and she has played a significant role in implementing SAP systems and optimizing internal controls across Latin America.
Work at Ilumno
Karla Mejia has served as Vice President and Corporate Controller at Ilumno since 2013. In this role, she oversees the corporate budget, forecast, and compensation analysis efforts. Her responsibilities include managing the consolidation of Latin American financial statements into US GAAP. Mejia has played a significant role in standardizing, centralizing, and automating internal controls and processes across multiple countries, enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Visa
Before joining Ilumno, Karla Mejia worked at Visa from 1998 to 2013. She held the positions of Controller and Senior Business Leader for the Latin America and Caribbean regions. During her tenure at Visa, she was instrumental in leading the transition of operational functions to Shared Service Centers, which focused on optimizing cost reduction strategies. Her experience at Visa provided her with extensive knowledge in financial management and regional operations.
Experience at Kaufman Rossin
Karla Mejia began her career at Kaufman Rossin, where she worked as a Senior Accountant from 1995 to 1997. This role provided her with foundational experience in accounting practices and financial reporting. Her time at Kaufman Rossin contributed to her professional development and prepared her for future leadership roles in finance.
Education and Expertise
Karla Mejia holds multiple degrees from Florida International University. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from 1988 to 1995, followed by a Master of Business Administration from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, she achieved a Master of Arts in Business Administration. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in accounting and business management, which she applies in her current role.
Key Contributions in SAP Implementation
Karla Mejia played a key role in the implementation of SAP systems across the Latin American region. This initiative aimed to enhance operational efficiency and streamline financial processes within the organization. Her expertise in managing regional external audits further supports her contributions to improving financial governance and compliance.