Corporate Travel and Expense (T&E) Manager

Allison Transmission • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Travel & Expense Manager is responsible for supervising the company's global travel and expense program, including policy governance, corporate credit card administration, Concur system management, and vendor relationships. This role ensures cost-efficient travel management, robust internal oversight, while maintaining detailed accrual financial reports and improving employee travel satisfaction.

Requirements

• Proving experience of public company compliance requirements (SOX, audit, tax).
• 5+ years of corporate/global travel management experience.
• Previous management or proven experience of leading a team.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage executive leadership.
• Shown SAP Concur T&E administration expertise (configuration, workflows, troubleshooting, reporting).
• Strong vendor negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and cost savings initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Hospitality, or related field (Master's a plus).
• SAP Concur Advanced Configuration Certification (plus, not required).
• GBTA Global Travel Professional (GTP) or Certified Corporate Travel Executive (CCTE).
• CVENT Supplier Management / hotel sourcing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead company-wide travel & expense policies, ensuring compliance with GAAP, IRS rules and SOX requirements.
• Coordinate the corporate credit card program (issuance, compliance, reporting, delinquency management).
• Implement strong internal controls to prevent misuse, fraud, or non-compliance.
• Lead the global travel program, ensuring policy compliance and cost efficiency.
• Act as a primary SAP Concur Travel & Expense administrator, with hands-on responsibility for system configuration, workflows, and advanced reporting.
• Travel Management Company oversight and supplier relationships (airlines, hotels, ground transportation).
• Lead all aspects of the annual hotel RFP process conducted by a third-party partner, reviewing results and approving proposals.
• Monitor spend trends, provide dashboards and reporting for Finance leadership, and support monthly close through accruals and reconciliations.
• Support organizational change for global policy rollouts and the transition to the New Concur platform.
• Provide mentorship on future regional travel support structures as the program scales.

Benefits

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
• Employer HSA contribution
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• 401K with generous Company match & contribution
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 8 hours paid volunteer time per year
• Robust employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program & Dependent scholarship program
• On-site blood drives
• Voluntary employee groups open to all who wish to participate, including: Global Women's Network, Emerging Professionals ERG, Multicultural ERG, Veterans ERG, Toastmasters Club, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees