Are you an experienced accounting or finance professional looking to leverage your expertise in a new and exciting way? As a Technical Trainer at BlackLine, you will be the subject matter expert who empowers our customers, partners, and employees to transform their accounting processes using our industry-leading software. This role is perfect for an enthusiastic and engaging communicator who enjoys sharing their knowledge and helping others succeed. We provide a robust onboarding program to teach you the art of software instruction and refine your delivery; you provide the real-world accounting expertise that makes the learning experience invaluable.
You’ll Get To:
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Leverage your accounting knowledge to deliver engaging and practicle training classes on BlackLine products, both in-person and virtually.
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Translate complex accounting principles into clear, understandable concepts within the context of our software.
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Meet assigned quarterly and annual delivery satisfaction and utilization targets.
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Act as a trusted expert, sharing best practices and consulting with clients on how to best utilize BlackLine solutions to meet their financial close needs.
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Collaborate with our Learning Experience Designers and other subject matter experts to ensure our training content is accurate, relevant, and impactful.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships across the organization, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and customer success.
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Stay current with accounting industry standards, implementation developments, and trends to ensure your expertise remains cutting-edge.
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Represent BlackLine and the Training team at key customer events and user conferences.
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Other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring:
Years of Experience in Related Field: 3-5 years of hands-on experience in corporate accounting or finance role (e.g., Accountant, Financial Analyst, Controller, Auditor). Education: Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent work experience Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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BlackLine
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Accounting/financial background
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Public speaking
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Project management
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SaaS implementation methodology Other:
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Ability to conceptualize and present technical concepts clearly and concisely.
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Ability to deliver virtual training with MS Teams, WebEx, or similar applications to both small and large audiences.
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Ability to accommodate a global virtual and in-person delivery schedule outside of regular North American business hours.
We’re Even More Excited If You Have:
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Expereince using Blackline or other financial close automation software.
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Experience with process improvement or system implementation projects.
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Experience applying adult learning principles to instructor-led training sessions.
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Experience in developing learning experiences through building effective class materials such as PowerPoint decks, student and instructor guides, lab exercises, and job aids.