BlackLine Sr Analyst

Job Description

Join our Finance team in a highly visible role that combines financial systems, internal controls, and accounting excellence. As a BlackLine Sr Analyst, you will be the key owner of the BlackLine platform, driving system improvements, supporting strategic projects, ensuring SOX compliance, and partnering with teams across the Americas. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on financial operations, process optimization, and reporting quality while working in a dynamic, collaborative, and multinational environment.

The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead multiple BlackLine implementation and enhancement projects with minimal supervision, ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all BlackLine-related projects, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Administer the BlackLine platform, including configuration, user maintenance, and system governance activities.
• Ensure compliance with SOX IT controls by managing user access, executing security reviews, maintaining documentation, and providing audit evidence when required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve BlackLine system issues, including user access requests, functionality concerns, and integration-related matters.
• Prepare supporting documentation, reports, and evidence for internal and external audits.
• Execute Account-to-Report (AtR) processes across the Americas region, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls.
• Understand financial process flows, system interfaces, and process dependencies to ensure the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Review, certify, and monitor Balance Sheet account reconciliations, following up on outstanding items and remediation plans.
• Maintain and update all required AtR process trackers and operational reports.
• Perform monthly reconciliations between General Ledger and sub-ledgers, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Fixed Assets.
• Monitor and achieve established KPIs and SLAs, ensuring service quality and operational excellence.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to manage workloads, improve processes, and support business objectives.
• Prepare pre-close reports, analyze financial results, coordinate review meetings with market stakeholders, and identify corrective actions as needed.
• Support month-end closing activities, including review and sign-off of financial packages and Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives within the AtR function.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Finance or Accounting within a multinational organization; pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus.
• Experience as a BlackLine Administrator is required.
• Experience in Shared Services, process transitions, migrations, or transformation projects is highly desirable.
• Strong project management experience, including knowledge transfer, process documentation, stakeholder management, and status reporting.
• Business-level proficiency in English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Controllership, Financial Accounting, and SOX-based Internal Controls.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced knowledge of BlackLine administration and functionality.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong focus on teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to change, and maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Account Collections, Adaptability, Analytical Problem Solving, Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Business Support, Compliance SOX, Credit Management, Financial Accounting Controls, Financial Operations, Human Resources (HR) Shared Services Advisory, Interpersonal Relationships, Preparation of Financial Reports, Project Management, Quantitative Analytics, Vendor Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/2/2026

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