Director, Accounting
U.S. ‚Ä¢ Los Angeles, California ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $193,000–$242,000 / year
Posted on Wed, Aug 12, 2026
Make Your Mark:
We are seeking a visionary, strategic, and hands-on Director, Accounting (General Ledger) to lead and scale our global General Ledger team. In this critical leadership role, you will own global GL operations, ensuring the precision, integrity, and timely execution of our financial records while serving as a key driver of modern finance transformation, process automation, and AI adoption.In addition to driving core accounting execution and scaling global financial operations, you will contribute to BlackLine’s "Customer Zero" strategy by utilizing and validating our own product suite within our accounting workflows, sharing direct operational feedback with Product, and serving as a referenceable leader for customers.
The ideal candidate brings deep SaaS/enterprise software expertise, exceptional team leadership skills, and a passionate commitment to forging strong strategic partnerships across G&A functions and business units throughout the company.
You'll Get To:
Strategic Team Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing global General Ledger accounting team.
Build an innovative, high-trust team culture focused on continuous learning, career development, and modern, tech-enabled workflows in an evolving AI-driven workplace.
Global Close & General Ledger Operations
Own the global month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring flawless execution of journal entries, complex consolidations, intercompany transactions, account reconciliations, and financial flux analyses.
Ensure balance sheet integrity and accurate internal financial reporting in full compliance with US GAAP and corporate policies.
Finance Automation, AI Adoption & "Customer Zero"
Spearhead the continued adoption and optimization of AI-powered financial automation tools and machine learning features within BlackLine and modern ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
Advance BlackLine's "Customer Zero" path as part of internal finance automation efforts—driving full internal adoption of BlackLine products, providing constructive feedback to Product teams, and serving as an executive reference for prospects and customers.
Streamline accounting workflows through AI-driven journal entry posting, intelligent anomaly detection, automated variance analysis, and predictive risk management.
Data Warehouse & Financial Reporting Tool Leadership
Lead accounting initiatives related to BlackLine’s enterprise data warehouse reporting tool, driving enhanced data accuracy, accessibility, and reporting efficiency.
Deliver actionable financial intelligence and smart analytics across balance sheet and P&L flux analyses to inform executive decision-making.
Strategic Cross-Functional Partnership
Establish deep strategic partnerships—moving beyond simple collaboration—across all G&A functions (Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, People/HR, IT) and key business stakeholders (Product, Technology, Sales/GTM, Data Science).
Align GL accounting operations, system enhancements, and reporting capabilities with company-wide strategic growth initiatives and technological roadmaps.
Audit, Governance & Internal Controls
Maintain a robust internal control environment in compliance with SOX requirements and governance policies over both human and AI-assisted accounting procedures.
Manage relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth, transparent quarterly reviews and annual audit execution.
Accounting Policy & Technical GAAP Ownership
Research, document, and implement technical accounting policies to ensure business operations adapt seamlessly to changing accounting standards (US GAAP) and business models.
What You'll Bring:
Education & Credentials
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Certification: CPA license .
Experience
10+ years of progressive accounting experience in high-growth enterprise software, SaaS, or technology sectors.
4+ years of direct people management and team leadership experience.
Systems, Data & AI Mastery
Strong fluency with enterprise ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and agentic finance platforms (BlackLine, etc.).
Strong enthusiasm for and practical experience with AI tools, automated financial workflows, and data warehouse reporting infrastructure.
Leadership & Vision
Proven ability to act as a strategic business partner across G&A and business operations.
Outstanding problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with a track record of executing digital transformation programs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience participating in "Customer Zero" or internal software adoption and product feedback initiatives.
Hands-on experience deploying AI/RPA workflows, intelligent close tools, or advanced BI/data warehouse reporting tools.
Prior experience with Big 4 or top-tier public accounting firms.
Track record of executing global close optimization and financial systems integration in a public company setting.
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:
$193,000.00-$242,000.00Pay 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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