Ilene M. Williams
About Ilene M. Williams
Ilene M. Williams serves as the Vice President and Controller at Veritone One, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various roles in companies such as Bobit, NexusTek, and Roland DGA.
Work at Veritone
Ilene M. Williams serves as the Vice President and Controller at Veritone One, a position she has held since 2020. In her role, she has been instrumental in the company-wide rollout of the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) methodology, which aims to enhance organizational performance. Additionally, she is a member of the ERP implementation team, focusing on improving financial reporting and operational efficiency. Williams actively promotes a Remote First philosophy, contributing to employee engagement initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Veritone, Williams held several key positions in finance and accounting. She worked as the Vice President of Finance and Controller at Bobit for four months in 2020. Prior to that, she served as Corporate Controller at NexusTek for one year from 2018 to 2019. Her earlier experience includes a decade-long tenure at McNichols Company as a Senior Sales Specialist from 1993 to 2003 and various roles at Roland DGA, where she progressed from Accounting Specialist to Accounting Manager between 2006 and 2017.
Education and Expertise
Ilene M. Williams holds an M.B.A. in Finance from California State University-Dominguez Hills, which she completed in 2014. She also earned a Certificate in Leadership Development and Mastering Supervision from Chapman University in 2008. Additionally, she obtained a B.S. in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from California State University-Dominguez Hills in 2001. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in finance and leadership.
Professional Certifications
Williams is a certified OKR coach, demonstrating her commitment to effective goal-setting and performance management within organizations. This certification has enabled her to lead initiatives that align team objectives with company goals at Veritone One. Her expertise in financial management and operational efficiency is further complemented by her involvement in various strategic projects throughout her career.