FinanancialForce this month signaled that it is ramping up plans for a potential initial public offering. First, CEO Scott Brown, who took over his job and the PSA and ERP vendor in November, referred to fundraising without providing details, and made comments that suggest an interest in an IPO..

 Payments services provider Repay Holdings has acquired Kontrol Payables for up to $11 million in cash. Kontrol provides AP services in markets that include construction, food production, software, manufacturing and education.

Nancy Harris is leaving Sage America after five years as managing director of the operation on ths continent. She will remain with the company until a successor is named.