Senior Manager Rates & Regulatory

Description

• Prepares and reviews rate case support schedules, testimony and exhibits.
• Ensures compliance with US GAAP in accordance with the local rate making process. (30%)
• Provides tools and practices to optimize total process efficiency and effectiveness in accordance with corporate objectives.
• Collaborates with external consultants and in-house counsel to ensure efficient prosecution of general rate cases.
• Represents the Director of Rates & Regulations and/or State President internally as well as to external regulators and industry stakeholders throughout the state(s).
• Records process performance using established measures.
• Provides expert testimony (written and oral) on items of particular complexity or sensitivity.
• Meets targets developed by the State and/or Division President and/or Director of Rates & Regulations for critical items not specified as a regulatory requirement.
• Prepares and reviews response to interrogatories.
• Implements Best Practices. (20%)
• Provides assistance in building and maintaining the Rates Knowledge community and in developing best practices.
• Ensures continued staff development as complete rates professional including case preparation, testimony and external relations.
• Project manages selected rate cases and other regulatory filings.
• Provides formal and informal advice, guidance and training to other functions as needed to increase rate and regulatory acumen throughout the business, and to advance the division or state business objectives. (15%)
• Development and management of on-going regulated and non-regulated compliance programs.
• Will have taken the lead role in a number of rate cases.
• Identifies, documents and completes rate related regulatory requirements and liaises with other functions (operations, HR, etc.) to advise on other regulatory requirements.
• Develops and maintains a recognized presence with state regulators, advocates, legislators, municipal officials and other key stakeholders.
• Prepares filings for other key strategic issues supporting the on- going development of the business.
• Provides advice and assistance in planning and reporting progress on all regulatory matters including regulatory revenue forecasting. (15%)
• Assistance in the formulation of corporate policies and procedures and compliance with such policies and procedures.
• Contributes to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback, supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment, and cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business.
• Provides advice and expertise on a pro-active basis to executives, senior managers and employees.
• Assists in the formulation of corporate policies and procedures and compliance with such policies and procedures.
• Supports and develops team members and provides flexible support to colleagues in the division or state, in other divisions or states, as well as the Rate and Regulatory Services team.
• Works with the Director of Rates and/or State President/GM to coordinate rate case strategy and execution within the state(s).
• Coordinates with engineering to efficiently plan capital additions. (20%)
• Ensures that each case is thoroughly and completely prepared.
• Ensures timely and accurate filings on all regular or routing matters, e.g., DSIC, annual AIF, Tariff Updates, etc.
• Regularly reviews, measures and assesses activities to drive continuous process improvements and related goals.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of corporate and utility accounting and reporting. Implementation and management of Process Improvement and Best Practices Programs.
• 5+ years supervisory experience or equivalent required.
• 7 to 8 years prior experience in the utility industry and/or a shared service or multi-company corporation.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and coaching direct reports and establishing career development plans by identifying development goals, milestones and measures.
• 10 years prior accounting related job experience required, including experience with full cycle accounting processes.
• Need to negotiate and strategize with multiple parties: internal - legal, regional/division and corporate management; and external - commission staff and lawyers.
• MBA in Accounting or Finance Helpful.
• Strong ability to collaborate with others internally and externally.
• Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with and influence public utility and consumer advocate staff and other key stakeholders. Provide effective expert witness testimony in rate cases and other regulatory proceedings. Ability to work calmly and effectively under extreme pressure and deadlines.
• Experience covers multiple rate cases with amounts above $10 Million.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing customer needs through soliciting, evaluating and acting upon customer feedback.
• Broad functional knowledge with advanced knowledge of financial and accounting systems and software, frameworks and functionality such as: Microsoft Office products, spreadsheet software, JD Edwards, SAP, Orcom, Hyperion or other ERP systems.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the national utility regulatory issues affecting the enterprise, and a detailed understanding of how the national utility regulatory issues are handled in the division or state.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field. Other degrees considered with directly relevant experience.
• Comprehensive and advanced knowledge of US GAAP, International Accounting Standards, SOX and other regulatory (SEC, state utility regulatory bodies, etc.) requirements and practices.
• Detailed understanding of the regulatory environment in the division or state and detailed knowledge of the utility regulations and tariffs in effect in the division or state.
• Utility industry experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying process improvement opportunities and engaging in implementing improvements.
• Excellent business understanding and personal credibility with business managers.
• Understanding of state specific political and economic factors. Seasoned experience in rate case testimony. Highly experienced in working with stakeholders, including PSC, consumer advocate, legislative, municipal, and others, preparing written testimony and delivering oral testimony on complex and controversial issues.
• CPA, CMA or other technical license preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of analysis techniques to apply to new and unusual activities.

Benefits

• District specific rates and filings covering 5 or more geographically diverse districts

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance