Leadership
JULIO R MARTINEZ, CPA, CFE
Julio R. Martinez, CFO of Spectrum Business Ventures, Inc., is a highly accomplished senior financial executive with over 25 years of extensive experience in accounting, financial management, and business operations. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Julio has held key leadership positions across various industries, including banking, consulting, and wealth management. His career is distinguished by a proven track record of streamlining business operations, enhancing financial controls, and driving performance improvements for both public and private organizations.
Julio’s career also includes significant experience as a consultant and practitioner. From 2014 to 2021, he operated his own firm, J.R. Martinez, CPA, PA, where he provided high-level consulting, tax preparation, and assurance services to a diverse clientele. His experience spans a wide range of financial disciplines, including internal audit, SOX compliance, SEC reporting, and business consolidation. Notably, he served as the Acting CFO for Bitstop, a BTC ATM company, advising on financial structuring and reporting.
Earlier in his career, Julio held senior financial positions in banking, including as Executive Vice President and CFO at Professional Bank and Senior Vice President and CFO at Union Credit Bank. In these roles, he was responsible for managing the bank’s financial operations, including capital raises, ALCO (Asset-Liability Committee) processes, forecasting, and compliance. He also developed financial models and improved operational efficiency, advising boards and management on key financial decisions.
Julio began his career in public accounting at Morrison Brown Argiz & Co. and BDO Seidman, where he gained deep expertise in financial auditing, risk assessments, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. He also served in various roles at Executive National Bank and BAC Florida Bank, where he was responsible for financial reporting and implementing operational improvements.
A graduate of Barry University with a BS in Accounting, Julio furthered his education at the University of Virginia’s AICPA National Banking School. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
In addition to his professional achievements, Julio served honorably in the United States Marines from 1991 to 1994. His blend of military discipline, financial acumen, and leadership experience has enabled him to deliver exceptional results throughout his career.