To detail the hiring requirements for a position focused on the technical and functional aspects ofBlackLine, specifically around data flow, template handling, and issue resolutionrelated to SAP-to-BlackLineintegrations.
2. Key Role Requirements
A. Experience Expectations
- Candidates with 4+years of experience preferred.
- Even junior candidates can be considered if they have hands-onBlackLineexperience.
- Experience should be technical, not purely operational.
3. MandatoryBlackLineExperience
A. Technical Skills
The candidate must:
- Work on data extraction from SAP and uploading intoBlackLine.
- Understand FBW and how data moves from SAP intoBlackLine.
- Run and troubleshoot In-Transit Runs for all templates.
- Identify and resolve issues in data flow from SAP toBlackLine.
- Have experience with BlackLineadminactivities.
B.BlackLineTemplates Knowledge
Candidate must understand frequently used templates, including:
- Generalist Match Template
- Matching Account Analysis (MAA) Template
- Internal Bank Templates
- External Bank Templates
- Intercompany Templates
- Generalist AP/AR Match Templates
- OtherBlackLinetemplates (BlackLinehas ~1215 templates)
C.BlackLineModules
Candidate should be aware of:
- General Ledger Module
- Reconciliation Module
- Matching Module (used for:
- Intercompany reconciliations
- Internal bank
- External bank
- Automatching & autocertification
4. SAP Functional Knowledge (FICO)
A certification is not required, but handson experience is necessary.
Candidate should know:
- SAP FICO basics
- FC Local
- FBL*N reports
- FS10N
- Creation/use of:
- Cost Centers
- Profit Centers
- WBS Elements
- Chart of Accounts
5. Accounting Knowledge Required
Accounting understanding is essential. Candidate must know:
- What general ledger accounts represent
- What bank accounts represent
- Trade payables/receivables
- Classification of receivables/payables (within 1 year, within 5 years)
- How to interpret data before uploading toBlackLine (not a copy-paste task)
6. Role Structure
- Individual Contributor (IC) role, not a team lead position.
- Candidate will not manage people, but will:
- Guide the team
- Provide solutions
- Analyze issues and suggest fixes
7. Work Location Requirements
- First 2 months: Work from office (for training & system understanding)
- After 2 months: Hybrid model (2–3 days office / 2–3 days WFH)
8. Role Breakdown
- 60% Technical
- Data extraction from SAP
- Data uploads intoBlackLine
- Understanding field mappings & template parameters
- 40% Functional (Accounting)
- Understanding the meaning behind the numbers
- Validating correctness of SAP data before upload
9. Main Responsibilities
- Carry out and troubleshoot in-transit runs.
- Validate SAP-to-BlackLinedata flows.
- Identify issues in:
- Template configurations
- Matching rules
- Field validations
- Ensure correctness of reconciliations and matching results.
- Support teams with technical expertise onBlackLinetemplates and modules.