Senior Manager - Finance Transformation (BlackLine)

EY is looking for a Senior Manager – Finance Transformation (BlackLine) to join our Business Consulting practice. You will lead complex finance transformation engagements focusing on Record‑to‑Report (R2R) , financial close optimization, and BlackLine implementation and enablement.

What you will do

• Lead end‑to‑end Finance Transformation engagements with a primary focus on
  • Record‑to‑Report (R2R)
  • Financial close and consolidation
  • Account reconciliations, journal entries, task management, and controls
• Act as a solution lead for BlackLine‑enabled transformations, including
  • BlackLine functional design and implementation
  • Close optimization and stabilization
  • Integration with ERP and consolidation platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
  • Post‑implementation improvement and value realization
• Advise clients on target operating models, process standardization, and governance frameworks supported by BlackLine
• Engage with executive‑level stakeholders as a trusted advisor
• Anticipate and manage engagement risks, dependencies, and quality
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals, points of view, and client pursuits related to BlackLine and Finance Transformation
• Coach, mentor and develop high‑performing consulting teams

Client responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex Finance Transformation programs, ensuring alignment between process, technology, and people
• Own client relationships for BlackLine‑enabled 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, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into technology‑enabled solutions
• Professional fluency in English; French is an asset

What you will bring to this role

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in consulting or industry
• Professional designation (CPA, CA, CMA, MBA) strongly preferred
• Mandatory: Demonstrated hands‑on experience with BlackLine (e.g., Account Reconciliations, Journals, Task Management, Intercompany, Controls)
• Experience delivering full lifecycle transformation initiatives (assessment, design, implementation, and post‑go‑live support)
• Strong background in finance processes, particularly Record‑to‑Report and financial close
• Experience with ERP platforms and finance automation technologies
• Willingness to travel as required