Is it possible to automate opening/closing of GL periods?

We would like to run consolidations in our batch process (UC4), but they need to continue to run after we have closed the prior period.  For example, we may close Q1 period on 10th business day, but need to continue to run consolidations for Q1 for another 2 weeks as late entries are processed.  Our Internal Audit team doesn't want the periods left open, so it's essential that we open the prior period right before consolidation runs, and then close it immediately after it completes.  Our consolidation processes often run for hours at a time, so we'd prefer to schedule