ForeFlight · 20 hours ago
Global Finance T&E Program Manager
Colorado, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$113K/yr - $147K/yr
6+ years expJeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, and they are seeking an experienced Global Finance T&E Program Manager to own and evolve their global Travel & Expense ecosystem. This role will be responsible for managing global program operations and driving the strategic modernization of the T&E environment as the company scales across regions.
Airlines/Aviation
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end global Travel & Expense program, including employee reimbursements, corporate card programs, travel booking, expense audits, approvals, and reporting across multiple countries and regions
Serve as the company’s global subject matter expert on T&E program design, regional best practices, and scalable operating models
Balance global standardization with regional flexibility to support local requirements while maintaining strong governance and consistency
Drive continuous improvement to enhance the employee experience globally while maintaining financial and compliance rigor
Serve as an escalation point for complex or sensitive global T&E issues and exceptions
Develop regionally appropriate training materials, guides, and self-service resources
Lead global change management, communications, and training for system transitions, policy updates, and new processes
Lead the global evaluation and consolidation of existing T&E systems (currently Concur and Ramp) into a single, globally scalable platform
Define global and regional requirements, ensuring support for: Multiple currencies, Local tax and reimbursement rules, Regional approval workflows, Country-specific policy nuances
Partner with Finance, Accounting, IT, Procurement, HR, and regional business leaders to: Evaluate global vendors and capabilities, Lead RFPs and vendor selection (as needed), Build global rollout and migration plans by region, Configure policies, workflows, approval hierarchies, and controls, Oversee phased regional deployments, testing, and post-launch optimization
Own ongoing system administration and governance, including global policy configuration, integrations, reporting, and audit controls
Act as the primary point of contact for T&E system vendors and global implementation partners
Own the creation, rollout, and ongoing governance of global T&E policies, including travel, meals & entertainment, reimbursements, and corporate card usage
Ensure compliance with: IRS and local tax regulations, Global audit and internal control standards, SOX controls (as applicable), Country-specific reimbursement and labor regulations
Develop and maintain regionally compliant processes for international reimbursements, including VAT/GST recovery, per diem rules, and documentation standards
Partner with Legal, HR, Payroll, and Internal Audit to ensure policies are clear, defensible, and consistently enforced across geographies
Ensure proper documentation, approvals, and retention standards are met in accordance with local regulations
Identify and mitigate risks related to spend, fraud, policy non-compliance, and system gaps across regions
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience managing global Travel & Expense programs, expense operations, or corporate spend management
Direct, hands-on experience with global T&E platforms such as Concur, Ramp, Brex, or similar including implementation experience
Proven experience leading multi-country system implementations, migrations, or consolidations
Strong understanding of global expense compliance, tax considerations, and internal controls
Experience partnering cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders across regions and time zones
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Experience supporting a global, multi-entity organization
Familiarity with SOX controls and audit readiness in an international context
Experience designing or scaling global T&E programs from the ground up
Background in Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related discipline
Bachelor's or Master's Degree
Pilot or aviation enthusiast
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
Open PTO Policy
401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
Flight Training Rewards
Tuition Stipend
Company
ForeFlight
ForeFlight was founded in 2007 by aviation entrepreneurs who set out to build elegant, high-performing flight planning and flight bag apps for pilots.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Houghton
Co-Founder / Executive Adviser
Tyson W.
Co-Founder
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