Financial Systems Sr Analyst

Company Overview

About Bridgestone 

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

At Bridgestone, you are always Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Financial Systems Sr Analyst with expert-level experience in Blackline. You’ll act as a bridge between Finance/Accounting and IT, ensuring our systems run smoothly, data remains accurate, and users are empowered through training and support.

🚀 Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and optimize the Blackline platform, including user access, workflows, and reporting.
• Lead transformation initiatives for account reconciliations, journal entries, and task management.
• Identify automation opportunities and build dashboards using PowerBI.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support JSOX requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, local accounting teams, and corporate finance.
• Provide training and support to end-users and develop best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems.
• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, financial systems, or financial governance.
• Hands-on experience with Blackline and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

✨ Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in PowerBI and Alteryx.
• Experience with SAP.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations.

Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”. We offer you more than just competitive payment; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.