BlackLine Admin and Support Analyst

BlackLine Admin and Support Analyst

Description

• Perform metadata maintenance and ongoing system administration functions
• Prepare detailed analyses and support internal control testing
• Develop and maintain documentation and training materials
• Diagnose and resolve production support system issues
• Create and manage dashboards and other reporting related to close metrics
• Support Apple's global implementation and phased roll-out of BlackLine platform solutions
• Optimize global close processes by continuously identifying and aiding implementation of new BlackLine use cases and functionalities (e.g. in transit definitions, grouped reconciliations, automated journals, legal entities, checklists) to maximize return on investment
• Review ongoing governance around global use of BlackLine, including standardization of process, reporting, policy, and utilization

Minimum Qualifications

3 to 5 years of proven technical and functional expertise related to BlackLine solutions (e.g. Account Reconciliations, Transaction Matching, Journal Creation, Task Management, Variance Analysis, Intercompany Hub, Financial Reporting Analytics, and Studio 360)

Supported global implementation of BlackLine and/or performed system administration functions within BlackLine for a large, multi-national company

Expert level proficiency in Excel

1 to 2 years of SAP and R2R experience required

Knowledgeable in system integrations between ERPs, BlackLine and downstream tools

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with end-to-end Record to Report (R2R) operational processes, including close activities, balance sheet reconciliations and journal voucher postings

Experience performing control testing and data analysis

SAP S4 Hana integration is a plus

Business process reengineering and project management experience is preferred

Proficiency developing and maintaining process and training documentation

Possess excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and spreadsheet skills

Detailed and meticulous, outstanding attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated success with business process re-engineering resulting in operational improvements, elimination of non-value-added work and efficiency improvements

Desire for driving global operational improvements and system automation, while maintaining a strong internal control environment

Proven ability to juggle multiple key initiatives simultaneously

Effective teammate that likes to work in a fast-paced environment

Mature, responsible, driven and able to work independently with minimal direct supervision