BlackLine

Get to Know Us:

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing!

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.

Work, Play and Grow at BlackLine!

Make Your Mark:

At BlackLine, we are committed to enabling the success of our customers and end-users through meaningful digital transformation. We are driven by a passion for solving complex problems and delivering innovative solutions that deliver significant value across the office of the CFO. We are seeking a Staff II Product Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping our product portfolio and driving strategic initiatives that define the future of accounting and finance.

As a Staff II Product Manager, you will work on high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that span multiple product areas. You will provide thought leadership, drive alignment across teams, and influence the long-term product vision for our Consolidation & Financial Analytics product line. You will tackle complex challenges, identify strategic opportunities, and champion best practices to elevate our product management practice and ensure we are at the forefront of future-ready finance.

You'll Get To:

• Drive the strategy and execution of complex, cross-functional product initiatives to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth for this product line.
• Identify strategic opportunities to expand our product offerings, enter new markets, and advance our competitive position.
• Employ a customer-centric approach, leveraging customer insights to inform product strategy and ensure we are building solutions that address their most critical needs.
• Leverage data to identify new product opportunities, validate proposed solutions, and track the realization of business value.
• Identify use cases for incorporating AI technologies that enable us to revolutionize the financial reporting and consolidations space.
• Lead the definition and development of new product concepts, working closely with engineering, design, and other stakeholders to create solutions that meet the demands of future-ready finance.
• Work closely with product leadership to define the long-term product vision and roadmap, providing thought leadership and strategic guidance, ensuring alignment of the product strategy to overall company objectives and the transformation of the office of the CFO.
• Establish and promote product management best practices, methodologies, and tools across the organization; mentor and coach product managers of all levels, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in delivering innovative solutions for accounting and finance.
• Represent the product organization in key strategic discussions and initiatives, advocating for the development of AI-powered technologies that serve the needs of the modern CFO.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Business, or a related technical field)
• 12+ years of experience as a Senior, Principal or Lead Product Manager in a SaaS company, with a demonstrated ability to drive complex, strategic initiatives for the office of the CFO.
• Experience working directly on financial reporting or consolidation products is highly preferred, including a demonstrated understanding of the following:

o Knowledge of key accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS) and their application in consolidated financial statements.

o Experience with financial consolidation processes, including intercompany eliminations, currency translations, and adjustments.

o Familiarity with financial reporting requirements and regulations (e.g., SEC reporting).

o Understanding of the role of technology in automating and streamlining the consolidation and reporting process.

• Deep understanding of product management principles, methodologies, and best practices that contribute to transforming how we do product management more effectively and efficiently.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills, with a focus on identifying opportunities to leverage AI technologies.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to lead and drive alignment across cross-functional teams in a complex organization to deliver innovative solutions.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate market trends, customer needs, and business objectives into innovative and cohesive product strategies and roadmap.
• Experience with a wide range of product methodologies and product management tools like Jira, Jira Product Discovery, Pendo, etc.
• A passion for mentoring and coaching others, and a commitment to fostering a high-performing product organization that is at the forefront of innovation.

We’re Even More Excited If You Have:

• Experience with scripting languages
• PMP certification

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 have 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.

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Salary Range:

USD $201,000.00 - USD $252,000.00

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.