BlackLine ยท 2 months ago
Staff I Product Manager
Pleasanton, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
8+ years expBlackLine is a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. The Staff I Product Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the product portfolio and driving strategic initiatives to enhance customer success and deliver innovative solutions in the finance and accounting domain.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Drive the strategy and execution of complex, cross-functional product initiatives to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth for this product line
Identify strategic opportunities to expand our product offerings, enter new markets, and advance our competitive position
Employ a customer-centric approach, leveraging customer insights to inform product strategy and ensure we are building solutions that address their most critical needs
Leverage data to identify new product opportunities, validate proposed solutions, and track the realization of business value
Identify use cases for incorporating AI technologies that enable us to revolutionize the financial reporting and consolidations space
Lead the definition and development of new product concepts, working closely with engineering, design, and other stakeholders to create solutions that meet the demands of future-ready finance
Work closely with product leadership to define the long-term product vision and roadmap, providing thought leadership and strategic guidance, ensuring alignment of the product strategy to overall company objectives and the transformation of the office of the CFO
Establish and promote product management best practices, methodologies, and tools across the organization; mentor and coach product managers of all levels, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in delivering innovative solutions for accounting and finance
Represent the product organization in key strategic discussions and initiatives, advocating for the development of AI-powered technologies that serve the needs of the modern CFO
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Computer Science, Business, or a related technical field)
8+ years of experience as a Senior, Principal or Lead Product Manager in a SaaS company, with a demonstrated ability to drive complex, strategic initiatives for the office of the CFO
Experience working directly on financial reporting or consolidation products is highly preferred, including a demonstrated understanding of the following:
Knowledge of key accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS) and their application in consolidated financial statements
Experience with financial consolidation processes, including intercompany eliminations, currency translations, and adjustments
Familiarity with financial reporting requirements and regulations (e.g., SEC reporting)
Understanding of the role of technology in automating and streamlining the consolidation and reporting process
Deep understanding of product management principles, methodologies, and best practices that contribute to transforming how we do product management more effectively and efficiently
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills, with a focus on identifying opportunities to leverage AI technologies
Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels
Proven ability to lead and drive alignment across cross-functional teams in a complex organization to deliver innovative solutions
Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate market trends, customer needs, and business objectives into innovative and cohesive product strategies and roadmap
Experience with a wide range of product methodologies and product management tools like Jira, Jira Product Discovery, Pendo, etc
A passion for mentoring and coaching others, and a commitment to fostering a high-performing product organization that is at the forefront of innovation
Preferred
Experience with scripting languages
PMP certification
Benefits
Short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility
Robust offering of benefit and wellness plans
Company
BlackLine
Companies turn to BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) to help solve their most complex finance and accounting challenges.
1001-5000 employees
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Owen Ryan
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Mark Partin
Chief Financial Officer
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