BlackLine Finance Lead - SAP Expertise

IBM Computing; New York (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting seeks a BlackLine Finance Transformation Lead to deliver implementation services across TruQua and IBM in North America. This role involves leading project teams, advising clients on Finance Transformation, and leveraging BlackLine as a strategic asset. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in BlackLine and SAP, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex BlackLine or Finance Transformation projects.
• Hands-on experience with BlackLine modules such as Recs, Tasks, Matching, Journals, and Reporting.
• Deep knowledge of SAP FI-CO and SAP S/4HANA Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and contribute to proposals and quality assurance.
• Support sales efforts with scoping, solution design, and RFP responses.
• Advise client executives on leveraging BlackLine for Finance Transformation.

Skills

Client management

Leadership

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Tools

SAP ERP

BlackLine

Tableau

Job description

Introduction

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

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

Your role and responsibilities

What You’ll Do

This role is for a BlackLine Finance Transformation Lead, delivering implementation services across TruQua and IBM in North America. You will lead project teams and contribute as an individual, focusing on proposals, ensuring quality, providing thought leadership, maintaining team utilization, and expanding our BlackLine practice. You should possess deep knowledge of BlackLine product modules, business processes, navigation, configuration, and integrations. Additionally, you will advise client executives on leveraging BlackLine as a strategic asset in their broader Finance Transformation initiatives.

Sales and Delivery

You will support sales efforts by assisting with scoping, solution design, program planning, and RFP responses related to BlackLine and Finance Transformation. This includes shaping proposals, delivering presentations, and supporting ongoing BlackLine programs as a techno-functional SME. You will also contribute to new project planning and kickoff activities.

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

Required technical and professional expertise

• Proven experience managing complex BlackLine or Finance Transformation projects, especially with current tools and technologies in SAP or BlackLine
• Product expertise and hands-on experience with 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 skills
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in English, with strong listening abilities

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience with BlackLine modules like Smart Close, Intercompany Hub, Variance, and Compliance
• Knowledge of BlackLine complementary tools such as SAP products, HFM, Adaptive, Host, Tableau
• Interest in emerging BlackLine features and financial technologies, with a willingness to learn and prototype

IBM is committed to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to 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.