Corporate Travel and Expense (T&E) Manager

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOIN THE TEAM THATS POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today were driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

Learn more about this role and how you can begindriving your career forward!

Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the companys discretion.

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 Womens Network Emerging Professionals ERG Multicultural ERG Veterans ERG Toastmasters Club and more.

Job Description:

Primary Purpose of Role:

The Travel & Expense Manager is responsible for supervising the companys 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.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

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.

Experience:

Bachelors degree in business Finance Hospitality or related field (Masters 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.

Scope Factors:

Manage a $9M (2026 forecast) travel program
Travel base of 1450 frequent travelers
Support corporate credit card program with more than 1300 cardholders
Manage 1 direct report and support global team members supporting T&E management.

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age race color sex religion creed national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Required Experience:

Manager

JOIN THE TEAM THATS POWERING PROGRESSBuilding cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.What powers us Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across...