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It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they’re doing!
At BlackLine, we’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications.
Since being founded in 2001, BlackLine has become a leading provider of cloud software that automates and controls the entire financial close process. Our vision is to modernize the finance and accounting function to enable greater operational effectiveness and agility, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions and services to empower accounting and finance leaders around the world to achieve Modern Finance.
Being a best-in-class SaaS Company, we understand that bringing in new ideas and innovative technology is mission critical. At BlackLine we are always working with new, cutting edge technology that encourages our teams to learn something new and expand their creativity and technical skillset that will accelerate their careers.
Work, Play and Grow at BlackLine!
Make Your Mark:
The Head of Strategy and Corporate Development will be responsible for leading a team which will drive and enable decision making across the company with key financial insights in three specific areas – Corporate Development, Strategic Planning and Special Projects. He/she will partner with BlackLine’s senior business leaders to facilitate strategic decisions focused on key investments, operational improvements, new business opportunities and strategic transactions.
Corporate Development
• This role will be responsible for all aspects of strategic acquisitions and inorganic growth initiatives. Responsibilities include all aspects of corporate M&A, including but not limited to strategy development, target identification, deal sourcing, deal execution, acquisition integration preparation and helping to assess and support other inorganic growth.
Strategic Planning & Special Projects
• The individual will drive the multi-year strategic planning process including identify growth opportunities, contribute to product market strategy and oversee corporate and new business development opportunities. Success will be defined by the direct business impact facilitated by partnering with our leaders on key decisions, and building a thriving, sustainable operation and team.
You’ll Get To:
Corporate Development
• Evaluate BlackLine’s asset mix and opportunities around new businesses and extensions of existing businesses
• Partner as a trusted advisor with senior management on M&A evaluation and execution
• Lead and evaluate all aspects of such opportunities whether undertaken as an internal initiative or through potential acquisition, divestiture, partnership or joint venture opportunities.
• Understand and communicate financial impact and risks of potential acquisitions and investments and recommend remediation actions
• Develop and implement frameworks for effective investment decision making, such as ROI, EVA, and Economic Profit analytical tools to ensure decisions are made in alignment with creating shareholder value
• Lead cross-functional teams in diligence efforts and post-transaction integration
• Develop relationships with key external parties including sellers, target companies, bankers, and financial advisors
Strategic Planning & Special Projects
• Own the multi-year strategic planning process. Integrate the strategy with the financial planning process to ensure tight linkage between strategic goals and the budget
• Manage a team responsible for monitoring business trend outlooks and gathering competitive and market intelligence, industry and peer trends to contribute to strategic business planning discussions with leadership
• Work closely with financial leadership to provide qualitative and quantitative evaluation and implications for new products, new markets, operating models, and technology solutions relating to the business
What You’ll Bring:
Years of Experience in Related Field: 7+ years in a Strategic Finance role. Corporate development, investment banking, equity research, VC, private equity or similar experience will also be considered.
Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strategic mindset and significant relevant M&A, Corporate Development, Investment Banking or Transaction Advisory experience and ability to advance the strategy-led M&A framework.
• Proven history leading the diligence on deals and can help navigate issues / negotiate points externally and internally to gain alignment.
• Experience developing optimal transaction structures and negotiating related purchase agreements.
• Exceptional influencing skills and preferred experience working cross functionally across many areas and levels of an organization.
• Specific expertise in developing strategic alternatives with cross functional implications and financial impact.
• Experience with B2B SaaS and/or subscription business models
• Strong leader with the proven ability to build relationships. A good listener with outstanding influencing qualities and a natural, effective consultative style.
• Ability to respond and prioritize effectively and meet deadlines. An effective and decisive leader who works well under pressure, and someone who works with a sense of urgency staying calm and in control.
• Strong management skills; a proven leader in training and developing high-performing organizations and team members; a proactive leader and effective coach committed to the development and engagement of their team.
Other:
• Strategic, innovative thinker with proven execution, leadership and aptitude
• Possess strategic agility: the ability to initiate and drive change and have the flexibility to adapt to a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment as well easily toggle between issues of strategy and vision and those of the most tactical and granular nature
• Highly Intellectual – ability to think deeply and qualitatively about business problems, breaking down issues and presenting solutions
• Strong communication skills. This person must be a good listener and writer
• Entrepreneurial with an ability to flourish while working alongside similarly intellectually curious senior executives
• Ability to be both a leader and hands on “doer”
• Impeccable integrity and ethical standards
Thrive at BlackLine Because You Are Joining:
- A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world’s most trusted name in Finance Automation!
- A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It’s a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives.
- A culture where BlackLiner’s continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity.
BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws.
BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 2 days a week.
Salary Range:
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Pay Transparency Statement:
Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant’s prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location. In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.
