Remote Telecom Expense Management Jobs in Missouri

We currently have a career opportunity for a Corporate Travel & Expense Manager to join our team located in St. Louis, Chicago, or Minneapolis. 

The Corporate Travel & Expense Manager is responsible for the management, governance, and continuous improvement of the global travel and expense program. This role oversees travel-related policies, supplier relationships, expense compliance, corporate card administration, and travel technology platforms to ensure an efficient, cost-effective, and compliant travel experience for colleagues worldwide.

Operating within a fast-paced Corporate Financial Shared Services organization, this position partners closely with business leaders, travelers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive operational excellence, policy adherence, and program optimization.

College degree preferred but not required

Minimum of 5 years of related experience preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to work with and analyze data

Strong client management and executive level communication skills

Outstanding writing, presentation, and organization skills

Must be organized, proactive, and able to multitask, and work effectively under changing priorities in a fast-paced business environment

Experience administering travel and expense management systems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and analyze data.

Preferred Skills

Experience managing global travel and expense programs.

Experience with Oracle Cloud or similar travel and expense platforms.

Experience managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations.

Leadership experience, including management of remote or global teams.

Strong reconciliation, auditing, and compliance management skills.

Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work. 

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers' expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients - the world's largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you'll become part of something truly special.

The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $76,000-115,000. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential equity or variable bonus programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview .

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We're committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders... and we're not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations:

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer:  The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification.  Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time. 

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Provide management and oversight for the Global travel and expense program

Manage multiple global integrated platforms with travel and expense, providing assistance to end users (Oracle EBS/Cloud, TMC platform, etc.)

Develop and design policies, procedures and processes to drive compliance and future growth

Maintain Global travel and expense policy, ensuring clarity and compliance.

Develop sourcing strategies to evaluate lodging and transportation needs to determine preferred third-party vendors, optimizing cost and service quality

Direct liaison with 3rd party Travel Management Company

Communication with supplier account managers to ensure contract/agreement consistency and execution.

Act as Corporate Credit Card Administrator to facilitate contracting, enrollment, activation, cancellation and customer support.

Monitor timely, accurate and policy-compliant submission of colleague expenses, following up with colleagues that are not compliant and escalating as needed.

Serve as the primary point of contact for all travel and expense policy related questions

Communicate proactively with travelers with issue resolution

Manage offshore Expense Auditing Team to ensure expense report policy compliance

Supervise direct report global staff

Create ad-hoc Travel and Expense reporting for leadership team

Analyze travel expense reports as requested

Create and provide Travel and Expense training guides for end users

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Managing all contract negotiations with all travel suppliers and hotels.