Own the operational execution of spend across the Autonomy org, ensuring expenses move cleanly from request → approval → purchase → payment
Process and manage purchase orders, invoices, and vendor billing across a wide range of external partners
Operate shopping carts, requisitions, and expense workflows within Ariba, SAP, and internal GM systems
Partner with Engineering Business Managers and Chiefs of Staff to release funds tied to approved budgets and priorities
Ensure spend is accurately categorized, tracked, and aligned to capital and operating allocations
Maintain high standards of compliance with internal policies, approval hierarchies, and audit requirements
Identify and resolve issues related to delayed payments, incorrect billing, or misrouted approvals
Support senior leaders by executing spend on behalf of their organizations and providing real-time visibility into status
Maintain clean documentation and audit-ready records across all expense operations
Surface risks, inconsistencies, or process gaps in spend execution and recommend improvements
Continuously improve workflows to increase speed, clarity, and reliability of expense operations
Serve as the go-to subject matter expert for spend execution processes and tools within the Autonomy org

Requirements

3+ years of transferable experience
Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred, or relevant work experience
Strong experience in expense operations, financial operations, accounting operations, procurement operations, or similar execution-focused roles
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, high-complexity spend workflows with accuracy and urgency
Deep operational rigor with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Proven ability to navigate enterprise financial systems and workflows (e.g., Ariba, SAP, or equivalent)
Direct experience with public cloud provider billing systems (GCP preferred) and structures
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reconciliation, and reporting
Comfort operating across multiple enterprise tools and platforms simultaneously
Ability to quickly learn and master new internal systems and processes
Strong documentation and process-mapping skills
Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional groups across Engineering, Business Operations, Chiefs of Staff, and Finance
Clear, concise communicator who can translate complex processes into actionable guidance
Strong service orientation without sacrificing governance or controls
High integrity and strong sense of accountability around financial controls
Sound judgment when navigating ambiguous or edge-case expense scenarios
Ability to independently prioritize workload in a fast-moving, multi-threaded environment
Proactive problem-solver who surfaces risks and proposes solutions, not just issues
Process-driven mindset with a continuous improvement orientation
Ability to operate calmly and effectively under pressure and tight timelines
Comfortable working across organizational boundaries without formal authority
Bias toward action, clarity, and operational excellence.

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

expense operationsfinancial operationsaccounting operationsprocurement operationshigh-volume spend workflowsoperational rigorMicrosoft Excelprocess mappingpublic cloud billing systemscontinuous improvement

Soft Skills

attention to detailclear communicationservice orientationaccountabilityproblem-solvingprioritizationability to work under pressurecross-functional collaborationadaptabilityoperational excellence

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree