Larry A. Vicente, CMA®, is a seasoned finance and management professional whose Certified Management Accountant ANZ credential underscores advanced capability in management accounting, financial strategy, and business acumen. He also holds an MBA, adding breadth in high-level organizational leadership and complex decision-making.
Across 22 years in manufacturing, banking, and financial institutions, he has spent 16 years in accounting and finance operations, reporting, and compliance, with additional leadership in general management and supply chain.
As Group Accounting Manager, he drives budget planning, financial analysis, policy formulation, and process optimization—recognized for cross-department collaboration and value-driven execution.
Discovery of CMA® Philippines
“Being a CMA® is always on my bucket list of continuous learning; it is there waiting to be fulfilled. After graduating with an MBA, I made sure that this was going to be my next step on my growth ladder. So, I did research and discovered CMA® Philippines on their website.
I came across their programs, which focus not only on technical accounting skills but also on strategic business management. Then I signed up, and everything is history.
What really drew me in was how the CMA® Philippines emphasizes practical application and leadership, which aligned with my objective of seeing a business holistically and my ability to make strategic decisions.”
Career Growth with CMA®
“Being part of CMA® Philippines has given me access to insights on strategic management, the benchmark approach, and emerging trends that I can apply to my work. It has helped my career grow by intensifying my outlook beyond traditional accounting and finance.
The CMA® program has also reinforced my professional network, which allows me to learn from peers and leaders of different business industries. Ultimately, CMA® has furthered my confidence in decision-making, which has been invaluable and helped me become an effective leader.”
CMA® in Current Profession
“Having the CMA® has expanded my role as a strategic partner in the business, not just a guy in finance. It furnished me with the ability to translate data into insights, connect costs to creating value, and drive improvements in business operations.
I am able to influence cross-functional teams, guide leaders in decision-making, and build initiatives that impact profitability and sustainability. Overall, it has elevated my contribution to the organization and has made me more strategic, confident, and effective in reaching better outcomes for both team performance and organizational goals.”
Recommendation
“CMA® offers more than technical knowledge; it develops your critical thinking in making sound decisions and seeing the business at a macro-level perspective. CMA® will not only strengthen your skills or broaden your perspective, but it also opens doors to leadership excellence. My advice to someone considering CMA® is to treat it not just as a credential, but as a commitment to becoming an invaluable business decision-maker.
It will challenge you to think outside the box and understand how intelligence drives competitive edge. Pursue it with a clear purpose by redefining your impact. Transform your role from a reporter of numbers to a strategic influencer who steers the organization forward.”