Senior Travel & Expense Leader | Policy & Cost Optimization

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a seasoned Travel & Business Expense Manager to oversee the end-to-end AP and travel expense programs from Charlotte, NC. You will manage card programs, partner with procurement and technology teams, and drive policy compliance and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in AP/T&E, deep knowledge of GAAP, and hands-on experience with Workday and travel tools such as Deem and Concur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of direct relevant work experience in AP or Travel & Business Expense.
• Experience with Workday Financials and travel booking/expense tools (Deem, Concur) is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of AP and Travel & Expense workflows, analytics, operations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of travel, business expense, and travel & procurement cards; ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Serve as primary interface with travel partners and technology partners for program changes.
• Develop and implement travel & expense policies, training materials, and communications for consistency.
• Negotiate contracts with travel partners to drive cost effectiveness.
• Monitor travel and expense data, identify trends, and report KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Maintain high customer service levels with end-users and suppliers.

Skills

AP & T&E workflows

Executive communication

Data analysis

GAAP knowledge

Project management

Leadership

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Data Analytics

Tools

Workday Financials

Deem

Concur

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a seasoned Travel & Business Expense Manager to oversee the end-to-end AP and travel expense programs from Charlotte, NC. You will manage card programs, partner with procurement and technology teams, and drive policy compliance and cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in AP/T&E, deep knowledge of GAAP, and hands-on experience with Workday and travel tools such as Deem and Concur.