Case Study: Hubbell Incorporated achieves standardized global reconciliations and real-time visibility with BlackLine

Implementing Controls and Standardization in Businesses across 14 Countries

Hubbell Incorporated, a global manufacturer of electrical and electronic products with operations in roughly 14 countries, struggled with nonstandard month-end close and balance-sheet reconciliation practices across its business units. The inconsistent processes and limited real-time visibility made it difficult to track completion, ensure compliance, compile consolidated data across time zones, and support audits.

Hubbell implemented BlackLine’s account reconciliations and task-management solution to standardize and automate the close process and provide centralized, real-time visibility. The rollout enforced stronger controls and consistent procedures across locations, reduced manual local reconciliations, improved supporting documentation and accuracy, lowered risk, and ensured accountants completed tasks correctly and on time—resulting in smoother audits and greater confidence in financial reporting.

Hubbell

Mark Koolis

Power Segment Assistant Controller