Job DescriptionWe are looking for a seasoned Senior Manager of Accounts Payable & Travel and Expense (T&E) to lead and scale two critical finance functions from our Sugar Land office. Reporting to the VP of Finance, Shared Services, this individual will oversee end-to-end AP operations while directly leading the T&E team - responsible for auditing employee expense reports, processing out-of-pocket reimbursements, and managing corporate card (ABM card) collections and compliance. The ideal candidate brings operational rigor, a process-improvement mindset, and strong cross-functional partnership skills.
Benefit Information:ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit Employee Benefits | Staff & Management
Responsibilities- Own the full AP cycle - from invoice receipt and three-way matching through Coupa and OCR to payment execution and vendor reconciliation.
- Lead, develop, and performance-manage the AP team, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.
- Manage vendor relationships, resolve escalated disputes, and maintain master vendor data integrity within Coupa.
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, and business owners to streamline purchase-to-pay workflows and enforce spend controls.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives - leveraging OCR-based automation and Coupa optimization -to improve payment accuracy and cycle time.
- Ensure compliance with tax obligations (1099, W-9 collection) and internal controls; support audits and SOX requirements as applicable.
T&E; TEAM LEADERSHIP
- Lead the T&E team responsible for auditing employee expense reports in Concur for policy compliance, completeness, and accuracy.
- Leverage AppZen's AI-powered audit capabilities to enhance pre- and post-audit coverage, flagging anomalies and policy exceptions at scale.
- Oversee timely processing and reimbursement of out-of-pocket employee expenses through Concur ,ensuring a smooth employee experience.
- Manage the ABM corporate card program - including collections of outstanding or non-compliant charges, card administration, and cardholder communication.
- Enforce and refine the company's T&E policy; identify patterns of non-compliance and work with HR and management on resolution.
- Produce regular T&E reporting and analytics - spend trends, policy exceptions, outstanding card balances - for Finance leadership.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL & STRATEGIC
- Partner with Accounting on month-end close, accruals, and AP/T&E sub-ledger reconciliations.
- Collaborate with IT/Finance Systems on enhancements across Concur, AppZen, Coupa, and OCR tooling.
- Develop and track KPIs for both AP and T&E teams; present performance and risk summaries to the VP of Finance, Shared Services.
Qualifications- 7+ Years in AP/Finance Ops Including 3+ years managing a team
- T&E; Program Ownership
- Corporate card & expense auditing experience
- Hands-On with the Tech Stack
- Concur, AppZen, Coupa, and/or OCR tools Controls & Compliance
- SOX, internal audit, and 1099/tax experience
- People Leadership
- Proven ability to develop and retain talent Process Improvement
- Automation, workflow redesign, and scalability
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or AP certification a plus.
• Experience at a mid-to-large company or high-growth environment managing significant AP volume.
• Familiarity with ABM corporate card administration and collections workflows.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with BI or reporting tools aplus.
