Senior Corporate AP Travel Manager

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About The Position

The Senior Corporate AP Travel Manager manages the corporate accounts payable and travel expense departments and delivery of Accounts Payable services across company locations. The role oversees vendor setup and master maintenance, dispute resolution, vendor payments, system maintenance and security, data integrity, process enhancements, onboarding new programs, travel, and related activities. It analyzes business and technical processes to develop new or modified information-processing systems for Accounts Payable and Travel and Expense. The position leads strategic initiatives to improve the company’s Procure-to-Pay workflow, coordinates with business and technology teams on system requirements, and represents the business unit in defining requirements and business cases for technology development. It also develops strategic corporate travel policies and programs, provides management reporting, supports accounting close and AP issues, and assists with financial, DCAA, and tax audits. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with at least 10 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, or P-Card management. The successful candidate must be a United States citizen and travel approximately 10% as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10 or more years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense, or P-Card management.
Demonstrated experience managing AP operations, travel programs, or shared services environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience using SQL or similar tools for data extraction and analysis.
Familiarity with RPA or automation technologies such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Power Automate for AP or Finance process automation.
Experience with workflow automation for vendor setup, invoice routing, or travel expense processes.
Working knowledge of 1099, VAT, and sales/use tax regulatory requirements.
United States citizenship.
Ability to travel 10% as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience improving Procure-to-Pay workflows and managing corporate travel programs.
Background with ERP and travel/expense systems such as SAP S4, IFS, Oracle, or Concur.
Experience in regulated or government-contracting environments, including DCAA and audits.
Strong partnership with IT on system integrations, upgrades, and user acceptance testing.
Demonstrated success leading automation or process-improvement initiatives.
Strong communication skills for presenting recommendations to leadership.

Responsibilities

Manage corporate accounts payable and travel expense departments and provide Accounts Payable services across company locations.
Oversee vendor setup, vendor master maintenance, dispute resolution, vendor payments, system maintenance and security, data integrity, enhancements, continuous improvement, program onboarding, and travel-related functions.
Ensure systems, policies, and procedures adhere to company policies and operate accurately and on time.
Ensure accounts payable obligations are met efficiently.
Oversee 1099, VAT, and sales and use tax processing.
Oversee the travel and purchase card program.
Coordinate with business and technology teams to determine system requirements, including program functions, output requirements, input data acquisition, system techniques, and controls.
Represent the business unit in defining requirements and business cases for technology developments.
Develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity and innovation while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Work with management to investigate and review needs, obtain price quotes, and make recommendations.
Partner in developing procedural and operational recommendations for existing and new technologies.
Support the AP Supervisor with AP issues and accounting close as needed.
Lead strategic initiatives to improve the company Procure-to-Pay workflow.
Interface with Supply Chain, Subcontracts, and Finance Operations to support end-to-end company processes.
Present initiative outcomes to senior leadership.
Provide periodic management reporting of key data.
Assist with financial, DCAA, and tax audits.
Standardize procedures to improve efficiency.
Develop strategic policies and programs for corporate travel.
Perform other duties as assigned.