Technical Financial Systems Lead

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At BlackLine, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.
Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.
Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.
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Make Your Mark:
BlackLine is seeking a technically proficient Technical Lead to join our Financial Systems team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Financial Systems, this role will oversee multiple systems used by the Accounting & Finance teams, with a primary focus on managing Zuora and SAP development projects and spearheading the overall Financial Systems architecture for revenue, billing, and commissions systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a developer and solutions architect, with a strong background in managing development projects, technical requirements documentation, integration design, and implementation.
You'll Get To:

• Lead the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) for financial systems enhancement and automation projects, with a particular emphasis on Zuora and SAP systems, including requirements gathering, software specifications, design and architecture, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Develop deep technical expertise in the complex processes, practices, and workflows of internal end users to deliver comprehensive automated solutions.

• Oversee system integration projects, including process definition, technical documentation, deployment, and continuous maintenance for systems such as Zuora Billing, Zuora Revenue, SAP Commissions, and NetSuite.

• Lead data migration activities related to new acquisitions, international expansion, and new system implementations, ensuring seamless data transitions.

• Architect and develop advanced customizations across NetSuite, SAP, and Zuora platforms. This includes creating and maintaining workflows, scripts, custom forms, reports, searches, and dashboards, utilizing SQL for SAP Commissions development, SAP Workflow, and Zuora Workflow.

• Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) with the accounting team for new system customizations and processes, ensuring high-quality deployments.

• Provide technical training and documentation for end users, focusing on maximizing the effective use of new systems, policies, and practices.

• Handle day-to-day system troubleshooting, logging, and resolving technical issues through the JIRA ticketing system.

What You'll Bring:

• 7+ years of technical experience with Zuora, NetSuite and/or SAP Commissions , including roles as a developer and solutions architect.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems , Computer Science, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proficient in Zuora Billing, Zuora Revenue, SAP Commissions, and JIRA. Advanced understanding of NetSuite functionalities, including Workflows, SuiteScript , Fixed Assets, Advanced Approvals, Custom Reports, and Searches. Experience with SQL for SAP Commissions development, SAP Workflow, and Zuora Workflow.

• Strong knowledge of integration platforms such as Dell Boomi for seamless data movement into NetSuite.

• Excellent ability to communicate complex technical concepts to finance teams, auditors, technical teams, and system users at all levels.

• Experience adhering to industry-standard development processes for structured, auditable change deployments.

• Skilled in creating detailed technical documentation and change management documentation to support IT general controls (ITGCs).

We're Even More Excited If You Have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, fast-changing work environment.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and learn quickly.
• Experience in software or SaaS industry is a plus
• Experience running projects from initiation to completion with minimal oversight.
• A process before tools approach to problem solving.
• Customer services oriented.
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm to get things done with a creative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to assist in creation of functional and technical specifications.
• Must embrace in learning, sharing knowledge and working with changing technology.
• A team player who can collaborate with our internal team and other cross functional teams.
• The ability to solve highly complex business problems across platforms utilizing Salesforce and other business applications.
• Excellent analytical, technology, communication, and problem-solving skills.

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 2 days a week.
Salary Range:
USD $147,000.00 - USD $196,000.00
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.
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.