From Reactive to Real-Time: How Visit KC Transformed Its Financial Operations with Sage Intacct
The Challenge: A System That Created More Work Than It Solved
Before implementing Sage Intacct, Visit KC was operating on an outdated, on-premise accounting system that had become a significant barrier to efficiency and insight. The problems were pervasive:
- Financial statements were produced manually in Excel, consuming several hours each month just to compile before any analysis could begin.
- The month-end close process stretched 7 to 10 business days, leaving leadership without timely financial data.
- The chart of accounts had grown to several hundred line items as the team tried to track spend by project without true project accounting capabilities.
- Department heads had no visibility into their own financials and could not access profit-and-loss (P&L) reports on demand.
- There were no automated workflows for accounts payable or credit card spend, meaning every transaction required manual intervention.
The Results: Measurable, Meaningful Transformation
After implementing Sage Intacct, Visit KC dramatically improved the speed, visibility, and efficiency of its financial operations. The month-end close process was reduced from 7–10 business days to just 3, while automated workflows and connected bank feeds streamlined daily accounting tasks. Department leaders gained real-time access to P&L reports and budget data, giving them greater ownership of their financial performance. Sage Intacct’s project and dimension capabilities also allowed Visit KC to simplify its chart of accounts while improving reporting and analysis. Overall, the implementation not only modernized accounting processes but also shifted how the organization thinks about financial management and decision-making.
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