Why Month-End Close Is Still a Mess—and How to Fix It
Despite advances in automation and reporting tools, the month-end close remains a thorn in the side of many finance teams. Long timelines, manual workarounds, and late nights are still the norm at companies of every size. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The root causes of a messy close usually include: Disconnected systems... Read More
The Alliance Group Named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Washington Post
For the third year in a row, the Virginia-based consulting firm earns recognition for its people-first culture The Alliance Group has once again been named one of The Washington Post’s 2025 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area. This marks the third consecutive year the firm has received the honor, which is based entirely on... Read More
Scaling with Confidence: How Private Equity Firms Can Build Smarter Finance Functions
Private equity-backed companies are built for growth—but finance operations don’t always keep up with the pace. Too often, legacy systems, manual processes, and talent gaps create bottlenecks that threaten visibility and execution just when agility is most needed. Common pitfalls we see in PE-backed finance teams: Outdated systems that don’t scale Month-end closes that take... Read More
