Director, Travel & Expense

TL;DR

Director, Travel & Expense (Finance/Operations): Leading and modernizing the global travel, expense, and corporate spend ecosystem with an accent on digital-first automation and AI-enabled workflows. Focus on building a scalable, frictionless program that balances employee experience with rigorous financial governance and compliance.

Location: Must be based in the United States (San Francisco, CA preferred; remote considered within the US).

Salary: $167,600 – $288,100 USD (based on location zones).

Company

Databricks is a leading data and AI company, creators of the Data Intelligence Platform, serving over 10,000 organizations worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead the transformation of the T&E program into a modern, automated, digital-first experience using AI-enabled workflows.
• Build a scalable global T&E roadmap that balances agility, governance, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee global business travel operations and shape regional strategies for a distributed workforce.
• Manage enterprise expense reimbursement and corporate card programs with a focus on compliance and automation.
• Partner with Security and HR to strengthen traveler safety, duty of care, and crisis response.
• Own the T&E technology ecosystem, including platforms like Emburse, Egencia, and AppZen.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Travel, Expense, Procurement, or Finance Operations.
• Proven success leading T&E transformation and digital modernization in high-growth organizations.
• Deep expertise in T&E platforms, workflow automation, and corporate card programs.
• Strong understanding of AI-enabled operations and scalable service delivery models.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet export control compliance requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or related field.

Nice to have

• MBA, CPA, CTP, or related professional certification.
• Lean Six Sigma, automation, or digital transformation experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to regional needs.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture with equal employment opportunity standards.
• Opportunity to lead global transformation in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.