Director, Billing Operations

Xcel Energy; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 129,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a senior leader to drive the strategy and execution of Customer Care Billing Operations in Wisconsin. You will oversee bill processing quality, compliance (SOX), vendor relationships, budgets, and workforce planning to deliver reliable billing services and continuous improvement.

This role demands strong cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking, and experience managing large programs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, communications or related discipline.
• 8-10 years of experience in related business discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional departments and teams, leading a diverse work group and effective employee engagement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Regulatory and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Experience successfully managing large-scale projects, budget and employees.

Responsibilities

• Direct Billing Operations team ensuring timely and accurate bill processing meets service levels and quality expectations.
• Lead efforts to ensure key performance metrics are met and sustained including SOX compliance, business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Oversee multiple large vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, monitor performance and ensure cost-effective service delivery.
• Manage the department budget, headcount planning, recruitment and retention for billing operations.
• Provide leadership and staff development through training, performance evaluations and career development.
• Coordinate with OpCo Account Management and other units to align goals and improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

SOX compliance

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/finance/related discipline

Tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

Position Summary

Develop and execute overall strategy of Customer Care Billing Operations. Direct business area strategic planning, budget management, analytics, vendor management, quality assurance and talent management. Ensure high-quality performance and value through efficient bill delivery. Responsible for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, business continuity and disaster recovery plans for billing. Build and maintain relationships within Customer Care and throughout the company, ensuring positive business outcomes and continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Direct Billing Operations team ensuring timely and accurate bill processing meets service levels, and customer and quality assurance expectations. Lead efforts to ensure key performance metrics are met and sustained including SOX compliance, business continuity, disaster recovery plans and industry benchmarking.
• Identify and advance business and process improvement opportunities. Support implementation of changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy in billing operation, as well as improve billing processes and systems. Utilize new leading technology and adopt important company initiatives including technology transformations. Explore and develop new ideas and technology to optimize operations through strategic planning.
• Oversee multiple large vendor relationships ensuring maximization of productivity and utilization of technology. This includes negotiating contracts, managing vendor performance, and ensuring that vendors meet service level agreements. Manage the budget related to vendor services, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality service delivery. This includes monitoring expenses, negotiating cost reductions, and ensuring efficient use of resources. Ensure that all vendor activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Oversee the overall department budget, including operating and maintenance (O&M) expenses and capital projects. Manage the headcount for the billing operations team, which includes workforce planning, recruitment, and retention, ensuring the team has the necessary resources and skills to meet performance standards.
• Provide leadership and support for staff development, including training, performance evaluations, and career development opportunities. Align individual employee performance goals with strategic business priorities.
• Partner with OpCo Account Management teams and other business units to ensure continuity, align on strategic goals, share critical updates, and coordinate efforts to prevent redundancy and improve efficiency. (Technology Services, Account Management, Electric Operations, Gas Operations, Builders Call Line, Regulatory, Customer Contact Center, Credit & Collections Services, Finance and Accounting).

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, communications or related discipline required.
• 8-10 years of experience in related business discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional departments and teams, leading a diverse work group and effective employee engagement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Regulatory and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Experience successfully managing large-scale projects, budget and employees.

Preferred Requirements

• Billing leadership experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail] .

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $129,000.00 to $160,000.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 09/09/26

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