Manager, Internal Audit- Sarbanes-Oxley

About Us

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

• 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
  
  
  

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, Internal Audit is responsible for overseeing Internal Audit (IA) activities to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services that improve the Company’s operations and assist senior management in achieving business objectives. The responsibilities include managing the planning, execution, and reporting of audits, Sarbanes-Oxley, and special projects, managing IA resources, and providing IA leadership input on key risks and the audit plan. The Manager, Internal Audit consults with other Internal Audit leaders, including the Vice President, Internal Audit and Chief Audit Executive, to help ensure execution of the annual audit plan.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manages audit teams conducting audits of business initiatives, business processes, and regulatory compliance, and special projects. Oversees audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting activities; ensures that work performed meets department and professional standards.
• Manages Sarbanes-Oxley testing activities, including assessing results, consulting with management to address issues, and communicating results to leadership.
• Plans and manages the use of external resources to ensure effective use of subject matter experts.
• Provides IA leadership input on key risks and business issues to consider in developing the annual risk-based audit plan; assesses risks and obtains business leader and management input on Company and business line initiatives, business processes, and capital projects.
• Consults with business leaders and management to understand and address their needs, business risks, and changing business conditions; supports business leaders by providing subject matter expertise and participating in advisory committees and special projects.
• Consults with Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance to understand changing business risks and conditions and coordinate efforts as appropriate. Consults with IA leadership on changes to the audit plan as needed.
• Develops Audit and Risk Committee presentation materials related to areas of responsibility.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university required. Master’s degree preferred. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, or similar certification required. Proficiency in internal auditing professional standards preferred. Five or more years of relevant experience required in external audit with a large firm and/or internal audit, including two or more years of direct supervisory or project leadership experience. Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley required. Experience with enterprise risk management, information technology, and public utility or regulated environment preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to motivate and engage a high-performing team. Proficiency in business processes and controls. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and areas of the organization. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

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.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

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.