Senior Director, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting

BlackLine

. Serve as the subject-matter expert on complex and emerging accounting matters .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $224,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting, with a strong foundation in public accounting and extensive experience in technical accounting and financial reporting. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive automation, and establish data governance in a fast-paced environment.

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Active CPA12+ Years of Progressive Accounting ExperienceExpertise in US GAAP and SEC ReportingExperience with BlackLineStrong Understanding of Internal Controls and SOX

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Hard Skills

Technical AccountingFinancial ReportingSEC FilingsData GovernanceAI ImplementationInternal ControlsComplex Accounting ResolutionFinancial Reporting AutomationEarnings SupportAudit Readiness

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationTeam LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationInfluencing Senior Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

BlackLineData WarehousingBI/Reporting ToolsSnowflakeERP/Reporting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active CPA

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingBig 4SaaSFinance TransformationAudit Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the subject-matter expert on complex and emerging accounting matters
Prepare and review SEC filings, earnings support, and external financial reporting disclosures
Monitor accounting standards and regulatory developments and lead adoption and implementation
Partner with external and internal audit and support SOX compliance and reporting controls
Advise the Controller, CAO, CFO, and cross-functional partners on accounting implications
Lead BlackLine's Customer Zero agenda for technical accounting and reporting
Pilot new BlackLine product capabilities and provide feedback to Product and Engineering
Participate in customer briefings, executive roundtables, advisory boards, and field events
Improve reporting workflows to reduce cycle time and strengthen controls
Lead responsible adoption of AI across technical accounting and financial reporting
Identify, pilot, and scale AI use cases while maintaining auditability, governance, and human oversight
Establish AI guardrails and build team fluency
Own the strategy, design, governance, and rollout of the financial reporting data warehouse capability
Establish data governance, reconciliation, and controls for audit-ready warehouse reporting
Drive adoption of automated, real-time financial reporting across reporting and controllership stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Active CPA
12+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong foundation in public accounting; Big 4 preferred
In-house technical accounting and external reporting experience at a public company
Deep, current expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting
Track record of resolving complex technical accounting matters and drafting technical memos
Experience owning or heavily contributing to SEC filings and the external reporting close
Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX
Ability to lead and develop a team, drive cross-functional initiatives, and influence senior stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience at a SaaS/technology company preferred
Hands-on experience with BlackLine and/or finance transformation, automation, or ERP/reporting system implementations preferred
Familiarity with data warehousing, BI/reporting tools, and modern data platforms such as Snowflake preferred
Experience piloting or scaling AI in a finance/accounting context preferred
Comfort serving as a customer-facing reference or thought leader preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development seminars
Inclusive affinity groups
Short-term incentive programs, based on eligibility
Long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility
Benefit and wellness plans
Reasonable accommodations during application or interview process
Hybrid work combining virtual and in-person interactions