Roberto G. Gonzales, CGPA®, is a distinguished finance and management professional whose expertise is formally recognized by his certification. This credential validates his advanced proficiency in governance, performance, and accountability principles, which are central to his extensive career. With over 38 years of experience in corporate finance, management accounting, and strategic leadership, he has built a formidable career implementing systems and financial procedures that maximize organizational profitability and operational excellence.
His career is marked by significant leadership roles as a Group Comptroller, Finance Director, and CFO for major corporations across diverse industries such as entertainment, manufacturing, and healthcare. A strategic leader, he has successfully directed financial transformations, strengthened internal controls, and guided complex due diligence and system integrations.
This deep operational experience is complemented by over 28 years in academia as a Dean and graduate school lecturer, where he has shaped future business leaders. The combination of his certified expertise, cross-functional corporate leadership, and academic contributions establishes him as a preeminent authority in financial governance and strategic management.
His Motivation to Pursue CGPA®
“As I encountered the CGPAs in the website, I am motivated to explore, for at my age and statute, taking international certification exams is not anymore practical. The details of the CGPA® program opens an avenue to be part of a Global Organization, obtain new insights and learnings without the rigors of reviewing and taking an exam.
Being part of this group will lead to more innovations, learnings, and even share the same with the present and future aspirants in the profession. It opens an alley to share and gain knowledge and new learnings through interaction and bench marking.”
How He Prepared and the Most Rewarding Part
“In complying with the requirements, it motivated me further, for I have just have to put together my credentials earned in my previous experiences and interactions with several professional organizations.
The rewarding part is being recognized as a professional for it was earned through the years of experience and exposures.”
Benefits He Experienced After Becoming a CGPA®
“Honestly, not much as of this time, just have something new to share with my peers and my students.”
How the Credential Opened Opportunities or Enhanced His Role
“Still looking forward on further opportunities, but being recognized gives a boost to my existing client in developing their trust as their consultant and to my students as a motivating tool to encourage them to excel further.”
His Advice to Other Accountants
“Consider the option to be recognize, for it will in one way or the other boost your morale and motivated to innovate, share, and be a role model to others.”
