Senior Manager, Americas Regional Payroll Leader

BlackLine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term and long-term incentive programs

Robust benefit and wellness plans

Job summary

BlackLine is looking for a Senior Manager to lead its Americas Payroll Region in Los Angeles, CA. The role requires a results-oriented leader passionate about developing talent and fostering a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include strategic planning for payroll compliance, team development, and implementing scalable frameworks. The successful candidate will have a proven record in leadership, effective communication skills, and a commitment to continuous learning. The salary range for this position is $148,000 to $186,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role focused on people management.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Curiosity and a passion for continuous growth.
• Experience in developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Results-driven mindset with a project delivery record.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture leadership skills within your team.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for payroll compliance.
• Analyze risks and develop robust mitigation plans.
• Ensure on-time delivery of payroll operations and projects.
• Design scalable frameworks for regional payroll standards.
• Champion technology use to streamline operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Communication skills

Continuous learning

Job description

At BlackLine, we bring passion and customer focus to the enterprise applications business. Since its founding in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process.

Make Your Mark

We are seeking a results-oriented and people-centric Senior Manager to lead BlackLine's Americas Payroll Region. The ideal candidate is a humble and curious leader who is passionate about developing talent, fostering a collaborative environment, and driving strategic outcomes. This role is perfect for an individual who can balance high-level strategy with tactical execution and who thrives on continuous learning and improvement.

You'll Get To

• Leadership & Team Development: Build and nurture leadership skills within your team, acting as a mentor and coach.
• Foster a culture of empowerment by providing your team with the necessary skills, training, and opportunities to highlight their capabilities and grow in their careers.
• Lead with humility, recognizing that you don’t have all the answers but can guide discussions to find the best solutions.
• Create an inclusive environment where team members of all experience levels feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
• Strategic & Tactical Execution: Develop and implement strategic plans while maintaining a firm grasp of the tactical details required to achieve key objectives. Focus on in‑country and regional payroll compliance including SOX provisions; ensuring relevant payroll systems are properly configured; the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of all payrolls within the region; support any corporate or payroll initiatives; ensure the operational and efficient execution of in‑region payrolls; and ensure business continuity plans are in place, staff trained, and plans tested on a periodic basis.
• Analyze potential risks, develop robust mitigation plans, and make informed decisions to keep projects on track, including understanding project functional requirements and ensuring they are fully documented in non‑technical terms and received by all interested parties; ensure new processes and systems are fully tested and functional before moving to production; act as functional lead and SME for payroll-related projects impacting the region.
• Drive for results and ensure that all in‑region projects, initiatives, and payroll operations are delivered on time and to the highest standard of quality.
• Lead efforts to design and implement scalable frameworks, templates, and standards that provide clear guidance while allowing for local adaptation and flexibility within the region.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, from individual contributors to senior leadership, on all in‑region payroll matters as required.
• Be highly responsive and maintain open lines of communication with all stakeholders, regardless of their role or level.
• Focus on the customer experience and ensure that deliverables are met as agreed upon.
• Champion the use of technology as a lever to streamline operations and drive efficiency.
• Embrace a mindset of continuous learning, actively seeking out new knowledge and ideas from any source to stay at the forefront of the payroll trends, industry best practices, and emerging technologies.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a leadership role with a strong focus on people management and development.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically to achieve business goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• A strong sense of curiosity and a passion for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Experience in risk management and the ability to develop and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• A results‑driven mindset with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget.

Salary Range

USD $148,000.00/Yr. - USD $186,000.00/Yr.

Pay Transparency Statement

Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant’s prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short‑term and long‑term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.

Accommodations

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete the required form.

BlackLine is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.