Manager, Global Travel and Expense Systems - Concur

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

We are a rapidly growing, $2.6B global chemical manufacturing company. From building products to agricultural applications and more, we are applying advanced technology to solve complex product and environmental performance challenges. As we continue to scale through acquisition integration and finance transformation, we are building a stronger finance organization to support disciplined growth, operational insight, and financial control. We are seeking an experienced Manager Global Travel & Expense Systems to lead and support the global implementation, optimization, and governance of our travel and expense technology landscape.

Role Overview

Location: Alpharetta, GA. Hybrid (office 3x per week).

The Manager, Global Travel & Expense Systems will play a critical role overseeing the global administration, governance, optimization, and continuous improvement of SAP Concur across Arclin's business footprint. This position will drive operational excellence, process standardization, policy compliance, reporting, and ongoing enhancement of travel and expense processes while maintaining a strong controls environment.

Working across Finance, Procurement, IT, HR, and external partners, this position will help standardize travel and expense processes and ensure SAP Concur continues to effectively support business needs globally.

This position requires a combination of functional SAP Concur expertise, financial process knowledge, program management experience, stakeholder management skills, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Job Responsibilities

SAP Concur Program Management, Administration & Optimization

• Serve as the global business owner and administrator for SAP Concur Travel and Expense Program.
• Support configuration and optimization of SAP Concur Expense and Travel to support business requirements and compliance standards.
• Lead the ongoing evaluation, prioritization, and execution of system enhancements, process improvements, and user experience initiatives.
• Establish governance processes, standards, and controls to ensure global consistency across travel and expense operations.
• Coordinate and manage system updates, releases, and enhancement activities with internal teams and external vendors.
• Monitor system performance, user adoption, and compliance metrics, recommending improvement opportunities as needed.

Travel & Expense Process Support

• Help manage data flows between Concur, HRIS (e.g., UKG, Workday, etc.), Blackline, and financial ERPs to ensure accurate posting of expenses.
• Support the administration of the global Travel & Expense Policy, helping ensure travel and expense processes comply with internal controls, audit standards, and company policies.
• Partner with Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT stakeholders to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Support audit activities and ensure appropriate documentation, controls, and compliance requirements are maintained.

Operational Support & Reporting

• Reconcile complex data feeds from corporate credit card programs, HRIS systems, Blackline, and ERP platforms, supporting the month-end close process by helping ensure timely accruals.
• Support relationships with third-party travel management companies (TMCs) and credit card providers to help optimize travel spending and rebate programs.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and analytics related to travel spend, policy compliance, user adoption, and process effectiveness.
• Serve as a point of contact for user training and troubleshooting, helping build a “center of excellence” for support.
• Lead regular business reviews and reporting on travel and expense program performance, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience administering or supporting SAP Concur (Travel and Expense) in a global, multi-entity environment.
• Experience managing system integrations between Concur and ERP, HRIS, and financial platforms.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide Travel & Expense programs, including governance, compliance, vendor management, and process optimization.
• Experience driving cross-functional initiatives and managing stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT.
• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA, JDE, SAP, Microsoft Business Central, and IFS is a plus.

Skills

• Experience working with T&E SOX-controlled environments and business processes.
• Ability to support projects with multiple stakeholders (HR, IT, Finance) across different legacy systems.
• Strong analytical skills (Excel, Tableau, BI tools) for reporting on T&E spend and policy leakage.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to train and support users and present updates to team leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements, develop business cases, and drive operational efficiencies.