Aaron Martin
About Aaron Martin
Aaron Martin is the Chief Financial Officer at Hiya Inc., with extensive experience in finance, operations, and strategic growth across various companies.
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Aaron Martin is currently the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Hiya Inc., where he has been serving since 2021. In this role, he oversees finance, operations, legal, and HR functions for a global company with multiple non-US subsidiaries. He manages a team of 21 employees across these key areas.
Previous Roles
Before joining Hiya Inc., Aaron Martin held various finance and leadership roles. He worked at Marchex as a Finance and Corporate Development Consultant from 2020 to 2021 and served as a Startup and Venture Capital Advisor while being self-employed during the same period. Aaron was the CFO at Yapta from 2016 to 2019, where he played a key role in the company's acquisition by Coupa Software in December 2019. Other notable positions include FP&A Director at INRIX, Finance Director at Tellabs Access, and various roles at Marlin Equity Partners, Cornerstone Research, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Martin holds an MBA in Finance & Economics from Columbia Business School, earned from 2007 to 2009. He also has a Master's in Accounting from the University of Southern California, completed in 2002, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington, obtained in 2001. His expertise includes board and investor relationships, financial planning, cash flow management, capital allocation, sales and marketing analysis, and financial reporting.
Professional Background
Aaron Martin's career spans various finance and corporate strategy roles across multiple companies. His deep experience includes positions at PwC, Cornerstone Research, Marlin Equity Partners, Tellabs Access, and INRIX before his role as CFO at Yapta. He has a strong background in strategic growth, financial planning and analysis, and investor relations, contributing to significant company achievements such as Yapta’s acquisition.
Achievements
Aaron Martin’s notable achievements include his pivotal role in Yapta's acquisition by Coupa Software in December 2019. He has successfully managed and led teams in finance, operations, legal, and HR functions, overseeing critical areas for global companies with multiple non-US subsidiaries. His career demonstrates a consistent track record of contributing to strategic growth and financial stability across various organizations.