About Black Owl Systems.
Black Owl empowers finance and IT leaders with innovative lease accounting solutions.
Who We Are: Solutions for Your Business
Black Owl Systems Leadership Team.
Made by accountants, for accountants.
Aroon Sequeira
FCPA, FCBV, ICD.D
Greg Kautz, CPA, CMA
Chief Executive Officer
Derek Kautz, CPA
Chief Operating Officer
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Custom Lease Accounting Solutions for Your Business
Month-End Close doesn't have to be stressful.
Whether you are a small company with a limited number of leases or a large organization with a vast lease portfolio, our software provides a seamless and user-friendly interface to ensure your lease accounting remains well-managed.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
We are committed to transforming lease accounting through advanced software that streamlines processes, ensures compliance, and empowers businesses to focus on growth.
What is Black Owl Systems?
Black Owl Systems provides cloud-based lease accounting software for ASC 842 and IFRS 16, supporting both lessee and lessor accounting with automation for complex modifications.
Who uses Black Owl Systems?
Finance and accounting teams at mid-market and enterprise organizations that want accurate, audit-ready reporting and lower manual work.
Which enterprise resource planning systems does Black Owl connect to?
- Black Owl integrates with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and others through application programming interfaces or secure file exchange.
How is Black Owl different from other lease accounting software?
It handles complex reassessments and modifications reliably, reduces manual journal entries, and includes strong multi-entity and multi-currency support with fast implementation.
What are typical costs and timelines?
Implementations are measured in weeks, not months. Subscription pricing depends on lease volume and reporting scope.