Michael Williams
About Michael Williams
Michael Williams is a Senior Accountant with extensive experience in financial operations, currently working at Oportun since 2019. He has held various accounting roles at notable companies, including Natera, Monster Inc., and Twitter, and holds an MBA and a BS in Business Administration with an Accounting option from California State University - East Bay.
Current Role at Oportun
Michael Williams has been employed at Oportun as a Senior Accountant since 2019. In this role, he has contributed significantly to the financial operations of the company. He has a strong track record of multi-tasking effectively in fast-paced environments. His responsibilities include overseeing financial reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy of financial data. Williams has also streamlined accounting processes, which has led to increased efficiency within the department.
Previous Experience
Before joining Oportun, Michael Williams held various accounting positions across multiple companies. He worked at Natera as a Senior Accountant for three months in 2013. Prior to that, he spent five years at Monster Inc. as a Budget and Accounting Analyst and Budget and Disbursements Manager from 1999 to 2004. He also served as a Senior Revenue Accountant on a contract basis at Twitter for three months in 2014 and worked as a Financial Specialist at Robert Half Finance & Accounting from 2014 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Michael Williams earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from California State University - East Bay. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with an Accounting Option from the same institution. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in financial principles and practices, enhancing his expertise in accounting.
Management Experience
Michael Williams possesses three years of management experience, which has been instrumental in leading accounting teams at Oportun. His leadership skills have contributed to the development of innovative reporting tools that enhance financial information accessibility for managers. This experience has allowed him to effectively guide teams in achieving their financial objectives.
Career Timeline
Michael Williams has a diverse career spanning several companies and roles. He began his career at GN ReSound as a Senior Consolidation Accountant and Senior Financial Analyst from 1997 to 1999. He then worked at Solexa as a Senior Accountant from 2005 to 2007 and at Affymax as a Senior Accountant from 2007 to 2013. His varied experiences have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of accounting practices across different sectors.