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June 2025: Your Mid-Year Guide to AP Leadership
July 1, 2025
The best leaders know that progress starts with perspective. Mid-year is the ideal time to pause, reflect, and get intentional about where you’re headed.
This month, IOFM is spotlighting the leadership strategies that help AP professionals stay focused, energized, and ready to guide their teams through the rest of the year.
This Month’s Quick Take: Strengthening Leadership in AP
In today’s fast-paced financial environment, strong leadership is essential to navigating change, building resilient teams, and driving continuous improvement in Accounts Payable. Whether adapting to new technologies, streamlining processes, or managing hybrid teams, AP leaders face complex challenges that require more than just operational know-how—they demand strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and the ability to inspire others.
In fact, over 70% of AP professionals say leadership and communication are the top skills they want to improve—ranking them even above technical expertise.
To support your growth as a leader, IOFM offers two essential Master Classes: Leading an AP Team, a deep dive into the core principles of effective people management within financial operations, and Leading an AP Team Through Change, which equips you to guide your team with confidence during periods of transition.
FREE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Reset, Refocus, Recharge: A Mid-Year Leadership Power Hour
Join IOFM and AP leader Patty Dungo-Morales for an on-demand, mid-year leadership check-in designed for AP managers. Learn how to run impactful 1:1s, give meaningful feedback, and keep your team motivated without burnout. Walk away with practical strategies to realign, reenergize, and lead with purpose through year-end.
Is Your Appreciation Getting Lost in Translation?
When it comes to recognition, one-size-fits-all doesn’t work. In this article, Debra Richardson helps you decode the different ways people feel valued, and how speaking the right “language” of appreciation can elevate morale, boost engagement, and help you lead your team more effectively.
ON-DEMAND MEMBER WEBINAR: 1099 or W-2? Navigating Worker Classification Rules and Risks
Worker classification rules are more complicated than ever – with overlapping IRS, DOL, and state standards that can leave even experienced pros second-guessing. Join IOFM and Jason Dinesen for an On-Demand Compliance Webinar as we break down the IRS’s 3-factor test, review key differences across agencies, and outline what to do if you’re audited.
Level Up Your AP Team: Leadership Tools from IOFM
From Biochemistry to the Boardroom
Feeling stuck, burned out, or just ready for a change? Career coach Madelyn Mackie sits down with IOFM’s Sr. Content Manager Grace Chlosta to share her bold journey from biochemist to the boardroom. This episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration for finance professionals ready to rethink what is possible.
What KPIs should AP teams report to management—and how often?
Midyear is the ideal time to assess and realign your AP strategy. As AP becomes more strategic, the metrics you report can shape how leadership views your team’s impact. This article highlights the most valuable KPIs, how often to track them, and how they can help you evaluate performance, spot improvement opportunities, and demonstrate AP’s value to the business.
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