BlackLine Finance Lead - SAP Expertise

IBM Computing; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a BlackLine Finance Transformation Lead to drive implementation services across TruQua and IBM in North America. This role involves leading project teams, advising clients on strategic finance initiatives, and optimizing team performance. Ideal candidates will possess extensive knowledge of BlackLine modules and SAP, with a strong focus on quality and client management.

Qualifications

• Proven success managing complex BlackLine or Finance Transformation projects.
• Product expertise in BlackLine modules: Recs, Tasks, Matching, Journals.
• Deep knowledge of SAP ERP, FI-CO, and SAP S/4HANA Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and ensure quality delivery of BlackLine implementation services.
• Support sales efforts and assist in proposal development related to Finance Transformation.
• Advise client executives on leveraging BlackLine as a strategic asset.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Communication

Leadership

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Job description

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients worldwide. You'll work with visionaries across various industries to enhance the hybrid cloud and AI journey for leading companies. Our strategic partner ecosystem and robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio enable you to drive impact and create meaningful change for your clients.

TruQua, an IBM Company, is dedicated to innovative solutions for customers on their financial and digital transformation journeys. We seek candidates who are Smart, Driven, Nice, and possess an entrepreneurial mindset to help our clients innovate confidently with our world-class expertise.

Your role and responsibilities

What You’ll Do

This role is for a BlackLine Finance Transformation Lead, responsible for delivering implementation services across TruQua and IBM in North America. You will lead project teams, contribute individually, develop proposals, ensure quality delivery, provide thought leadership, optimize team utilization, and grow our TruQua BlackLine practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of BlackLine Finance Transformation modules, business processes, navigation, configuration, and integration with other modules. You will also advise client executives on leveraging BlackLine as a strategic asset within broader Finance Transformation initiatives.

Sales and Delivery

You will support sales efforts by assisting with scoping, solution design, program planning, and RFP processes related to BlackLine and Finance Transformation. This includes shaping proposals, presenting at Orals, and supporting delivery teams as a techno-functional SME. You will bring professional leadership experience in service-oriented businesses, focusing on quality and customer responsiveness, to help grow our BlackLine practice.

This role can be performed remotely from anywhere in the US.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Proven success managing complex BlackLine or Finance Transformation projects, especially with the latest tools and technologies in SAP or BlackLine.
• Product expertise in BlackLine modules such as Recs, Tasks, Matching, Journals, and Reporting.
• Deep knowledge of SAP ERP, FI-CO, and SAP S/4HANA Finance.
• Demonstrated leadership, client management, and delivery experience.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in English, with strong listening abilities.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Hands-on experience with Smart Close, Intercompany Hub, Variance, and Compliance modules.
• Knowledge of BlackLine complementary tools like SAP products, HFM, Adaptive, Host, and Tableau.
• Eagerness to learn and grow expertise in emerging financial technologies and BlackLine modules.

IBM is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. We comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.