Manager, Travel & Expense

Position Location: NYC – Hybrid Manager Title: Associate Director, Accounting Operations Position Summary The Manager, Travel & Expense will own and manage Roivant’s end-to-end T&E program, ensuring policy compliance, operational efficiency, and an excellent employee experience. This role is the internal subject matter expert for T&E — driving travel program strategy, managing vendor and TMC partnerships, and championing the traveler experience across Roivant and its Vants. The Manager partners cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, HR, and Vant teams to align T&E processes with business needs, while coordinating with IT and external partners on Concur platform administration. Responsibilities Serve as the business owner and governance lead for the Concur expense platform, defining requirements, workflows, and policies while collaborating with technical teams on user administration platform configuration and maintenance. Oversee the corporate card program, including policy design, program optimization, and relationship management with card providers; coordinate with Procurement and Accounting on reporting and compliance monitoring. Develop, maintain, and enforce T&E policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with company guidelines and applicable regulations. Own the traveler experience end-to-end: gather and act on employee feedback, identify friction points in the travel and expense lifecycle, and continuously improve the service model for travelers and executive assistants. Partner with Accounting, Finance, HR, Legal, and Vant teams to ensure T&E processes support business activity and close requirements. Design and maintain the expense report audit framework, leveraging automation tools (e.g., IntelligentAudit) to shift from manual review to exception-based oversight; identify compliance trends and areas of risk. Lead T&E-related vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts, managing SLAs, and driving program value through preferred supplier arrangements. Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability of the T&E function. Prepare and present T&E spend reporting and analytics to Finance and senior leadership, identifying trends and cost‑saving opportunities. Drive strategic planning for the T&E pillar, including travel program benchmarking and multi‑Vant scalability. Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Travel Management, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in travel program management, T&E operations, corporate travel, or a related function. Strong cross‑functional communication skills; ability to influence without direct authority and navigate complex stakeholder relationships. Working knowledge of Concur or similar T&E platforms; ability to define business requirements and oversee configuration performed by IT or a TMC partner. Experience managing a corporate card program; Mastercard preferred. Strong knowledge of T&E policies, internal controls, and compliance best practices. Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive process improvements with minimal oversight. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Familiarity with duty‑of‑care programs, traveler safety platforms, and global travel risk management a plus. Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or professional services environment a plus. Compensation & Benefits Base salary will be determined during the interview process and will vary based on multiple factors. The expected range is $125,000–$145,000 per year at commencement, but final offers may differ. Compensation may also include discretionary bonuses, equity, and company‑sponsored benefit programs. This position is at‑will. Roivant reserves the right to modify base salary or other compensation components at any time. Roivant Sciences provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roivant