BlackLine Implementation Lead

Summary We are seeking a BlackLine Implementation & Process Improvement Specialist to support the development and expansion of a BlackLine Center of Excellence (COE) for a leading global organization.

This role will play a key part in advancing finance transformation initiatives, standardizing global accounting processes, and implementing BlackLine solutions to improve efficiency, accuracy, and governance across financial operations.

The ideal candidate brings strong BlackLine expertise, a solid understanding of financial close and reconciliation processes, and experience partnering with Finance, Digital Technology (DT), and external consultants to deliver complex implementations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of the BlackLine Center of Excellence, including operating models, governance structures, processes, and best practices.
• Develop and implement global accounting policies, risk methodologies, and standardized reconciliation procedures and templates.
• Lead and support BlackLine implementations, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Drive the rollout and optimization of BlackLine Transaction Matching, Journals, Variance Analysis, and Task Management modules.
• Partner with Finance, Digital Technology, and external consultants to support system integrations, including subledger, bank, and foreign exchange (FX) data feeds.
• Assess and modernize intercompany accounting processes to improve standardization, efficiency, and controls.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, streamline workflows, and strengthen financial controls.
• Develop process documentation, implementation standards, and best practices to support long-term platform sustainability.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer, mentor team members, and help transition ongoing BlackLine ownership and operations to internal employees.

Qualifications

• Experience with BlackLine implementation, configuration, administration, or optimization.
• Strong understanding of financial close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting controls.
• Experience with finance transformation, process standardization, workflow automation, or financial systems implementations.
• Familiarity with BlackLine Transaction Matching, Journals, Variance Analysis, and/or Task Management is highly desirable.
• Experience working with ERP systems, financial data integrations, and cross-functional technology teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with global Finance, IT, and consulting teams.

Category Code: JN005

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level