Ryan Kimura, Cpa
About Ryan Kimura, Cpa
Ryan Kimura is a CPA and FP&A Senior Analyst at WalkMe™, where he has worked since 2022. He is also a Managing Partner at Courtyard Ventures and a Co-Founder of Brew2You, with a background in tax consulting and a strong educational foundation in business and accounting.
Work at WalkMe
Ryan Kimura serves as an FP&A Senior Analyst at WalkMe™ since 2022. In this role, he leads the annual operating plan, monthly financial forecasting, and budgeting for the customer success and post-sales teams. His previous position at WalkMe™ was in Revenue Strategy and Sales Operations, where he worked from 2021 to 2022. His experience in financial planning and analysis contributes to the strategic initiatives of the company.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Kimura holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, where he studied from 2019 to 2022. He also earned a degree in Business Management Economics with a focus on Accounting from the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 2008 to 2012. His academic background supports his expertise in financial analysis and tax consulting, particularly in M&A tax due diligence and partnership compliance.
Background
Ryan Kimura has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in tax consulting and financial analysis. He began his career at PwC, where he worked as an Experienced Tax Consultant and later as a Senior Tax Consultant from 2012 to 2019. He also held positions at Salesforce as an Indirect Tax Manager and briefly returned to PwC in the same capacity. Additionally, he co-founded Brew2You, an online marketplace for craft beer, and Courtyard Ventures, a student-led venture capital fund.
Achievements
Ryan Kimura co-founded Brew2You, participating in various entrepreneurship programs such as UC Launch and the Form + Fund entrepreneur fellowship through Berkeley Law School. He also co-founded Courtyard Ventures, where he serves as Managing Partner, focusing on investments in early-stage start-ups affiliated with UC Berkeley. His leadership in these ventures highlights his commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Personal Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, Ryan Kimura enjoys playing soccer, CrossFit, and trail running. His involvement in athletics as a former collegiate student athlete reflects his dedication to maintaining an active lifestyle.