Manager, ASC - Business Services

Ameren•Saint Louis, MO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

About Ameren Services (B&CS) Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment. About The Position The Manager, ASC (Ameren Services Center) – Business Services is responsible for directing several transactional functions in a way that ensures business continuity and compliance while driving out waste. These functions include Customer Payments, Accounts Payable, Reconciliations and Telecom. The Manager, ASC- Business Services is also a vital member of the Ameren Service Center Lead Team tasked with onboarding new work into ASC and transforming it to support Customer Affordability initiative. This position reports to the Director, ASC. ASC is a shared services organization.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university required.
Eight or more years of Finance-related experience required.
Five or more years of leadership experience required.
High personal standards and professional conduct including integrity and ethics are required.
Strong communication and negotiation skills to a variety of audiences required.
Ability to develop relationships and build trust required.
Excellent project management skills including planning and scheduling resources required.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA or CTP, preferred.
Knowledge of Ameren’s Labor Agreement(s) preferred and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

Responsibilities

Lead four operational teams totaling approximately 25 employees and manage an operating budget exceeding $20 million.
Work with stakeholders to improve customer bill delivery and payment options.
Stay abreast of key industry knowledge and practices through relevant association memberships and conferences, utilizing the knowledge gained to move organization forward.
Ensure compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and documentation.
Ensure account reconciliations and unclaimed property filings are completed accurately and timely.
Respond to inquiries from regulatory entities as appropriate.
Support the ASC by building internal problem-solving capabilities and facilitation skills to result in a continuous improvement (CI) culture.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators to evaluate operational effectiveness, service quality, compliance, and cost performance.
Manage strategic vendor relationships, contract performance, and service delivery to optimize costs, mitigate risk, and protect company assets.