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Valerie Ledebuhr

La Grange,IL

Summary

Accomplished finance leader with experience across venture capital, private equity, large corporations, and Big Four. Proven track record in FP&A and financial reporting and oversight of treasury, tax, and insurance. Recognized for driving systems implementation that enhances company efficiency.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Director, Finance and Accounting

Waltz Health, Inc. (an EVERSANA company)
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - Current
  • Established a robust finance team through strategic collaboration with internal and external resources.
  • Acted as chief finance contact for Board of Directors and Investors, producing comprehensive presentations and transaction materials.
  • Directed forecast and budget process, involving critical management input for accuracy.
  • Conducted initial audit preparations, ensuring readiness for evaluation by auditors.

Director, Finance and Accounting

Waltz Health, Inc.
Chicago, Illinois
05.2022 - 09.2024
  • Championed and implemented accounting software, including ERP, accounts payable, expense, and payroll systems to automate processes.
  • Managed monthly close and invoice processing while establishing strong accounting policies and controls.
  • Led annual tax compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to regulations and timely submissions.

Finance Manager - Real Estate

McDonald's
Chicago, Illinois
03.2020 - 05.2022

Acted as critical strategic partner to development team, advancing $100 million annual lease reacquisition program, lease renegotiations, and crafting strategies for oil sites and valuable real estate.

Manager, Investor Relations

McDonald's
Chicago, Illinois
08.2018 - 03.2020

Manager, Financial Accounting and Reporting

McDonald's
Chicago, Illinois
12.2017 - 08.2018

Supervisor, Financial Accounting and Reporting

McDonald's
Oak Brook, IL
07.2015 - 06.2016

Supervisor, Financial Planning & Analysis

McDonald's
Oak Brook, Illinois
07.2015 - 06.2016

Corporate G&A Specialist

McDonald's
Oak Brook, Illinois
06.2014 - 07.2015

Audit Associate

KPMG, LLP
Chicago, IL
08.2012 - 05.2014

FP&A Intern

John Deere Financial
Des Moines, IA
05.2011 - 08.2011

Audit Intern

KPMG
Chicago, Illinois
01.2011 - 04.2011

Cost Accounting Intern

John Deere
Augusta, GA
05.2010 - 08.2010

Internal Audit Intern

John Deere
Troy, MI
05.2009 - 08.2009

Education

Masters Of Professional Accountancy, 4.0 GPA - Accounting

Illinois State University
Normal
05-2012

Bachelors Of Science , 4.0 GPA - Accounting

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05-2011

Study Abroad -

Uppsala Universitet
Uppsala, Sweden

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Financial forecasting
  • Budget management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Financial reporting
  • ERP implementation

Certification

Certified Public Accountant

Timeline

Senior Director, Finance and Accounting

Waltz Health, Inc. (an EVERSANA company)
09.2024 - Current

Director, Finance and Accounting

Waltz Health, Inc.
05.2022 - 09.2024

Finance Manager - Real Estate

McDonald's
03.2020 - 05.2022

Manager, Investor Relations

McDonald's
08.2018 - 03.2020

Manager, Financial Accounting and Reporting

McDonald's
12.2017 - 08.2018

Supervisor, Financial Accounting and Reporting

McDonald's
07.2015 - 06.2016

Supervisor, Financial Planning & Analysis

McDonald's
07.2015 - 06.2016

Corporate G&A Specialist

McDonald's
06.2014 - 07.2015

Audit Associate

KPMG, LLP
08.2012 - 05.2014

FP&A Intern

John Deere Financial
05.2011 - 08.2011

Audit Intern

KPMG
01.2011 - 04.2011

Cost Accounting Intern

John Deere
05.2010 - 08.2010

Internal Audit Intern

John Deere
05.2009 - 08.2009

Masters Of Professional Accountancy, 4.0 GPA - Accounting

Illinois State University

Bachelors Of Science , 4.0 GPA - Accounting

Illinois State University

Study Abroad -

Uppsala Universitet