With a close process so good,
you’ll want to show it off.
Coaching and curriculum for growth-oriented accounting teams, no matter your technology
Balance
INTEGRITY
TEAM
CONFIDENCE
AUDIT
READINESS
Does your close process often leave you hanging?
Despite the use of technology, you may still find yourself frustrated and concerned because:
Close activities are not at the quality level they should be
You can’t confidently rely on your financials
No one’s really being held accountable
Close activities aren’t properly reviewed
Write-offs are far too common
Auditors are asking a lot of questions
Training and optimization efforts don’t stick
Imagine your close process getting done right the first time every time.
Reconciliations so crystal clear they’re better than you could have done yourself
You knowing what’s in every balance and never being surprised
Auditors having what they need without asking questions
Your team understanding what excellence means and being held accountable to it
Empowering Accounting Teams of All Types
Accounting Outsourcers
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Corporate Accounting Teams
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Shared Service Centers
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Internal Auditors
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Centers of Excellence
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Client Accounting Services
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External Auditors
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Accounting Outsourcers ✤ Corporate Accounting Teams ✤ Shared Service Centers ✤ Internal Auditors ✤ Centers of Excellence ✤ Client Accounting Services ✤ External Auditors ✤
Introducing CloseStrong
Everything you need to build and maintain a close process that gives you confidence in your balances and your team confidence in themselves.
Want to suggest this to your team leader? Download the One-Pager here
Strategy
Activate personalized strategies based on comprehensive assessments.
Support
Create & maintain momentum with online coaching & accountability.
Certification
Gain verifiable proficiency with individualized learning & collaboration.
Curriculum
Cultivate close excellence at your pace with purposeful coursework.
What some of these accountants are saying…
Join the thousands of accountants who built excellence into their accounting work by improving the quality of their close.
⏵ about our coaching…
"Thanks again for sharing your expertise with me!”
⏵ about our program Framework…
“We're one step closer to best-in-class."
⏵ about our curriculum…
"Clearly, Shana is quite passionate about the value of properly performed account reconciliations."
Choose your Journey
The CloseStrong Journeys are complete programs that provide strategy, support, knowledge, and certification all-in-one. Use the menu below to help you find the recommended starting point for your current (or desired) role.
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Controller
Director of Accounting
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Accounting Supervisor
Accounting Manager
Assistant Controller -
Accountant
Senior Accountant
Auditor
*Still not sure? Schedule a call with Shana to discuss the best path for your specific needs.
Become Close Strong
As an accounting leader, do you need help getting the outcomes you want from your team’s financial close activities? Are you trying to ramp up the legitimacy of your close program? Drive accounting excellence with full support.
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Stay Close Strong
Have you been tasked to be a financial close expert? Are leaders counting on you to improve your team’s close knowledge and processes? Show your commitment to continuous improvement and becoming stronger for your team.
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Be Close Strong
Is performing or reviewing financial close activities part of your job responsibilities? Are leaders and auditors making decisions based on your reconciliations? Level up your financial close knowledge so you feel more confident.
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SHANA COOPER ▶︎
Founder
Close right the first time every time.
This is my mission no matter what technology your team uses.
I’ve met countless accounting leaders who are using close optimization technology but still have issues with their close process.
The Accountability Team™ was created so you have the support you need to build a close process that gives you confidence in your balances and in your team.
FAQs
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Those open to growing their competence and confidence through accountability.
I primarily support corporate accounting teams as well as teams who provide outsourced accounting services to other businesses. Both teams will benefit from me walking alongside them while they strengthen their close program, increase the quality of their close and build a collaborative environment.
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Yes, in fact I recommend that.
I believe it's important to start small to build momentum with anything new.
We’ll work together to build a journey that best supports your team.
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No. I work with accounting teams supporting all types of industries. From manufacturing to insurance to professional services and beyond, all companies should have a strong reconciliation program and perform a quality close.
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Yes. I offer support and accountability plans to individuals who have created their own close program as well as to those who have had me design a program for them.
If you’re interested in working with me to design or support your program, reach out and I’ll be happy to talk!
CLOSE Self-Assessment
Get started on your CloseStrong™ journey.
You don’t know how much risk might be in your balance sheet and it’s uncomfortable.
You’ve tried all the things and nothing’s worked…yet.
You can’t afford to wait any longer to get close done right.