For many growing businesses, the end of the month feels like a race against the clock. Finance teams scramble to collect data, reconcile accounts, and compile reports — often across multiple entities, spreadsheets, and disconnected systems.
Gravity Software’s multi-entity automation makes real-time, continuous close accounting a reality for growing businesses. This modern approach eliminates the bottlenecks of manual consolidation and empowers finance leaders to focus on strategy rather than spreadsheets.
Traditional month-end close processes worked when companies had fewer entities and simpler data structures. But as organizations scale, manual work leads to:
- Hours (or days) lost in reconciliations and intercompany eliminations
- Errors caused by duplicated entries and version control issues
- Delays in decision-making due to outdated financial insights
When every close requires chasing down numbers, finance leaders spend more time reporting than strategizing.
What is a continuous close?
A continuous close transforms accounting from a reactive process into a proactive, automated flow of information. Instead of waiting until month-end to reconcile data, a continuous close leverages automation, integrated systems, and real-time reporting so your books are always “audit-ready.”
With continuous close accounting:
- Transactions are automatically posted and reconciled across entities.
- Dashboards provide real-time visibility into financial performance.
- Reports update dynamically without manual consolidation.
It’s not just about speed — it’s about accuracy, agility, and control.
The role of multi-entity accounting automation
A continuous close isn’t possible without the right foundation. For companies managing multiple entities or locations, multi-entity accounting automation is the key to unlocking real-time financial visibility.
Gravity Software, built on the Microsoft Power Platform, centralizes all entities in one database — eliminating duplicate data entry and complex spreadsheet merges.
Here’s how it works:
- Automated intercompany transactions: Invoices, payments, and journal entries post across entities automatically — no manual balancing.
- Real-time consolidations: Financials roll up instantly, providing leadership with a single source of truth.
- Dimensional reporting: Track data by department, project, or location without adding new general ledger accounts.
- Integration with Microsoft 365 tools: Seamless connectivity with Power BI, Excel, and Teams keeps data flowing and accessible.
“The continuous close is no longer just a future vision — it’s a reality made possible by automation and connected technology.
With Gravity, finance teams finally have the tools to close faster, report smarter, and lead strategically.”
— John Silvani, President & CEO, Gravity Software
The result? Your finance team always has a current snapshot of company performance — not just a retrospective view at month-end.
Real results: Faster close, better insights
Organizations that adopt continuous close processes typically experience:
- 50% faster close cycles due to automation and centralized data
- Reduced manual entry errors with integrated entity management
- Improved decision-making through real-time dashboards and analytics
For CFOs and Controllers, that means fewer surprises, stronger compliance, and more time to focus on strategy instead of spreadsheets. With Gravity Software, you can open your dashboard at any time and know your numbers are accurate — across every entity, every day.
Preparing your business for a continuous close
Transitioning from a manual close to a continuous close doesn’t happen overnight — but it’s achievable with the right technology and mindset.
Steps to start:
- Evaluate your current close process. Identify where manual steps slow you down.
- Centralize your entities and data. Consolidate systems to eliminate silos.
- Automate intercompany transactions. Let your accounting system handle repetitive tasks.
- Adopt real-time reporting. Use dashboards powered by Power BI to visualize trends as they happen.
The future of accounting is continuous — and automation makes it possible.
Key takeaways
A continuous close represents a major shift in how finance teams manage reporting, visibility, and accuracy. By automating workflows and centralizing data, businesses can close the books faster and make decisions with confidence.
- Traditional month-end closes are inefficient and prone to errors.
- A continuous close uses automation to deliver real-time visibility.
- Multi-entity accounting automation is essential for fast, accurate reporting.
- Gravity Software enables the continuous close with Microsoft Power Platform integration.
- Finance teams gain the insights and time to focus on growth, not data entry.
Adopting a continuous close isn’t just an operational improvement — it’s a strategic advantage. By moving from manual reconciliation to real-time automation, finance leaders can drive accuracy, agility, and performance across every entity.
See how real businesses achieve faster closes and better financial visibility with Gravity Software.
Accelerate your close with Gravity Software
Modern finance leaders are no longer satisfied with closing the books weeks after the month ends — they want real-time answers, continuous visibility, and technology that scales with their business. If you’re still relying on spreadsheets or manual consolidations, it’s time to rethink your process.
With Gravity Software’s multi-entity accounting software, your team can:
- Maintain continuous visibility into performance across every entity
- Streamline automated consolidations and intercompany entries
- Unlock real-time insights through Microsoft Power BI
- Integrate seamlessly with Microsoft 365 tools your team already uses
Gravity simplifies complexity — helping you close faster, report smarter, and make confident decisions in real time.
It’s time to move beyond the month-end rush and embrace a continuous close that empowers your finance team to focus on strategy, not spreadsheets.
Learn how Gravity Software enables a continuous close — Schedule a demo today.
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