Despite advances in automation and reporting tools, the month-end close remains a thorn in the side of many finance teams. Long timelines, manual workarounds, and late nights are still the norm at companies of every size. But it doesn’t have… Read More
The Alliance Group Named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Washington Post
For the third year in a row, the Virginia-based consulting firm earns recognition for its people-first culture The Alliance Group has once again been named one of The Washington Post’s 2025 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area. This marks… Read More
Scaling with Confidence: How Private Equity Firms Can Build Smarter Finance Functions
Private equity-backed companies are built for growth—but finance operations don’t always keep up with the pace. Too often, legacy systems, manual processes, and talent gaps create bottlenecks that threaten visibility and execution just when agility is most needed. Common pitfalls… Read More
Navigating the Chaos: How to Prepare Your Finance Function for M&A Activity
Mergers and acquisitions can be transformative—but also chaotic. For the finance function, the pressure hits early and often, with due diligence, deal modeling, integration planning, and post-close execution all falling squarely on their shoulders. Here are a few key challenges… Read More
The Mid-Year Check-In: Is Your Finance Function Set Up for Growth?
As we move toward the second half of the year, CFOs and finance leaders are taking stock. Budgets are tightening, markets are shifting, and expectations for financial transparency and agility are only increasing. Amidst it all, one critical question needs… Read More
How to Build a High-Impact Interim Finance Team
Finance teams are being asked to do more—with less. Whether it’s responding to turnover, managing a system implementation, or navigating a major transaction, CFOs often need immediate support to maintain momentum. That’s where an interim finance team becomes not just… Read More
The Alliance Group Named to 2025 Inc. Regionals List of Fastest-Growing Companies
The Alliance Group Named to 2025 Inc. Regionals List of Fastest-Growing Companies in the Mid-Atlantic We’re honored to announce that The Alliance Group has been named a 2025 Inc. Regionals honoree, recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in… Read More
What to Look for in Your Next Strategic Consultant
The Right Expert Can Elevate Your Project Whether you’re navigating a finance transformation, optimizing your ERP system, or preparing for a critical audit, one thing is certain—the success of your project hinges on the people driving it forward. That’s why… Read More
Alliance’s Annual Employee Retreat: A Celebration of Teamwork, Relaxation, and Appreciation
Earlier this month, the entire Alliance team traded laptops for lounge chairs and deadlines for ocean views as we embarked on our annual company retreat—this time to the stunning Secrets St. James Hyatt in Jamaica. We invited all of our… Read More
What AI & Automation Can Do for Finance Teams Today
Automating Repetitive Financial Processes Routine finance tasks—such as accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and expense approvals—consume a significant amount of time. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) can handle these tasks faster and with fewer errors, allowing finance teams to focus on strategic… Read More