Live Webinar Series

Best Practices for AP Processing

How AI Has Transformed Accounts Payable & How You Can Leverage It Today

Tuesday, March 25th 2025 | 1 PM ET

Accounts Payable automation has continuously evolved over the last 10 years. AI has become a helping hand in processing and paying invoices. If you’re feeling the pain of manually collecting and processing invoices, hitting approval bottlenecks, or missing payments, a new automation system might be right for you.

Speakers

Jono Bowles

Director of Industry Solutions
Joe Lombardi

Solutions Engineer Manager
Jake Hirsch

Onboarding Manager

In this session:

Join us for a 30-minute fireside chat with Jono Bowles, Director of Industry Solutions, Joe Lombardi, Manager of Solutions Engineers, and Jake Hirsch, Onboarding Manager, where they will discuss AP best practices as industry experts. Learn how leading businesses leverage AI-powered AP automation to eliminate inefficiencies, improve accuracy, and gain real-time financial visibility.

You’ll learn:

How AI has improved AP processing: Strategies to reduce manual entry, eliminate errors, and speed up approvals.
How to improve vendor relationships: Ways to enhance your vendor relationships through automated payments and better communication.
How to maintain industry compliance: Tips to safeguard your business against fraud and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
How to improve statement reconciliation: Make closing out month end processing a breeze.

Who should attend? CFOs, Controllers, AP Managers and Finance Professionals looking to streamline AP workflows and drive efficiencies.

Webinar speakers

Jono Bowles

Director of Industry Solutions

Jono Bowles is the Director of Industry Solutions at Ottimate, bringing 14 years of experience in accounts payable and process automation. Before product management, Jono built a strong foundation in consulting, helping businesses optimize back office operations and implement automation solutions. His expertise in both strategy and technology enables him to drive innovation and efficiency in AP processes. Based in Kansas City, Jono is passionate about leveraging AI and automation to solve complex industry challenges.

Joe Lombardi

Solutions Engineer Manager

Joseph Lombardi is a finance and operations leader with over two decades of experience bridging hospitality and technology. Currently, as Manager of the Solutions Engineers at Ottimate, he specializes in delivering tailored solutions to our clients. Prior to Ottimate, he held key leadership roles as Chief Financial Officer at Savory and Senior Controller at Zuma International Restaurant Group. A native New Yorker now hailing from sunny San Diego, Joseph remains deeply engaged with the evolution of technology, particularly in the realms of AI, automation, and blockchain, and is driven to explore the frontiers of technological advancement

Jake Hirsch

Onboarding Manager

Jake S. Hirsch is an Implementations Manager with 14+ years of experience in hospitality and operations, spanning fast casual to Michelin-starred restaurants. A former General Manager and Director of Restaurants, he has led multiple openings and managed financials, gaining a deep understanding of operational efficiency. Originally from New York and now based in Las Vegas, he is passionate about streamlining processes and delivering client focused solutions. With a commitment to innovation, he helps businesses optimize operations, giving leaders more time to focus on coaching teams, driving revenue, and long-term strategy.