Grant Thornton LLP working together with BlackLine Systems, Inc. to bring software and professional services to dynamic mid- to large-size clients. As part of the Strategic Alliance Agreement, Grant Thornton will provide project management and process reengineering services surrounding the implementation of BlackLine's account reconciliation and financial close software. BlackLine traditionally has been used by staff in accounting, finance and compliance departments in some of organizations, such as AT&T, Boeing, Eurostar International, Lafarge SA and Northrop Grumman.

Going forward, BlackLine believes Grant Thornton will help the company penetrate further into the largely untapped, dynamic middle market. BlackLine's suite of financial software applications automates the entire financial close process and includes modules for: Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations, Task Management, Journal Entry, Transaction Matching, Variance Analysis and Consolidation Integrity Manager.