Senior Analyst, Global Travel & Expense

Paul Hastings

. Own the firm’s travel, expense, and corporate/purchasing card program operations within Global Accounts Payable .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $71,700 - $112,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Travel and Expense Management, including policy governance, exception management, and audit support. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with strong knowledge of compliance standards and financial management systems.

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Travel And Expense ManagementCorporate Card Program AdministrationGAAP And SOX ComplianceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyInternal And External Audit Support

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Hard Skills

T&E Policy InterpretationException ManagementExpense AuditData AnalysisReconciliation ControlsRequirements GatheringUATKPI ReportingRisk-Based AuditsAutomation Opportunities

Soft Skills

Excellent Written And Verbal CommunicationAbility To Manage Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Elite 3E ERPPower BITableauEmburse (Chrome River)SAP ConcurNavanWells Fargo WellsOneAMEX Corporate Card Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

CAPPAPMCTPGTP

Industry Keywords

Accounts PayableFinance OperationsProfessional ServicesMulti-Country T&E EnvironmentsVirtual Payables

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the firm’s travel, expense, and corporate/purchasing card program operations within Global Accounts Payable
Govern T&E policy, exception management, approval routing, and delegation integrity
Perform root cause analysis on policy exceptions, late submissions, and out-of-policy spend
Own card program policy, onboarding, limit management, deactivation, transaction monitoring, reporting, disputes, chargebacks, and data-feed integrity
Maintain card reconciliation controls and address delinquent cardholders and aged items
Support virtual payables, vendor adoption, rebate capture, and program expansion
Own T&E and card controls within the AP SOX framework, including documentation, evidence, testing support, deficiency tracking, and remediation
Design and execute risk-based T&E audits and support Internal Audit, External Audit, and Controller’s Office requests
Partner with Payroll and Tax on taxable or reportable expense items
Build T&E and card dashboards, KPI reporting packages, spend analytics, and ad hoc analyses
Lead T&E workstreams for platform evaluation, selection, implementation, UAT, and post-go-live stabilization
Bridge T&E operations, IT, HR systems, and the Elite 3E ERP
Maintain project plans and communicate milestones, dependencies, status, and risks
Identify automation opportunities and translate requirements into functional specifications
Serve as senior escalation point for complex, sensitive, international, multi-currency, and high-value T&E transactions
Establish quality review standards, perform QA sampling, and coach the processing team
Own standard operating procedures, training materials, and cross-training documentation
Provide policy guidance to AP personnel and firm staff
Partner with HR, Payroll, Travel, Procurement, IT, Tax, Controller’s Office, and business operations leaders
Meet targets for compliance, reconciliation timeliness, exception reduction, audit readiness, reporting accuracy, and project delivery
Maintain visibility with the Global AP Compliance Program Manager on status, risks, and open items

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in travel and expense management, accounts payable, or finance operations, with at least 4 years in a T&E program, card program administration, controls, or analytics-focused role
Demonstrated ownership of corporate and/or purchasing card programs, including issuer relationships, cardholder lifecycle management, and reconciliation controls
Deep expertise in T&E policy interpretation, exception management, and expense audit
Experience supporting internal and external audits, including evidence preparation, control walkthroughs, and remediation tracking
Experience contributing to system implementations, platform migrations, or process redesign, including requirements gathering and UAT
Prior experience in a law firm or professional services environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, Power Query, and high-volume data analysis
Strong working knowledge of GAAP, SOX compliance requirements, and internal controls as they relate to T&E, card programs, and the AP lifecycle
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in environments with tight deadlines and high standards for accuracy and compliance
Familiarity with Elite 3E or comparable legal industry ERP/financial management systems (preferred)
Proficiency in Power BI or Tableau (preferred)
Experience with multi-country or multi-entity T&E environments (preferred)
Exposure to HR systems such as Workday as they relate to cardholder and approver data (preferred)
Direct experience with Emburse (Chrome River), SAP Concur, Navan, or comparable T&E platforms, including administration or configuration (preferred)
Experience leading or supporting a T&E platform RFP, selection, or implementation (preferred)
Experience with Wells Fargo WellsOne, AMEX corporate card programs, or corporate travel management providers such as AMEX GBT (preferred)
Experience with virtual payables or virtual card programs (preferred)
Professional certifications such as CAPP, APM, CTP, or GTP are a plus (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses based on individual contribution and firm profitability
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
Lifestyle Spending Account
Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
Paid Parental Leave
Fertility Benefits
Breast Milk Shipping
Back-up Child Care
Elder Care
Tutoring
Wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events
Retirement Plan Consulting
Anniversary Bonus Program
Professional Development Programs
Transportation and Commuter Benefits
International Travel Insurance
Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
Prepaid Legal Insurance
Employee Discounts