Michael Martin, CPA

Principal at Michael Martin CPA Inc. | Year-end Reporting, Tax & Advisory | Corporate Finance Leader

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

About

I am a Chartered Professional Accountant and the Principal of Michael Martin CPA Inc., a Kamloops-based CPA practice focused on corporate year-end financial statements, tax, and advisory services for owner-managed businesses. My practice supports clients with financial statement compilation engagements, corporate tax compliance, and practical business advice, with an emphasis on clear, reliable reporting and sound decision-making. I take a judgment-driven approach, helping clients understand their financial position, manage risk, and navigate business and tax matters with confidence. I focus on bringing clarity to complex and ambiguous financial issues. This includes translating technical accounting and tax matters into clear, practical insight, as well as advising on financial processes, internal controls, and operational improvements through thoughtful use of technology and structured workflows. In addition to my practice, I bring over a decade of experience in corporate finance within highly regulated environments. This experience strengthens my approach to financial governance, internal controls, and risk management, and allows me to provide practical, real-world perspective to the businesses I serve. I value clarity, integrity, and professional standards in all aspects of my work.

Experience

  • Principal at Michael Martin CPA Inc.
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Provide financial statement compilation engagements for small and medium-sized businesses. • Deliver corporate and personal tax compliance services, along with practical tax planning and advisory for business owners and individuals. • Advise clients on financial reporting, tax, and business matters, helping them understand their financial position, manage risk, and make informed decisions. • Support improvements in financial processes, internal controls, and use of technology to enhance efficiency and overall financial management. • Responsible for firm practice management, compliance, and risk oversight, including CSQM 1, AML, privacy, and CPA professional standards. • Design and manage the firm’s IT systems and digital presence, including website, SEO, and marketing initiatives.

  • BCLC (Kamloops, BC)
    • Manager, Corporate Finance, iGaming
      May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

      • Lead a corporate finance team of 12–13 supporting a $450M+ iGaming business within a highly regulated Crown corporation environment. • Oversee financial operations, governance, and controls, and support strategic initiatives by translating complex financial issues into clear, decision‑ready insight for leadership. • Serve as finance lead for major platform and operational initiatives, aligning reporting requirements, controls, and delivery needs to manage risk and support execution. • Drive process improvement and modernization initiatives, including SAP B2B and BTP enhancements.

    • Manager, Financial Reporting & Standards
      Feb 2023 - May 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Led a team of 10 accountable for enterprise financial reporting, accounting standards, and year‑end audit in a complex, regulated environment. • Owned financial statement integrity, audit coordination, and IFRS assessments, strengthening governance and the reliability of financial information. • Partnered with senior leadership to modernize reporting and close processes through Workiva and Blackline, improving efficiency and control effectiveness.

    • Senior Specialist, Financial Reporting & Standards
      Mar 2022 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr

      • Served as a senior technical and team lead for consolidated IFRS financial reporting and year‑end audit activities. • Provided accounting assessments and guidance in areas of judgment while supporting leadership in maintaining strong control and governance practices during periods of change.

  • Principal at Michael Martin CPA Inc.
    Sep 2019 - Sep 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    • Provided financial statement compilation engagements to small businesses. • Provided corporate and personal tax services to business owners and individuals.

  • Controller at Oilers Entertainment Group
    Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 · 6 mos

    • Led accounting and finance operations in a fast‑paced operating environment, supporting financial reporting, capital accounting, treasury activities, and forecasting. • Played a key role in the organization’s transition from ASPE to IFRS, providing financial analysis and judgment during a period of structural and reporting change.

  • BCLC (Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada)
    • Senior Specialist, Finance Operations, iGaming
      May 2019 - Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      • Supported finance operations for the iGaming business unit, leading a team of 6 and contributing to process and control improvements in a growing, regulated environment.

    • Senior Accountant, Finance Operations, iGaming
      Dec 2018 - May 2019 · 6 mos

      • Finance operations and project management. • Implemented IFRS 9 and 15 standards.