Technical Trainer

BlackLine Systems Inc (U.S.); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plans

Wellness program

Office access 3 days a week

Job summary

BlackLine Systems Inc (U.S.) seeks an experienced trainer to deliver engaging accounting training on BlackLine products, both in person and virtually.

You will translate complex principles into clear concepts, share best practices, and meet delivery targets while collaborating with design teams and clients globally.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of corporate accounting/finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• BlackLine accounting/financial background; public speaking; project management; SaaS implementation methodology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training classes on BlackLine products, in‑person and virtually.
• Translate complex accounting concepts into clear training content.
• Meet quarterly and annual delivery satisfaction and utilization targets.
• Consult with clients on how to use BlackLine solutions for financial close needs.
• Collaborate with Learning Experience Designers to ensure accurate content.

Skills

Corporate accounting

Public speaking

Project management

SaaS implementation

Instructional delivery

Virtual training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Teams

WebEx

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leverage your accounting knowledge to deliver engaging and practical training classes on BlackLine products, both in‑person and virtually.
• Translate complex accounting principles into clear, understandable concepts within the context of our software.
• Meet assigned quarterly and annual delivery satisfaction and utilization targets.
• Act as a trusted expert, sharing best practices and consulting with clients on how to best utilize BlackLine solutions to meet their financial close needs.
• Collaborate with Learning Experience Designers and other subject‑matter experts to ensure training content is accurate, relevant, and impactful.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across the organization, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and customer success.
• Stay current with accounting industry standards, implementation developments, and trends to ensure your expertise remains cutting‑edge.
• Represent BlackLine and the Training team at key customer events and user conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of corporate accounting or finance experience (e.g., Accountant, Financial Analyst, Controller, Auditor).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• BlackLine accounting/financial background, public speaking, project management, SaaS implementation methodology.
• Ability to conceptualize and present technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Ability to deliver virtual training with MS Teams, WebEx, or similar applications to both small and large audiences.
• Ability to accommodate a global virtual and in‑person delivery schedule outside of regular North American business hours.

Preferred Experience

• Experience using BlackLine or other financial close automation software.
• Experience with process improvement or system implementation projects.
• Experience applying adult learning principles to instructor‑led training sessions.
• Experience developing learning experiences through creating PowerPoint decks, student and instructor guides, lab exercises, and job aids.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary Range: $95,000.00 – $119,000.00. Compensation structure may include variable incentive components such as an Incentive Compensation Plan or On‑Target Earnings based on a split model (e.g., 50/50, 70/30, or 60/40) between base salary and variable incentive. In addition to base pay, BlackLine offers short‑term and long‑term incentive programs, benefits, and wellness plans.

Company Culture & EEO Statement

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.

BlackLine recognizes that the way we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in‑person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 3 days a week.

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 provided form.