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Sarah Kantonen

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Senior Manager, Financial Systems at BlackLine
📍 United States

Sarah Kantonen is a systems leader at BlackLine, specializing in scalable FinTech and GTM technical solutions. With deep expertise in quote-to-cash processes, revenue accounting, and SOX compliance, she has a proven track record of optimizing financial operations. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington and a Coupa Platform Certification.

Beyond her technical expertise, Sarah has a keen interest in political science and civic engagement. She co-authored a policy report on the European Union, contributing a chapter that analyzes the role of lobbying and interest groups in bridging the democratic deficit.

Unique fact: She authored a chapter in a published policy report titled, "Empowering European Citizens: Challenges and the Road Ahead. "

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Senior Manager, Financial Systems
Job Level
Middle
Location
United States
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Finance Systems Scaling
Her career at Outreach involved building the finance systems function from the ground up to support the company's hyper-growth and IPO readiness.
Quote-to-Cash Optimization
She identifies quote-to-cash (QTC) processes as one of her true specialties, with deep expertise in platforms like Zuora to drive efficiency and accuracy.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Senior Manager, Financial Systems
BlackLine
11-2022 - 8-2024
Director, Finance Systems - Business Systems
Outreach
5-2020 - 11-2022
Finance Systems Manager
Outreach
6-2019 - 5-2020
Financial Systems Analyst
Outreach
6-2017 - 6-2019
Senior Revenue Accountant
Zillow Group
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Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Washington
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