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We are looking for a skilled Senior Associate to join our team in the Financial Consulting domain, focusing on Blackline implementation and support. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in accounting or finance, with expertise in process analysis and redesign of business processes. Roles and Responsibility Configure and maintain the BlackLine platform to align with financial processes and business requirements. Provide training and support to end-users, troubleshoot issues, and ensure a smooth user experience within the BlackLine platform. Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation using BlackLine. Oversee reconciliation processes and ensure accuracy and completeness in line with accounting standards. Assist in managing and reviewing journal entries within BlackLine, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Create, assign, and monitor tasks within BlackLine to streamline financial workflows. Develop collaborative relationships with partnering teams and stakeholders to identify system improvement opportunities. Optimize use of BlackLine system through business process evaluation, procedure development, system process flow and requirements, QA planning and testing, creation and oversight of documentation related to standard operating procedures, user training development and deployment, production support for problems and enhancements resulting from quarterly product releases, ensures adequate communication and proper integration across entirety of FAO practice and our technology partners, provides technical support to end-users to resolve issues with BlackLine use, including escalation through proper channels within RSM and with BlackLine support. Perform other duties/projects as required. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, MIS, or IT. Minimum 5 years of Accounting or Finance Experience. Background in financial close process optimization/continuous improvement. BlackLine Experience as a User & Admin (Local, Business, or System). Experience leading implementations of Sage Intacct. Expertise in process analysis and redesign of business processes. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong time management and organizational skills with sensitivity to timeframes, budgets, and outcomes across multiple clients and projects. Ability to prioritize and stay organized/focused in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment with competing demands. CA, CPA, MBA Finance is preferred.
