Senior Manager Finance Transformation (BlackLine)

The opportunity

At EY youll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with the global scale support inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We are currently seeking a Senior Manager Finance Transformation (BlackLine) to join our Business Consulting practice.

In this role you will lead complex finance transformation engagements with a strong focus on RecordtoReport (R2R) financial close optimization and BlackLine implementation and enablement. You will work closely with senior client stakeholders to design and deliver technologyenabled solutions that drive process efficiency strengthen controls and accelerate close cycles.

Handson BlackLine experience is a mandatory requirement for this role.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Who we are

A career in our Finance Transformation practice provides the opportunity to work alongside Finance and Business leaders to optimize finance functions. We help organizations achieve strategic alignment implement cost and service improvement initiatives and embed sustainable performance management capabilities.

Our teams play a critical role in disrupting traditional finance operations through the effective use of digital finance technologies including close reconciliation controls and automation platforms such as BlackLine.

What you will do

As aSenior Manager Finance Transformation (BlackLine) you will be expected to:

• Lead endtoend Finance Transformation engagements with a primary focus on:
  
  • RecordtoReport (R2R)
  • Financial close and consolidation
  • Account reconciliations journal entries task management and controls
• Act as a solution lead for BlackLineenabled transformations including:
  
  • BlackLine functional design and implementation
  • Close optimization and stabilization
  • Integration with ERP and consolidation platforms (e.g. SAP Oracle)
  • Postimplementation improvement and value realization
• Advise clients on target operating models process standardization and governance frameworks supported by BlackLine
• Engage with executivelevel stakeholders as a trusted advisor
• Anticipate and manage engagement risks dependencies and quality
• Contribute to business development activities including proposals points of view (POVs) and client pursuits related to BlackLine and Finance Transformation
• Actively coach mentor and develop highperforming consulting teams

Client responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex Finance Transformation programs ensuring alignment between process technology and people
• Own client relationships for BlackLineenabled engagements
• Manage financial aspects of engagements including staffing budgets and delivery milestones
• Identify opportunities to expand EY services within existing client relationships

People management responsibilities

• Supervise coach and mentor team members across multiple engagements
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback
• Support people initiatives including recruitment training and capability development within Finance Transformation and BlackLine
• Promote a strong learning culture and inclusive teaming environment

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on complex transformation initiatives
• Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into technologyenabled solutions
• Professional fluency in English; French is an asset

What you will bring to this role

• Bachelors degree and minimum 8 years of relevant experience in consulting or industry
• Professional designation (CPA CA CMA MBA) strongly preferred
• Mandatory: Demonstrated handson experience with BlackLine (e.g. Account Reconciliations Journals Task Management Intercompany Controls)
• Experience delivering full lifecycle transformation initiatives (assessment design implementation and postgolive support)
• Strong background in finance processes particularly RecordtoReport and financial close
• Experience with ERP platforms and finance automation technologies
• Willingness to travel as required

Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusiveness is the heart of who we are and how we work. Were committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued policies and practices are equitable and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism advancing gender equity and women in leadership advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA community promoting ourneuroinclusionand accessibility initiatives and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations Inuit and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences abilities backgrounds and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients people society and the planet while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data AI and advanced technology EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance consulting tax strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights a globally connected multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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