Associate Director – Travel & Expense

Advocate Aurora Health

. Oversee daily operations of travel, business expense, and travel and procurement card programs .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $55 - $82 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Travel and Expense Management, including oversight of financial transactions, compliance with regulatory requirements, and implementation of policies and procedures. Proficient in data analysis for strategic decision-making and optimizing operational efficiency.

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Travel And Expense ManagementAccounts PayableWorkday FinancialsProject ManagementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial Transactions ProcessingExpense ManagementContract NegotiationAccounting PrinciplesERP Systems ProficiencyTravel ManagementData InterpretationBudgetingForecastingAudit Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsLeadership SkillsAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsExecutive Presence

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayDeemConcurMicrosoft Office SuiteEnterprise ERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Travel ProcurementExpense PoliciesRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementCustomer Service

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee daily operations of travel, business expense, and travel and procurement card programs
Ensure financial transactions are processed accurately and timely
Manage the travel process, including request, approval, receipt capture, expense management, duty of care, and travel management partners
Serve as primary interface between the company and travel-related partners, emerging technology, program changes, and projects
Develop and implement travel and expense policies and procedures
Update and manage training materials, policies, procedures, and communications
Ensure compliance with company guidelines, regulatory requirements, and IRS reporting and taxation rules
Manage domestic and international travel duty of care, sustainability, risk management, and mitigation
Negotiate contracts with travel partners and service providers in partnership with Strategic Sourcing
Monitor and analyze travel and expense data, trends, metrics, KPIs, and performance
Develop programs to enhance customer service and maintain communication with end-users and suppliers
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to train end-users on expense reports and card reconciliations in Enterprise ERP systems
Develop strategies to optimize travel and expense management, reduce costs, and improve efficiency
Partner with technology teams to configure and update travel and expense systems
Analyze and implement system configuration changes to audit rules and expense types
Assist with resolving audit findings related to Travel & Business Expense systems and processes
Support regional entities with travel-function subject matter expertise, innovation, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements
Provide concierge services to senior and executive management, including auditing CEO and CEO Cabinet expenses
Analyze spend, volume trends, exception reporting, budgeting, and forecasting in online travel and expense systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or related field, or 7+ years of direct relevant work experience in lieu of degree
Minimum 7+ years of direct relevant work experience in Accounts Payable and Travel & Business Expense, or similar process-driven environments
Minimum two years of supervisory experience when using work experience in lieu of degree
Experience in Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense management, card program administration, or finance operations
Experience with Workday Financials and travel booking/expense tools such as Deem or Concur is highly desirable
Strong knowledge of AP and Travel & Expense workflows, analytics, operations, and best practices
Strong communication, presentation, and executive presence skills
Ability to interpret data, identify root causes, and diagnose system/process issues
In-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Proficiency in accounting systems
Strong operational knowledge of the travel and business expense cycle
Strong project management skills and ability to lead projects under deadlines
Excellent leadership and people management skills
Experience implementing and managing accounts payable and/or travel and business expense technology systems
Analytical ability to gather and interpret data for strategic decision-making
Ability to partner with technology, finance, procurement, and external partners
Proficiency with ERP systems, Workday preferred, and Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Ability to effectively manage a team in a remote environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Career development programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, where applicable
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Primarily remote or hybrid work depending on business needs
Limited travel may be required