Senior Finance Regulatory Specialist

About Ameren Illinois​Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities. Our benefits include:Medical coverage on date of hire100% employer paid cash balance pension plan401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hireMinimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidaysPaid parental leave and family caregiver leaveVisit our Benefits and Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.About the PositionThe Senior Finance Regulatory Specialist plays a key role in the ongoing development and execution of Ameren's regulatory initiatives and may be responsible for leading cross functional teams and providing strategic input related to regulatory initiatives. The specialists will utilize a robust understanding of the relevant regulatory frameworks to provide reports and key insights to team members. The specialists will also be responsible for preparing and filing various financial analyses to various regulatory stakeholders and may be required to discuss such analysis to various regulatory stakeholders and provide testimony supporting the analyses. Key responsibilities include:Supports development of the revenue requirement models that provide the basis for Ameren Illinois electric and gas rate reviews, including aspects used to evaluate financial implications and regulatory alternativesSupports the analysis of opposing parties' positions, including recommendations of rebuttal strategiesResponds to Staff and intervenor inquiries regarding revenue requirement models and calculationsPrepares financial analysis and provides strategic insight related to regulatory and legislative initiativesEstablishes and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers in a wide range of departments that provide inputs or support to regulatory initiativesRepresents Ameren Illinois' interests with external regulatory stakeholders through discussions, written communications, and expert testimonySupports the preparation of analysis and presentations used for discussions with executives that inform key business decisions. May prepare and deliver departmental or larger group presentations.Supports the preparation of external regulatory filings with the SEC, FERC, and State Public Service Commissions, including regulatory compliance reports, affiliate transaction support, and depreciation studiesPrepares, reviews, analyzes, and interprets complex accounting, financial, and statistical dataPerforms other special financial projects as necessary, which may include financial modeling supporting Certificate or Rider requests, specific capital projects, or new revenue generating activitiesSupports the Transmission team's calculation of Attachment O and response to Staff and intervenor inquiries and positions on various issuesQualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university required. CPA also required. Three or more years of accounting experience required with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, standards and methods preferred. Reporting experience (e.g., SEC and FERC) preferred. Master's Degree preferred. In-depth utility knowledge preferred, Ability to draw insights from complex analysis and communicate them in an understandable way is a plus.In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify, analyze and research financial issues required. Strong oral communication and writing skills required. Demonstrated decision-making skills and ability to work independently required. Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.Additional InformationAmeren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.Compensation Range:$105,100.00 - $162,900.00At 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 September 18, 2026All 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.SummaryLocation: Collinsville, ILType: Full time