From Paper to Precision: Aligning AP & Expense Goals with Your ERP

Managing AP and expense processes in a complex ERP system doesn’t have to feel like a juggling act. In this session, we’ll guide Controllers, CFOs, and Finance Directors through a straightforward approach to aligning your AP and expense management goals with your current ERP. It's all about striking a balance between improving efficiency and working within the system you already have.

We'll explore practical ways to enhance your AP and expense management within your existing ERP, without requiring a major system overhaul. Key topics will include:

• Making changes without disruption: How to introduce solutions while keeping your system intact.
• ERP as your financial backbone: How to ensure data integrity while optimizing processes.
• Cards and expense management: Should employee and department cards be integrated or kept separate?
• Going paperless: The best methods for transitioning to electronic payments, from ACH to cards and payment networks.

We’ll also share real-world examples from companies that have successfully achieved this balance, including:

• Success stories: How businesses have enhanced operational efficiency while managing change within their ERP.
• Pros and cons: Insights into combining purchasing cards and expense management, and guidance on what might work best for your organization.

Mark Brousseau
President, Brousseau & Associates 

Over the past 30 years, Mark Brousseau has established himself as a thought leader on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments and document automation.   A popular speaker at industry conferences and on webinars and podcasts, Brousseau advises prominent end-users and solutions and services providers on how to use automation to improve document- and payments-driven business processes.  Brousseau has chaired numerous educational conferences and has served on several industry committees and boards.  He resides in Center City Philadelphia with his wife and three sons.

Henry Ijams
VP, Product & Channel Marketing, Corpay 

Henry Ijams, brings over two decades of experience in corporate payment transformation in financial operations. As the founder of PayStream Advisors, he's recognized for pioneering innovative strategies in accounts payable and procure-to-pay processes. Through his 100’s of consulting assignments, Henry helped finance managers design financial workflows and adopt financial technologies. Join him to gain actionable insights, tips and tricks for strategic advantage.