Director, Travel & Expense Operations (Remote)

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a seasoned travel and expense leader to oversee all aspects of travel, business expenses, and card programs. You will ensure compliant processing, maintain strong relationships with travel partners, and drive efficiency across the expense lifecycle.

The role requires expert knowledge of AP/T&E workflows, policy implementation, and data analytics, with a focus on cost control and risk management. Experience with Workday/Concur is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in AP and Travel & Expense in a process-driven environment.
• Experience with card programs and finance operations.
• Experience with Workday Financials and travel/tools (Concur/Deem) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of travel, expense, and card programs.
• Interface with travel partners and manage relationships and projects.
• Develop and implement travel/expense policies and training materials.
• Monitor data, KPIs, and drive cost-saving strategies.
• Lead end-user training on ERP systems and ensure process adherence.

Skills

AP & T&E

Executive presence

Root-cause analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Data analytics

ERP skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in business/finance/supply chain

Tools

Workday Financials

Concur

Deem

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a seasoned travel and expense leader to oversee all aspects of travel, business expenses, and card programs. You will ensure compliant processing, maintain strong relationships with travel partners, and drive efficiency across the expense lifecycle.

The role requires expert knowledge of AP/T&E workflows, policy implementation, and data analytics, with a focus on cost control and risk management. Experience with Workday/Concur is highly desirable.