Manager, Finance Transformation, BlackLine

Job Type:  Permanent  
Work Model:  Hybrid  
Reference code: 133788
Primary Location:  Calgary, AB
All Available Locations:  Calgary, AB; Brossard, QC; Burlington, ON; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Laval, QC; Moncton, NB; Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; Quebec City, QC; Regina, SK; Saint John, NB; Saskatoon, SK; St. John's, NL; Toronto, ON; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC; Winnipeg, MB

 

Our Purpose

 

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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What will your typical day look like?

 

Picture yourself as an integral part of a team engaged in providing Finance transformation, controllership, and advisory services to help our clients improve their business. You will analyse issues, contribute to developing recommendations, help to design and implement technologies and construct creative presentations to deliver insightful solutions. On top of this, you will find yourself part of a team of talented professionals who are passionate about putting the client first and getting to the right answer.

 

Additionally, with a focus on BlackLine, you will:  

 

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of BlackLine solutions to support financial processes including reconciliations, analysis, journal entries, and intercompany.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable BlackLine solutions. 
• Ensure alignment of BlackLine solutions with organizational goals and objectives. 
• Administer and maintain the BlackLine platform, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity. 
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate end-users on BlackLine functionalities and best practices. 
• Oversee the integration of data from various sources into the BlackLine platform, ensuring accuracy and consistency. 
• Review and optimize end-to-end financial processes and data flows to support efficient period-end closing and consolidation activities and identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement. 
• Implement best practices for process and solution design including considerations for internal controls in various regulatory environments. 
• Stay up to date with BlackLine updates and new features, incorporating them into the existing solutions as appropriate. 

About the team

 

We love to help our clients achieve their objectives. The Finance Transformation team has a long history of collaboration and innovation with our clients to offer holistic solutions to the most complex business issues. We understand the real problems affecting businesses today and take the perspective of the Client to understand impacts to their teams, technologies, and processes. We draw on our global network of professionals and industry experiences to tailor solutions to our clients’ most urgent needs. Whether setting a vision, developing strategy, designing the operating model, improving processes or deploying technology solutions, we are passionate about helping Business leaders improve their operations and achieve their business goals. 

 

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

 

You are someone who is: 

• 8+ years of relevant experience implementing one or more finance technologies 
• 6+ years of experience implementing BlackLine including Financial Close & Consolidation, and/or Intercompany solutions 
• 5+ years of experience leading and managing project teams 
• Knowledgeable of the myriad issues Clients face, with a track record of providing solutions to those issues 
• Able to develop and communicate new ideas and conceptualize innovative approaches and solutions 
• Adept at creating long term business relationships at a senior level  
• Energized by achieving goals in a collaborative environment, and mentoring team members to their highest potential 
• Knowledgeable of market trends, competitor environment, and corporate and business strategies  
  
   

Note: Canadian travel required with occasional international travel. You should be able to enter the USA to work on client assignments. 

 
Preferred:  

• Experience with Financial Reporting, Governance Risk and Compliance, Workiva, OneStream, Anaplan, SAP or Oracle considered an asset
• Strong functional knowledge around financial systems and processes
• Proven skills as a team member, team lead or project manager on at least one full life cycle implementation
• A proven resource in defining systems strategy, developing systems requirements, designing and prototyping, testing, training, defining support procedures, and implementing practical business solutions under multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently, manage small engagements or parts of large engagements
• Willingness to mentor junior staff
• Committed to gaining exposure to multiple industries
• Adept at implementing technology-enabled business solutions for clients as part of a high-talent team
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint)
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
• Ability to collaborate with clients 

 

Positions based in Quebec: Bilingualism in French and English is required for this position due to the nature of the role having interactions with National & Global clients and project teams.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $175,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

 

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

 

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

 

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan ,  Reconciliation Action Plan and the  BlackNorth Initiative .

 

We encourage you to connect with us at  View email address on careers.deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or  View email address on careers.deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

 

When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

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