X-energy · 2 weeks ago
Manager, Travel & Expense
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $184K/yr
10+ years expX-energy is overseeing its expense reimbursement process and is seeking a Manager, Travel & Expense. This role is responsible for leading the T&E team, ensuring compliance with policies, and optimizing processes while maintaining a high level of employee experience.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and develop Travel, Expense, and Corporate Card operations in compliance with internal policies, controls, and procedures
Partner closely with our corporate card provider on program management and optimization
Continuously benchmark and refine policies and procedures to align with business needs, best practices, industry regulations, standards, and trends
Ensure proper application of X-energy's global and any local/regional expense and travel policies and procedures
Act as point of escalation to ensure timely remediation of issues related to Concur and corporate cards
Execute strategic plans to deliver value, scale, and efficiencies while improving sustainability and duty of care
Establish trusted relationships with cross-functional partners, including HR, Internal Audit, Recruiting, IT, and Finance
Implement key reporting and metrics to monitor compliance, operational efficiency, and quality of service
Provide detailed reporting and analysis to senior leadership
Manage the integration and onboarding of additional business units into Concur, corporate cards, and special projects
Identify, propose, and execute opportunities for optimizing processes, communication, and travel-related cost savings
Manage day-to-day operations of the T&E team, ensuring compliance with company policies and federal travel regulations
Handle Internal Audit Team requests and address audit observations as needed
Manage month-end reconciliation process with accounting team to ensure all corporate card costs are properly coded and accounted for
Lead bi-weekly account setups, working closely with our travel management company to ensure seamless onboarding for new employees
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication
Perform other duties as assigned by manager
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent experience
10 plus years of relevant experience
8+ years of Travel & Expense experience with 3+ years of supervisory experience required in both government contracting and commercial environments
Deep understanding of Concur Expense and Travel Management
Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Government travel regulations (FTR, JTR, CFR) and compliance requirements
Experience with Travel & Expense tool implementation, enhancements, and SOX requirements
Ability to work effectively with a global team in a matrix organization
Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability to influence up, down, and across the organization
Demonstrated ability to enforce company policies while maintaining employee satisfaction
Strong project management and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented and results-driven approach
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees
Company
X-energy
X-energy is a nuclear energy company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels for clean energy generation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Jane Street CapitalPittco ManagementDepartment for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-11-24Series D· $700M
2025-03-05Private Equity· $22.8M
2024-10-16Series C· $700M
Leadership Team
J. Clay Sell
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Taylor
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
Recent News
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