Blackline is a cloud-based financial-close and accounting automation platform that employs roughly 1,284 people worldwide. The company added 118 new team members while 97 employees departed, resulting in modest net growth. Its balanced hiring pattern suggests continued investment in strategic roles that support both product development and customer engagement.
Sales and Support represents the largest share of Blackline’s workforce with 387 employees, or just over 30 % of total headcount. Engineering follows with 311 employees, underscoring the company’s commitment to advancing its SaaS platform. Marketing and Product (143) and Information Technology (106) round out the other sizable teams, while Finance & Administration, Human Resources, Business Management, Operations, and Program & Project Management collectively account for the remaining third of staff. The distribution shows a customer-centric model backed by a strong technical foundation.
Blackline’s headquarters in Los Angeles employs 271 people, about one-fifth of the company. The largest segment—more than 60 % of employees—works in distributed or non-listed locations, reflecting a significant remote and hybrid workforce. Additional hubs include San Francisco, London, Bengaluru, New York, Chicago, San Jose, Denver, and Dallas, each supporting specialized regional functions. This geographic mix enables Blackline to tap into diverse talent pools while maintaining a presence in key financial and technology markets.