Manager - BlackLine Centre of Excellence (“COE”)

travelhrportal; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) seeks a lead for the BlackLine Centre of Excellence in Gurugram, India. You will direct BlackLine modules across design, build, test and deployment to optimize financial operations and reporting.

You will partner with process owners, technology teams, consultants and cross-functional Finance members, potentially managing personnel. You will manage deadlines and project tasks, develop SME guidance for BlackLine, and ensure regulatory compliance while

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• 2-4 years handling or integrating BlackLine or equivalent financial systems.
• Solid grasp of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with system implementation and project management.
• Experience with audit controls and compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accounting, Finance, IT, or related field; CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead BlackLine COE and drive roadmap execution across design, build, test and deployment.
• Scale Journals module and automate journals from reconciliations and data sources.
• Support reconciliations automations and standard templates to drive efficiencies.
• Stand up and expand Tasks modules to coordinate global close processes.
• Assist with scaling variance analysis and Financial Reporting Analytics (FRA).
• Collaborate with process owners, vendors and cross-functional teams on implementations.
• Oversee system administration, access control, maintenance and documentation.
• Develop and deliver training on BlackLine modules and best practices.

Skills

Accounting/Finance

BlackLine

Project management

Internal controls

Audit/compliance

NetSuite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

BlackLine

NetSuite

Job description

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and - through their work - can make an impact on our industry. We're here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

American Express Global Business Travel ("GBT") is seeking a lead for the BlackLine Centre of Excellence ("COE") as a key constituent of the Controllership transformation team. They will be based in Gurugram, India and will report to the Director- Controllership Systems and Transformation based in Toronto, Canada.

Job Summary

As the person in charge of BlackLine COE, you will direct the implementation of BlackLine modules and enhancements across design, build, test, and deployment phases. Your focus is to optimize the system for the organization's financial operations and reporting needs. This ensures accounting processes are accurate, efficient, and compliant. You will partner with process owners and work alongside technology and vendor collaborators, external consultants, and cross-functional team members in Finance. This role may include managing personnel directly or indirectly.

This role involves managing strict deadlines and numerous project management tasks. You must develop a solid understanding of BlackLine and Amex GBT accounting operations. This includes the full Accounting systems landscape, subledgers, upstream, and integrated systems. You will provide guidance and serve as a Subject Matter Expert to ensure the effective implementation of BlackLine.

What You'll Do:

• BlackLine CoE: Deliver on BlackLine Roadmap
  • Scale Journals module implementation with identification of additional use cases for Journals automation and configure automated journals from Reconciliations, Data Sources, and Matching.
  • Identify new matching use cases and manage end-to-end configuration including building data sources, in-transit set-up, and pass-rules working with process owners and relevant collaborators.
  • Support the automation of reconciliations and adoption of standard templates to drive efficiencies.
  • Support the stand-up and expansion of Tasks modules to drive coordination of global close processes.
  • Assist with scaling of variance analysis module as well as implementation of Financial Reporting Analytics (FRA) for quarterly reporting packages.
  • Conduct discovery and gap assessments for the BlackLine Account Receivable Module to support working capital improvements and drive efficiencies in the Order-to-Cash (O2C) process.
• Project Management:
  • Collaborate with process owners to collect requirements and convert them into technical specifications.
  • Participate in or manage Finance-related projects as needed, including assisting with integration work as part of any new business acquisition.
  • Develop and maintain documentation concerning system setups, customizations, and integrations (data collection workbook).
  • Lead system upgrade and enhancement projects, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and consultants for system customization and support.
  • Track project timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
• Oversight of System Administration & Support:
  • Assist with the oversight of BlackLine Admin Support team and engagement with Technology team to ensure the management and maintenance of the BlackLine application.
  • Manage user access and permissions to ensure data security and compliance.
  • Perform regular system maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting.
  • Prepare and keep current system documentation, including user guides and process manuals.
  • Collaborate with BlackLine support and development teams to resolve any software issues.
• Training:
  • Develop and deliver training programs to the user community on BlackLine modules and leading practices to ensure effective utilization and continuous improvement.
• Reporting & Compliance:
  • Assist and oversee distribution of regular reports on system usage, performance, and compliance.
  • Ensure that the BlackLine system meets regulatory requirements and internal controls.
  • Assist in the preparation of audit materials and respond to auditor inquiries.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of 3-7 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a minimum of 2-4 years handling or integrating BlackLine or equivalent financial systems.
• Solid grasp of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with system implementation and project management.
• Experience in BlackLine optimization and advanced transformation initiatives.
• Experience with audit controls and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of NetSuite will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of business process flows, data management, and financial system guidelines.
• IT background will be considered as an asset.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field
• BlackLine certification preferred.
• CPA or equivalent accounting certification i