Manager, Travel & Expense

SRI International

2d • Remote

About The Position

SRI International is looking for a Travel & Expense (T&E) Manager to be an integral contributor to our finance and business operations. This role will oversee our corporate travel program and expense management process. In this dual-impact role, you will be the "architect" of our travel policy and the "gatekeeper" of financial integrity, ensuring compliance through rigorous auditing and fraud detection. The individual in this position must possess great attention to detail, strong financial acumen, a high aptitude for technology and financial systems, and a strong desire and ability to work within a dynamic environment.
This position is a remote work opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Due to government contract requirements candidates must be a US Citizen
• 7+ years of experience in travel management or T&E operations, including handling domestic and international travel bookings.
• Proficiency with corporate travel tools, especially Concur Travel & Expense, for managing bookings, policies, and expense reports a must.
• Strong understanding of corporate travel policies, compliance requirements, and federal/regional travel regulations, including FAR and DFARS.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities to manage multiple travel requests efficiently.
• Positive, service-oriented attitude with a focus on driving process improvements to increase effectiveness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Program Strategy: Design, implement, and enforce a comprehensive corporate travel policy that balances cost savings with traveler safety.
• Technology Ownership: Act as the primary administrator for the T&E platform (Concur) and ensure seamless operation. Lead Concur upgrade efforts and workflow enhancements.
• Employee Support: Provide support for employees with questions and issues related to travel booking.
• Vendor Relations: Partner with the procurement team in sourcing and negotiating preferred rates with airlines, hotel chains, and car rental agencies. Manage the relationship with our Travel Management Company (TMC).
• Expense Auditing: Manage the daily audit workflow of employee expense reports, ensuring all submissions align with internal policies and external regulations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all travel and expense activities adhere to FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) and DFARS to maintain audit readiness for government contracts.
• Fraud Mitigation: Identify patterns of misuse, duplicate billing, or non-compliant spending through data analytics and spot-checks.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly T&E spend dashboards for leadership.
• Training & Support: Act as the lead subject matter expert, training employees on proper expense documentation and policy requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager