Blackline System Administrator

Experience -

Should have at least 4 – 7 years of experience in Blackline System administrator role.

Job description –

As Blackline system admin, individual will be responsible to lead as subject matter expert for

any issues relating to Blackline financial close software as well as ensuring timely and accurate

processing of all Blackline requests from global users. Individual will play a crucial role in

ensuring smooth functioning of the application and alignment with business needs, working

closely with ERP and business teams.

Responsibilities:

• Defining and driving strategy, implementing automation, improving user satisfaction and

operational efficiencies to obtain measurable business value.

• Solving tickets raised by end users on service now tool.

• Manage ongoing application maintenance, upgrade, development, testing and

implementation of application enhancements.

• Testing of the Blackline software program to ensure newly implemented and existing

functionality is working as intended.

• Participating in broader Blackline related projects and proactively identifying

technologies that can improve productivity in Blackline and beyond - such as

transaction matching, Account rules etc.

• Ensuring Blackline interfaces are tested regularly and are working well to avoid issues

with the month end financial close- research issues as needed.

• Lead the advancement of Blackline technologies or other technologies as opportunities

arise across the global user base.

• Collaboration with global stakeholder including but not limited to business users, ERP

teams etc.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and blackline team for implementation of new

enhancements along with testing and UAT.

• Be customer service focused to help employees with Blackline or other issues that

arise.

• Deployment of existing solution for new entities. Conducting user trainings followed by

UAT.

General

Required Skills:

• Good working knowledge of ERP systems (strong preference for SAP).

• Individuals with a background in accounting/finance, business and systems

experience is preferred.

• Prior experience with project management is preferred.

• Understanding of internal controls with systems and process.

• Demonstrated business savvy to engage users to understand their underlying

requirements.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, rapidly growing and fluid

organization.

• Candidate should demonstrate effective collaboration skills up, down and

across the organization.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain

technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others.

• Experience with Blackline Administration and Blackline ERP interfaces.

• Experience of working in a shared service or large multinational company

environment.

• Knowledge of the financial close processes.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

• Previous experience on leading teams will be a plus.