We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the implementation, optimization, and management of Blackline's Journal Entry and Automated Journal Definition functionalities for our client. As a Solution Architect, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, and business stakeholders, to design, integrate, and optimize Blackline solutions that support efficient, accurate, and automated journal entry processes within our financial system.
Your primary responsibilities include:Lead the design and implementation of Journal Entry and Automated Journal Definition solutions using Blackline software.
Ensure that solution designs align with business requirements, industry best practices, and IT standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical and functional requirements for automated journal entries and supporting processes.
Work closely with project managers and technical teams to deliver Blackline implementations on time and within scope.
Provide technical leadership during the integration of Blackline with existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and other financial software.
Ensure seamless data flow and accurate reconciliation across all integrated systems.
Customize and configure Blackline's Journal Entry features to meet business needs, including automated journal definitions, approval workflows, and posting processes.
Implement custom validation rules, templates, and automated journal entry generation based on defined business logic.
Lead initiatives to automate journal entries based on predefined criteria and business rules, reducing manual intervention and improving efficiency.
Ensure that automated journal definitions are scalable and can handle large volumes of data while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
Engage with Finance, Accounting, and other relevant business units to understand and map out their requirements for journal entry processes.
Act as the liaison between the technical team and business stakeholders, translating technical concepts into actionable business requirements.
Oversee system testing, including unit tests, integration tests, and user acceptance tests (UAT), to ensure the solution meets functional and non-functional requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing and post-implementation.
Provide training to end users and business stakeholders on Blackline Journal Entry functionality, including best practices for creating and managing journal entries.
Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the Blackline solution, ensuring it remains up-to-date and continues to meet the evolving needs of the business.
Stay up to date with new features and releases in Blackline and identify opportunities to improve existing processes.
Recommend enhancements to improve system performance, scalability, and user experience.