← KNIGHTLEDGER
THE MONTHLY CLOSE
Before vs. After KnightLedger
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Manual
Automated
Days to Close
12-18
→
2-3
days
Process Steps
30
16
Controller Focus
DATA PREP
REVIEW & JUDGMENT
⚠ MANUAL CLOSE
SOURCE SYSTEMS
STAFF ACCT
HR / OPS
SENIOR ACCT
CONTROLLER
Yes
BLOCKED
No
Yes
No
ERP System
Banking Portals
AP / Expense Platform
Payroll Provider
Sub-ledgers (FA, Rev)
Close Mgmt Platform
HR / Ops (Email)
Export trial balance
Download bank statements
Pull AP aging & AR aging
Pull payroll & benefits
Pull FA, rev, lease sub-ldgs
Gather open PO/accrual data
Build recon workpapers
Reconcile cash (all accounts)
Reconcile AR sub-ldg to GL
Reconcile AP sub-ldg to GL
Calc accruals & prepaids
Tie sub-ledgers to GL
Identify variances
Variances require research?
Request backup from ops/HR
Wait for responses
Research variances
Write flux commentary
Prepare JEs (accruals, reclass)
Route JEs for approval (email)
Upload JEs to ERP
IC elim & consolidation
Assemble close binder
Controller review
Issues found?
Draft financial statements
Build mgmt reporting pkg
Build board deck
CFO review & sign-off
CLOSE COMPLETE
⚡ AUTOMATED CLOSE
SOURCE SYSTEMS
AI ENGINES
CONTROLLER
Flagged
API
ERP System
API
Banking
API
AP / Expense Platform
API
Payroll Provider
API
Sub-ledgers
API
Close Mgmt Platform
AI
Data Integration
AI
Reconciliation Engine
AI
Adjustment Engine
AI
Consolidation & Close
AI
Reporting & Evidence
AI
Exceptions for review?
HUMAN
Review & approve AI output
HUMAN
Final sign-off
CLOSE COMPLETE