Wade Martin, Cpa
About Wade Martin, Cpa
Wade Martin is a Global Controller with extensive experience in accounting and finance. He holds a Master of Accountancy from Baylor University and has worked in various roles at KPMG and Cloudmed before joining Island in 2024.
Work at Island
Wade Martin serves as the Global Controller at Island, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he contributes to the development and management of the accounting technology stack, which enhances financial operations and reporting capabilities. He plays a significant role in vendor contract management and treasury operations, acting as a trusted business partner within the executive team. His responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Education and Expertise
Wade Martin earned a Master of Accountancy from Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business in 2013, completing the program in 11 months. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting from the same institution, which he completed in 2013 after five years of study. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his professional expertise in accounting and finance.
Professional Background
Wade Martin has extensive experience in accounting and finance, primarily with KPMG US, where he held various positions from 2012 to 2019, including Audit Intern, Audit Associate, Audit Senior Associate, and Audit Manager. He also worked at Cloudmed, an R1 company, from 2019 to 2023, where he progressed from Director, Assistant Controller to Cloudmed Interim Controller. Prior to his current role, he served as VP - Controller at Kofile from 2023 to 2024.
Achievements at KPMG and Cloudmed
During his tenure at KPMG, Wade Martin provided strategic analysis and evaluation of current and projected future performance, supporting informed decision-making. At Cloudmed, he led the external financial statement audit during the company's transition to R1 RCM, ensuring accurate financial integration. He also optimized the ERP system to improve the efficiency of financial processes, coordinated financial close processes, and managed the adoption of new accounting standards.