Expense Governance & Corporate Card Lead

Join Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. is a proud subsidiary of Sony Honda Mobility Inc., a 50/50 joint venture between Sony and Honda, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Our American headquarters in Culver City, California, established in March 2023, is at the forefront of bringing the innovative electric vehicle, AFEELA, to the US market. AFEELA embodies the essence of "FEEL," creating an interactive relationship where people and mobility connect through advanced sensing and network technologies. At Sony Honda Mobility of America, we are dedicated to moving people through innovative solutions inspired by diversity. Join us in shaping the future of mobility with creativity, technology, and a commitment to excellence. Apply now to make a difference! Position Summary Sony Honda Mobility of America is seeking an  Expense Governance & Corporate Card Lead  to establish and own the company’s end-to-end employee expense and corporate card governance framework.    This is not a transactional processing role. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously enhancing scalable expense reimbursement processes and corporate card controls that support a rapidly growing organization.    You will serve as the primary owner of expense governance across SHMA, balancing strong internal controls with operational efficiency. You will operate onsite at our Culver City headquarters and partner closely with Finance, Accounting, HR, Legal, and business leaders to strengthen financial discipline, audit readiness, and responsible spend management as SHMA scales.    The ideal candidate is structured, analytical, and comfortable building frameworks in a fast-evolving, startup-style environment.    Job Responsibilities Expense Governance & Process Ownership    Own and continuously improve SHMA’s end-to-end employee expense reimbursement and corporate card processes    Design scalable governance frameworks, review standards, and formal policy documentation    Ensure compliance with pre-approval requirements and documented business purpose standards    Analyze spend trends and provide actionable insights to Finance leadership    Establish monitoring controls that support compliant and responsible employee spending    Corporate Card & Spend Oversight    Lead corporate card program governance, transaction monitoring, and lifecycle management    Implement controls to prevent duplicate or inappropriate spend such as card versus AP invoice duplication    Oversee reconciliation coordination, accrual support, and spend transparency    Monitor cardholder compliance and usage patterns to identify risk areas    Systems & Data Integrity    Maintain expense types and accounting mappings within the ERP system    Ensure alignment between expense categories, financial codes, and reporting structures    Safeguard data accuracy to support audit readiness and reliable management reporting    Partner with Finance Systems and Accounting to enhance reporting clarity and system configuration Internal Controls & Cross-Functional Leadership    Strengthen the internal control environment related to employee spending    Identify control gaps and implement mitigation strategies    Partner cross-functionally with Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Tax, HR, and business stakeholders    Support audit requests and tax-sensitive expense classification reviews    Ensure expense governance aligns with evolving regulatory and compliance requirements    Organizational Contribution & Growth Support    Contribute to broader Finance and Accounting initiatives as needed    Support reporting enhancements and process improvements    Participate in special projects as SHMA scales and operational complexity increases    Required Qualifications for Position Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field    5+ years of experience in expense operations, accounts payable, operational accounting, or spend governance    Strong understanding of internal controls and governance principles    Solid accounting knowledge including expense classification, accruals, and GL impact    Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments    Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills    Excellent written and verbal communication skills    Preferred Qualifications for Position Experience with ERP-based expense systems such as Oracle    ERP implementation or go-live experience    Experience administering corporate credit card programs    Experience establishing or redesigning expense policies    Background in audit, SOX compliance, or structured control environments    Additional Details Work Arrangement: Fully on-site at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, CA     Travel Requirements: Minimal.    Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position   Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Flexible Working Policy Paid parental leave 401k Program “Take What You Need” time off policy, with a minimum of 15 days off per year, and holiday breaks Yearly bonuses (subject to eligibility) Company phone (subject to eligibility) Company swag A brand new laptop and monitor Special discounts on Sony products Learning and Development quarterly stipend More to come! The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $95,000-$105,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.  The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or fro