Leah A.

Leah A.

5.0

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Accounting Coach | Breaking In & Building Lasting Careers in Accounting

1,052 min coached

346 followers

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Studied at University of Amsterdam

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Worked at Deloitte

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Available Monday at 4:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 1 hour

My availability is flexible. If the times on my calendar don’t work for you, please reach out and we’ll find a time that works on both sides.

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Leah's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $210/hr

Get help with Technical Interview Prep, Cover Letters, and .

Leah also coaches for Career Coaching, Management Consulting, Business Development & Partnerships, and Executive Coaching. View all.

Leah’s Accounting Qualifications

Experience level: Executive

100+ people coached for Accounting

For professionals exploring or advancing in accounting, reporting, or finance roles. Accounting and finance roles demand technical competence — but also the ability to explain complexity clearly, connect across teams, and lead with precision. Having led large finance and accounting transformations and coached professionals through all stages of their careers, I help you understand what hiring managers look for, how to communicate your strengths, and how to turn technical skill into professional opportunity. Whether you’re entering the field, aiming for your next step, or pivoting from another discipline, we’ll build a clear plan that fits your goals and experience.

Leah can help with:

Technical Interview Prep

Cover Letters

Financial Reporting

Auditing

Skill Building

Financial Analysis

Resume Review

Behavioral Interview Prep

Salary Negotiation

Promotion Strategy

Networking Strategy

Accounting Principles

Taxation

LinkedIn Review

Freelancing

Leah also coaches for Career Coaching, Management Consulting, Business Development & Partnerships, and Executive Coaching. View all.

About Leah

Hi, I’m Leah — a former Deloitte Managing Director and founder of Kebla, where I now serve as embedded finance and operations leader for companies navigating growth, transactions, and transformation. Alongside my executive work, I coach professionals who want to break into management consulting, step into leadership roles, or make confident career pivots at critical moments. I’ve helped clients prepare for consulting recruiting, transition from industry into advisory roles, and position themselves for promotion and stretch opportunities. Over 20+ years, I’ve hired, mentored, and promoted professionals across consulting and corporate environments, so I bring an insider perspective on what firms and leaders actually look for — beyond what’s written in job descriptions. My coaching focuses on: • Breaking into management consulting or advisory roles • Career pivots into finance, strategy, and operations leadership • Interview preparation and executive communication • Building confidence and presence for senior roles • Navigating career decisions after burnout, layoffs, or career breaks My style is structured, practical, and honest. We focus on positioning, decision-making, and execution — not generic advice. You’ll leave sessions with clarity, concrete next steps, and stronger confidence in how you present yourself. If you’re aiming for a bigger role or a different direction and want experienced guidance, I’d love to help. 👉 Book a free 15-minute intro call to see if we’re a good fit.

Why do I coach?

Coaching has always been part of how I lead. Throughout my career, I was often the person people came to when they were preparing for promotions, trying to break into consulting, or struggling with confidence after major change. What I saw again and again was that small shifts in clarity, positioning, and mindset can completely change outcomes. I coach because I believe most people don’t need more information — they need better perspective and someone who understands how career decisions are actually made inside organizations. My goal is to help you think clearly, communicate your value, and move forward with confidence, especially when the stakes feel high.

Work Experience

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Member

SER topvrouwen

March 2024 - Present

Member of SER Topvrouwen, the Dutch platform for top female leadership and supervisory talent.

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Founder

Kebla LLC

2023 - Present

Founder of Kebla, where I work as an embedded finance and operations leader during high-stakes business transitions. Work directly with CFOs and leadership teams on execution during high-stakes transitions, while continuing to mentor and coach professionals pursuing leadership and consulting careers.

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Volunteer

1990 - Present

Former mentor with the UJA Professional Women Development Program, where I coached mid-career professionals on leadership development, career transitions, confidence building, and return-to-work strategies. In parallel, I have been actively involved in community leadership for decades, including serving in board and trustee roles and supporting local and international charitable initiatives focused on education, social services, and elder support.

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Personal goal pursuit

Career Break

January 2022 - December 2022

Extended sabbatical to focus on fulfilling lifelong commitment to community service, planning for career opportunities, and focusing on family matters.

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Managing Director

Deloitte

2016 - December 2021

Led global client engagements across technology, media, and entertainment, advising executives on IPO readiness, acquisitions, financial transformation, and regulatory reporting. Mentored and sponsored professionals across levels, supporting career development and leadership progression within consulting.

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Senior Manager

Deloitte

2006 - 2016

Advised multinational clients on accounting, reporting, and transformation initiatives. Actively involved in training and mentoring professionals across global teams.

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Consultant - Senior Consultant

Deloitte

2002 - 2006

Built a strong foundation in auditing and financial reporting while working on multinational engagements and developing early-career professionals through on-the-job coaching and team leadership.

Education

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University of Amsterdam

Register Accountant, Post-doc Accountancy

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University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Economics

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Knowledge

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Value

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Responsiveness

4.8

Supportiveness

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