Description

BlackLine Consultant (Interim / Project-Based)

Engagement Overview

We are seeking an experienced BlackLine Consultant to provide temporary, hands-on support to accelerate improvements within our BlackLine environment. This role will partner closely with Accounting leadership to modernize balance sheet reconciliations, standardize processes, and help move the team away from legacy practices during a critical transformation phase.

This engagement is highly visible, with direct alignment to CFO-sponsored priorities.

Key Objectives

Rapidly stabilize and enhance our BlackLine foundation

Modernize balance sheet reconciliation processes

Introduce standardized templates and best practices

Provide change leadership and execution support while internal teams face bandwidth constraints

Key Responsibilities

BlackLine Process & Foundation Enhancement

Assess current BlackLine configuration, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation

Lead the revamp of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness

Design and implement standardized reconciliation templates aligned with BlackLine and accounting best practices

Strengthen foundational setup, including controls, policies, and documentation standards

Execution & Acceleration Support

Serve as hands-on execution support to accelerate progress where internal teams lack bandwidth

Work through reconciliation backlogs and exception items efficiently

Partner with Accounting and Finance stakeholders to prioritize high-impact improvements

Change Enablement

Help guide the team away from legacy processes and promote adoption of modern, standardized workflows

Act as a trusted advisor and change agent, reinforcing BlackLine best practices

Translate complex BlackLine concepts into practical, easy-to-adopt solutions

Stakeholder & Leadership Collaboration

Collaborate closely with Controllers, Accounting Managers, and Finance leadership

Support CFO-driven initiatives by providing structure, clarity, and momentum

Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations clearly and professionally

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Proven experience as a BlackLine Consultant, Power User, or Implementation Specialist

Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and close processes

Hands-on experience designing and standardizing reconciliation templates in BlackLine

Background in Accounting, Finance, or BlackLine advisory/consulting roles

Ability to operate in environments with limited documentation and heavy legacy processes

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting organizations during transformation, cleanup, or post-implementation phases

Prior exposure to high-visibility, CFO-sponsored projects

Strong change management mindset with a practical, execution-focused approach

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Deerfield Beach, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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