Highspring

Year-end is not a finish line. It is a stress test. 94% of finance teams still rely on Excel to close their books, and most are burning valuable time doing it. Our Accounting Advisory team helps companies close faster, cleaner, and with fewer errors. We have helped clients: Cut close times by 60% Eliminate audit adjustments Turn reactive cycles into reliable processes If your team is feeling the year-end crunch, now is the time to get help that delivers real impact before 2026 planning begins. Book a consultation and see how Highspring can strengthen your close.

The strongest finance teams do not wait until January to fix their close. We recently helped a mid-market company cut its close from 15 days to 5. No system overhaul. No added headcount. Just sharper process and better visibility. That's the power of Highspring’s Accounting Advisory practice. We work alongside your team to identify bottlenecks, improve accuracy, and free up the bandwidth you need for forecasting and planning. Get the clarity your team deserves before year-end hits. Schedule your consultation today.

One client cut their monthly close from 15 days to 5. No new software. No new hires. Just better process and sharper visibility. That's what Highspring’s Accounting Advisory practice delivers for finance leaders who want results now, not next year. Schedule your consultation today.

Nine in ten finance leaders say they are short-staffed. Four in five say their close takes too long. Only one in ten is doing something about it. Here is the truth: standing still costs more than change ever will. We worked with a portfolio company that kept missing reporting deadlines. After our Accounting Advisory review, they closed early, passed audit with no issues, and uncovered $1.2 million in working capital efficiency. That result is not luck. It is what happens when finance leadership invests in process, not panic. If you are tired of repeating the same close every month and hoping for a different outcome, it's time to talk. https://hubs.li/Q03Rt27l0

87% of finance leaders say talent shortages are putting their year-end close at risk. But that’s not the whole story. The real problem is not just missing people, it’s missing time. Every December, I talk to finance teams who are buried in reconciliations, last-minute adjustments, and “just one more version” of the close file. They are doing incredible work, but there’s no breathing room left for what matters most: accuracy, control, and confidence going into the new year. That’s why our team put together this guide: “End of Year Scramble: How Finance Leaders Can Create Calm in Year-End Chaos.” It’s a quick, practical read that breaks down how leading finance teams are shortening their close, improving accuracy, and finding calm in what used to be the most stressful time of year. Here’s what is inside: How high-performing teams are finishing the close in under 10 days The hidden cost of Excel dependency (and how to fix it) Why building close discipline now sets up a smoother 2026 If your team is already feeling the crunch, this is worth five minutes of your day. https://hubs.li/Q03Rt7cY0

A CFO recently told me, “We always close the books. It just never feels like we actually finish.” That line stuck with me. Because every year, finance teams push through long nights, late reconciliations, and tight audits only to start planning season the next week. When your close process is reactive, your strategy becomes reactive too. We’ve been helping clients flip that script. We look at how data flows, where things get stuck, and what’s slowing down decisions. Then we rebuild the process so finance can finally lead the business, not just report on it. It’s time you got both your weekends and confidence back. If your team is already deep in the year-end scramble, it’s not too late to make it easier. Let’s talk about how to close the year cleanly and start 2026 ahead. https://hubs.li/Q03Rt1080