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In this critical leadership role, you will own global GL operations, ensuring the precision, integrity, and timely execution of our financial records while serving as a key driver of modern finance transformation, process automation, and AI adoption.In addition to driving core accounting execution and scaling global financial operations, you will contribute to BlackLine’s \"Customer Zero\" strategy by utilizing and validating our own product suite within our accounting workflows, sharing direct operational feedback with Product, and serving as a referenceable leader for customers.\nThe ideal candidate brings deep SaaS/enterprise software expertise, exceptional team leadership skills, and a passionate commitment to forging strong strategic partnerships across G&A functions and business units throughout the company.\nYou'll Get To:\nStrategic Team Leadership & Talent Development\nLead, mentor, and scale a high-performing global General Ledger accounting team.\n\nBuild an innovative, 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serving as an executive reference for prospects and customers.\n\nStreamline accounting workflows through AI-driven journal entry posting, intelligent anomaly detection, automated variance analysis, and predictive risk management.\n\nData Warehouse & Financial Reporting Tool Leadership\nLead accounting initiatives related to BlackLine’s enterprise data warehouse reporting tool, driving enhanced data accuracy, accessibility, and reporting efficiency.\n\nDeliver actionable financial intelligence and smart analytics across balance sheet and P&L flux analyses to inform executive decision-making.\n\nStrategic Cross-Functional Partnership\nEstablish deep strategic partnerships-moving beyond simple collaboration-across all G&A functions (Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, People/HR, IT) and key business stakeholders (Product, Technology, Sales/GTM, Data Science).\n\nAlign GL accounting operations, system enhancements, and reporting capabilities with company-wide strategic growth initiatives and technological roadmaps.\n\nAudit, Governance & Internal Controls\nMaintain a robust internal control environment in compliance with SOX requirements and governance policies over both human and AI-assisted accounting procedures.\n\nManage relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth, transparent quarterly reviews and annual audit execution.\n\nAccounting Policy & Technical GAAP Ownership\nResearch, document, and implement technical accounting policies to ensure business operations adapt seamlessly to changing accounting standards (US GAAP) and business models.\n\nWhat You'll Bring:\nEducation & Credentials\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, ora relatedfield.\n\nCertification: CPA licenserequired (active or inactive status) .\n\nExperience\n10+ years of progressive accounting experience in high-growth enterprise software, SaaS, or technology sectors.\n\n4+ years of direct people management and team leadership experience.\n\nSystems, Data & AI Mastery\nStrong fluency with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) andagentic financeplatforms (BlackLine, etc.).\n\nStrong enthusiasmfor andpractical experience with AI tools, automated financial workflows, and data warehouse reporting infrastructure.\n\nLeadership & Vision\nProven ability to act as a strategic business partner across G&A and business operations.\n\nOutstanding problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills witha track recordof executing digital transformation programs.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperienceparticipatingin \"Customer Zero\" or internal software adoption and product feedback initiatives.\n\nHands-on experience deploying AI/RPA workflows, intelligent close tools, or advanced BI/data warehouse reporting tools.\n\nPrior experience with Big 4 or top-tier public accounting firms.\n\nTrack recordof executing global close optimization and financial systems integration in a public company setting.\n\nThrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:\nA technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation!\nA culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.\nA culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.\nBlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.\nBlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 3 days a week.\nSalary Range:\n$193,000.00-$242,000.00Pay Transparency Statement:\nPlacement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location.\nIn addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.\nWe are committed to pay transparency and ensuring candidates have clear information about compensation expectations. For roles that include variable incentive components such as an Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) or On-Target Earnings (OTE), the compensation structure may follow a split model - for example, a 50/50, 70/30, or 60/40 ratio between base salary and variable incentive.\nBlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.\nAccommodations:\nBlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. 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