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Principal Implementation Consultant

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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in USA
128K-160K Annually
Senior level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in USA
128K-160K Annually
Senior level
Leads complex, enterprise-scale BlackLine software implementations from requirements gathering through configuration, testing, training, and delivery. Manages concurrent projects, budgets, milestones, risks, and stakeholder expectations while advising customers on accounting best practices and application capabilities. Mentors implementation consultants, resolves complex requirements, collaborates cross-functionally, and contributes to process and product improvements.
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Make Your Mark:

The Principal Implementation Consultant is responsible for implementing the company's software products with its customers. Using their extensive knowledge of the BlackLine application, they're able to advise customers on best practices and work through complex requirements to configure BlackLine to perform as needed. The role also provides subject matter leadership and expertise within the department.

You'll Get To:

  • Drives and manages all project phases and milestones to completion within budget, scope, schedule, and customer satisfaction. 
  • Manages a diverse portfolio and delivers large-scale implementation projects of multiple, concurrent, complex or enterprise-level projects with little supervision. 
  • Mentors and advises less experienced ICs/Senior ICs on BlackLine implementation processes and procedures 
  • Provides advisement on industry best practices for use in the configuration of the BlackLine suite of products 
  • Performs additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned. 
  • Creates and maintains documentation throughout the implementation to include “ management of project budget, data requirements, project timelines, issue trackers and risk mitigation plans, etc. 
  • Utilizes business acumen, Accounting/Finance Industry knowledge, and product knowledge to serve as a trusted advisor and become an application expert to address client use cases and business challenges. 
  • Collaborates with all key stakeholders regarding project progress and next steps in a real time manner. 
  • Provides training and guidance to customers throughout the project. 
  • Addresses complex client requirements in multiple modules, working with other teams at BlackLine to devise and implement related solutions. 
  • Collaborates and contributes to team goals and successes, including development of new processes, partnering cross-org to assist with product development, identifying implementation process improvements, and delivering training across the teams and subject matter expertise 
  • Elicits, documents, interprets and translates client business requirements to be used for application configuration and project delivery. 
  • Assesses, troubleshoots, and tests BlackLine products during the implementation cycle. 
  • Manages and sets expectations with stakeholders throughout the implementation lifecycle, as well as the pre-sales process 

What You'll Bring:

  • At least 8 years of experience in Consulting Services, Client Services and/or Professional Services environment
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Previous project management experience in a revenue driven environment (e.g. Time and materials billing)
  • Demonstrated successful completion of multiple, complex enterprise-level client implementation projects
  • Proven experience to balance multiple projects at any given time and stay on top of all details
  • Demonstrated experience communicating and presenting to a diverse set of people across groups and organizational levels
  • Experience in SaaS industry and/or Software, as well as issues related to installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and support.
  • Experience with large scale ERP systems including SAP and Oracle
  • Advanced Knowledge/experience in Accounting, Audits, Financial Services, Software Technology, SaaS industry and/or related experience
  • Excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Effective negotiation/conflict resolution skills
  • Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to deliver world-class service and high-impact results while navigating challenging situations
  • Ability to manage self and others under pressure and time-sensitive deadlines
  • Ability to facilitate and harness cross-team collaboration working with teams in-person and virtually

We’re Even More Excited If You Have:


  • Four plus years of experience in the audit/accounting industry
  • Four years of experience with BlackLine Products preferred
  • PMP certification
  • Accounting degree and/or experience preferred
  • 4 years of experience with BlackLine Products preferred

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:

$128,000.00-$160,000.00

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.

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