AP Excellence at the Halfway Point: Mid-Year KPIs, Benchmarks & What to Fix Before Year-End

You're halfway through the year, do you know where your accounts payable program really stands?

This webinar, hosted by IOFM, brings together AP leaders and practitioners for a strategic mid-year check-in designed to help you measure what matters, benchmark your performance against industry standards, and identify the gaps that could cost you at year-end. Whether you're leading an AP team or working on the front lines, this session will give you a clear-eyed view of where excellence stands today — and what to prioritize in the months ahead.

We'll cover the KPIs that high-performing AP organizations are tracking right now, how to use benchmarking data to make the case for process improvement, and the key controls, metrics, and operational checkpoints every AP function should be reviewing at mid-year.

Walk away with a framework for assessing your program's health, actionable steps to close performance gaps, and a roadmap to finish the year strong.

Melissa Schmear
Accounts Payable Manager at Milwaukee Tool

Melissa has recently joined Milwaukee Tool as Accounts Payable Manager. With close to 20 years of accounts payable experience, she brings deep expertise in implementing AP workflows, optimizing processes, and driving operational efficiencies. Her responsibilities span vendor management, cash flow reporting, and strengthening internal controls to support business growth. A dedicated leader and mentor, Melissa is passionate about developing teams, improving financial operations, and fostering strong business partnerships.

Melissa a certified Accounts Payable Manager, and also serves on the IOFM Advisory Panel. As a Leader of the Midwestern Chapter, she helps facilitate quarterly meeting to inform and collaborate with other IOFM members. 

Outside of work, Melissa volunteers with the Susan G. Komen Foundation in Milwaukee Wisconsin, helping to plan and execute their annual gala, as well as supporting fundraising activities for the More Thank Pink Walk. She is also a regular volunteer at a local Women’s Center. 

Grace Berube
Senior Content Manager, IOFM

Grace is the Senior Content Manager at the Institute of Finance & Management (IOFM), where she has led content strategy and development since 2022. In this role, she oversees all aspects of IOFM’s digital and event-based content, ensuring it remains timely, relevant, and actionable for all financial operations professionals.

Grace manages IOFM’s robust library of site content, leads the organization’s editorial and member webinar programming, and hosts IOFM’s podcast series. She also oversees a team of subject matter experts who contribute thought leadership and educational articles. In addition, Grace curates and manages all speaker content for IOFM’s in-person and virtual events, ensuring consistency and quality across every touchpoint. With over three years in the role, Grace brings a deep understanding of the financial operations landscape and a passion for delivering content that empowers professionals to excel in their roles.