Travel & Expense Supervisor

Location: Schiller Park, IL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays / Remote Mondays and Fridays
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking a Travel & Expense Supervisor to lead the administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of our SAP Concur environment. This role will oversee T&E operations, drive compliance, improve the user experience, support auditing and reporting, identify cost-saving opportunities, and manage corporate card administration. The Supervisor will serve as a key resource for Concur Expense and T&E policies while partnering with Finance, Procurement, HR, Shared Services, and other business teams. This role also provides leadership and oversight to one direct report.

Responsibilities

SAP Concur & T&E Operations

• Serve as the primary administrator for SAP Concur, including policies, workflows, audit rules, permissions, and system settings.
• Drive process improvements, automation, compliance, and user experience enhancements.
• Support Concur integrations with ERP, HRIS, travel, and corporate card systems.
• Maintain SOPs, documentation, training materials, and knowledge resources.

Compliance, Reporting & Analytics

• Oversee expense auditing and monitor policy compliance, duplicate submissions, and out-of-policy spending.
• Analyze T&E trends and develop KPIs and reports highlighting compliance, spending, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with Finance, Audit, and Compliance teams on reporting and remediation.

Training & Communication

• Develop and deliver T&E training and manage communications regarding policies, system updates, and best practices.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop one direct report responsible for day-to-day T&E administration.
• Manage performance, provide coaching and development, and promote strong service and productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 4+ years of Accounts Payable and/or Travel & Expense experience with hands-on SAP Concur experience.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

$40–$45/hour

Benefits

LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/.