Manager, ASC - Business Services

Ameren Corporation; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan 401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Parental leave and family caregiver/UK

Job summary

Ameren Services seeks a Manager, ASC (Ameren Services Center) – Business Services to direct multiple transactional functions ensuring business continuity and compliance while reducing waste. You will lead four teams (~25 staff) and oversee a budget over $20 million, shaping vendor relations and service delivery to optimize costs.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, on-going process improvement, and aligning with Customer Affordability initiatives within a shared services context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or related field required.
• Eight or more years of finance-related experience.
• Five or more years of leadership experience.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop relationships and build trust.
• Excellent project management skills including planning and scheduling resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead four operational teams totaling ~25 employees and manage an operating budget over $20 million.
• Improve customer bill delivery and payment options with stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry knowledge through associations and conferences.
• Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and documentation.
• Complete account reconciliations and unclaimed property filings timely and accurately.
• Respond to inquiries from regulatory entities as appropriate.
• Support ASC by building internal problem-solving capabilities and CI culture.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to evaluate operational effectiveness, service quality, compliance, and cost performance.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships, contract performance, and service delivery to optimize costs and mitigate risk.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Finance leadership

Communication

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field

MBA, CPA or CTP preferred

Job description

About Ameren Services

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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
• Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university required.
• MBA, CPA or CTP, preferred.
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation

Hybrid Compensation Range: $131,900.00 - $204,400.00. At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance. If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date: Friday October 02, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.

About Ameren

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.