Juan Martinez

Managing Director

YA Group

Biography

Juan Martinez is a Managing Director at YA Group with over 20 years of experience in forensic accounting. He specializes in fidelity and crime claim investigations and economic damage calculations, with responsibilities that include leading complex financial analyses, overseeing investigative engagements, and providing guidance on high‑stakes claims. His work also encompasses FEMA reimbursement claims and litigation support, with particular focus on matrimonial, shareholder, and partnership disputes.

Juan’s background includes extensive experience conducting forensic examinations across a wide range of industries and claim types. He has deep expertise in analyzing financial irregularities, tracing funds, and evaluating economic loss, bringing a disciplined and analytical approach to each engagement. His career includes supporting counsel and insurers with fact‑based financial insights that inform decision‑making in disputed matters.

Juan is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds specialty designations from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). His additional areas of specialization include forensic investigations, valuation matters, and fraud‑related financial analysis. Known for his detail‑oriented approach and clear communication style, he consistently delivers reliable and comprehensive findings in complex financial cases.

Credentials

  • Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV)
  • Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Professional Experience

  • 2026 - Current | Managing Director of Forensic Accounting | YA Group
  • 2022 - 2025 | Vice President | Lowers Forensics International / LFI FAC LLC
  • 2020 - 2022 | Vice President | Procor Solutions + Consulting
  • 2017 - 2021 | Manager | Mark S. Gottlieb, CPA PC
  • 2009 - 2016 | Manager | HSNO
  • 2005 - 2008 | Senior Accountant | RGL Forensics

Education

  • Hunter College - Bachelor of Science - Accounting - New York - New York

Licenses

  • 100733 - New York - Certified Public Accountant