Technical Trainer

BlackLine; United States; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackLine is seeking a Technical Trainer in the United States to empower customers, partners, and employees by transforming accounting processes using BlackLine software. The role requires an engaging communicator who can translate accounting concepts into practical training and who thrives in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

You will participate in onboarding, develop and deliver hands-on training, and collaborate with content designers to ensure material remains current and impactful.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on accounting/finance experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Experience presenting to trained audiences and translating accounting concepts to software users.
• Familiarity with SaaS implementations and software training delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training sessions for BlackLine customers, partners, and employees, both in-person and virtually.
• Translate complex accounting principles into clear software concepts.
• Meet quarterly/annual delivery satisfaction and utilization targets.
• Collaborate with Learning Experience Designers to ensure accurate, relevant content.
• Develop class materials such as decks, guides, labs, and job aids.

Skills

Public speaking

Project management

SaaS implementation

Technical concepts

Virtual training

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Teams

WebEx

PowerPoint

Job description

Make Your Mark

Are you an experienced accounting or finance professional looking to leverage your expertise in a new and exciting way? As a Technical Trainer at BlackLine, you will be the subject matter expert who empowers our customers, partners, and employees to transform their accounting processes using our industry-leading software. This role is perfect for an enthusiastic and engaging communicator who enjoys sharing their knowledge and helping others succeed. We provide a robust onboarding program to teach you the art of software instruction and refine your delivery; you provide the real-world accounting expertise that makes the learning experience invaluable.

Make Your Mark

Are you an experienced accounting or finance professional looking to leverage your expertise in a new and exciting way? As a Technical Trainer at BlackLine, you will be the subject matter expert who empowers our customers, partners, and employees to transform their accounting processes using our industry-leading software. This role is perfect for an enthusiastic and engaging communicator who enjoys sharing their knowledge and helping others succeed. We provide a robust onboarding program to teach you the art of software instruction and refine your delivery; you provide the real-world accounting expertise that makes the learning experience invaluable.

You\'ll Get To

• Leverage your accounting knowledge to deliver engaging and practicle 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 our Learning Experience Designers and other subject matter experts to ensure our 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You\'ll Bring

Years of Experience in Related Field: 3-5 years of hands-on experience in corporate accounting or finance role (e.g., Accountant, Financial Analyst, Controller, Auditor). Education: Bachelor\'s degree or the equivalent work experience Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• BlackLine
• Accounting/financial background
• Public speaking
• Project management
• SaaS implementation methodology Other:
• 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.

We\u2019re Even More Excited If You Have

• Expereince 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 in developing learning experiences through building effective class materials such as PowerPoint decks, student and instructor guides, lab exercises, and job aids.

Thrive At BlackLine Because You Are Joining

• A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world\'s most trusted name in Finance Automation!
• A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It\'s a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
• A culture where BlackLiner\'s continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.

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 ways 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.

Salary Range

$88,000.00-$110,000.00

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.

We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring candidates have clear information about compensation expectations. For roles that include variable incentive components such as an Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) or On-Target Earnings (OTE), the compensation structure may follow a split model – for example, a 50/50, 70/30, or 60/40 ratio between base salary and variable incentive.

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 this form.

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 this form.