Expense Accounting Manager

Symetra

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Expense Accounting Manager within Finance, you will lead expense reimbursement and corporate card programs and serve as the expense subject matter expert. You will ensure policy compliance, optimize systems, strengthen controls, and partner cross‑functionally to improve processes, support business objectives, and enhance the employee experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma (required), plus a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in expense management, accounts payable, audit, or finance operations
• Hands‑on experience owning end‑to‑end Expense programs, including expense reporting, corporate cards, system configuration (e.g., Concur or similar), and audit controls
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, compliance, and audit processes, with a proven ability to drive continuous improvement through data and metrics
• Effective leader and cross‑functional partner, trusted to guide employees and leaders on Expense policies, exceptions, and complex issues
• Experience leading system enhancements and Finance initiatives, including automation, reporting, and SOP‑aligned process improvements

Nice To Haves

• Insurance/financial services industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end expense program, including expense reporting, corporate card administration, system configuration (e.g., Concur), workflows, audit rules, and advanced issue resolution
• Ensure compliance and continuous improvement by maintaining strong controls, monitoring performance and audit metrics, optimizing processes, and enhancing the employee experience through data‑driven insights
• Provide leadership and oversight for expense operations, setting clear expectations, processes, and performance standards while driving accountability for compliance, quality, and service levels
• Partner with and influence cross‑functional team members to ensure policy alignment, support training and documentation, and strengthen team capabilities across the expense program
• Serve as the primary point of contact, guiding employees and leaders on policy and exceptions, collaborating cross‑functionally to ensure proper transaction treatment, and maximizing reporting and trends to improve user experience, reduce support volume, and inform leadership decision‑making
• Lead expense transformation initiatives, including Concur configuration, audit optimization, automation, and system enhancements, while integrating expenses into broader AP and Finance initiatives and ensuring changes align with SOP governance and control requirements

Benefits

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Company matching for community contributions

What This Job Offers

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