Success Story
“With BlackLine, we’re closing faster, communicating more clearly and staying organized. It allows our team to focus on analysis instead of purely mechanical work.”
“With BlackLine, we’re closing faster, communicating more clearly and staying organized. It allows our team to focus on analysis instead of purely mechanical work.”
Nikole Jackson
Director of Accounting
Grid United
Grid United is a rapidly growing developer of utility-scale electric transmission projects, working to strengthen the reliability, resilience and efficiency of the U.S. energy grid. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is pioneering next-generation infrastructure capable of delivering electricity exactly when—and where—communities need it most. Their work helps reduce power costs, improve energy security and reduce the likelihood of outages during extreme weather events.
Challenge
Establish a reliable monthly close process, reduce manual reconciliations, increase transparency and prepare for growing reporting requirements as the organization rapidly scales.
Solution
BlackLine
Benefits
- Close cycle reduced from 15 to 6 days
- Cash reconciliations reduced from a full day to less than 30 minutes
- Stronger organization-wide accountability and communication
- Improved onboarding and training for junior accounting staff
- Clear structure to support future federal reporting and partnerships