Claire Martell

About Claire Martell

Numbers don\'t just tell a story—they build the roadmap for a company\'s future. As a CPA and Co-Founder of Murdock Martell, I have spent decades helping high-growth startups and established companies transform complex financial data into actionable strategic growth.Founders and executive teams are often stretched thin. At Murdock Martell, we step in to handle the heavy lifting across Finance, Accounting, and HR. We act as an on-demand extension of your team, providing the strategic guidance and fractional support needed to scale efficiently without the overhead of full-time staff. When growth demands your own full-time resources, we can also help you recruit for those roles.Whether we are guiding a life sciences startup from seed funding to exit, architecting custom tech stacks for hardware/software companies, or leading established enterprises through stress-free audits, our mission is to offload non-core functions so you can focus on innovation. Highlights & Impact:Startups to IPOs & Exits: We have a documented history of guiding medtech, tech, and life sciences startups through successful IPOs and acquisitions by industry giants like Boston Scientific and Becton Dickinson.Audits & SEC Deadlines: Murdock Martell is frequently brought in by corporate CFOs to save the day when a Controller leaves unexpectedly, ensuring companies meet strict audit and SEC deadlines seamlessly.A Tech-Forward Firm: While many consulting firms focus on offshoring, I intentionally built our practice around state-of-the-art applications and financial automation to make operational processes highly efficient.Massive Client Roster: We serve clients ranging from small incubating startups to massive Fortune 500 multinationals, including Google, Inc. Core Competencies:Fractional CFO & Accounting Services | Audit Preparation | Seed-to-Exit Financial Discipline | Cash Burn & Runway Analysis | HR Compliance & Administration | Payroll Processing | Board-Ready Financial Reporting | GAAP Compliance | ERP Migration | NetSuite | QuickBooks OnlineWhen I’m not analyzing burn rates or balancing sheets, you can usually find me exploring new hiking trails, networking, or organizing the next outing with friends. Let\'s Connect!Whether you are a founder looking to offload operations, an investor seeking reliable reporting for your portfolio, or a finance professional looking to network, reach out to me directly here on LinkedIn!

Experience

1. Co-founder, your Chief Financial Resource

   Murdock Martell

   Jan 2007 — Present

Education

• California State University, Chico

  B.S. - Business, Accounting / MIS

Skills

• Account Reconciliation
• General Ledger
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Consolidation
• Acquisition Integration
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Business Process Improvement
• Gaap
• Us Gaap
• Cash Flow
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Finance
• Auditing
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Cash Management
• U.s. Sec Filings
• Tax
• Internal Audit
• Accounts Payable
• Financial Accounting
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Quickbooks
• Due Diligence
• Financial Analysis
• Mergers
• Sec Filings
• Start-Ups
• Financial Modeling
• Cpa
• Financial Planning
• Erp
• Revenue Recognition
• Accounting