Senior Regulatory Specialist

Position Purpose: 

The Senior Regulatory Specialist under the general direction of the Director Regulatory Business compiles and prepares data in support of rate and regulatory filings and is responsible for the effective presentation of assigned portions of the Companys rate cases to optimize the revenue recovery allowed.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains expertise in managing and developing complex rate case adjustments.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert in preparing exhibits testimony and developing cross-examination/rebuttal strategies to support Company positions.
• Supports and advises outside consultants in preparing evidence for regulatory bodies.
• Ensures consistency of exhibits and testimony across witnesses and alignment with Company positions.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with regulatory agency staff consultants auditors public advocates and internal Company personnel.
• Analyzes and communicates rate case orders and regulatory pronouncements to corporate personnel providing recommendations for action.
• Stays current on utility rate setting processes statutory revisions and Commission policy changes affecting the Companys rate cases and regulatory operations.
• Maintains knowledge of Company policies accounting system organization and structure as well as general Department administrative processes in order to effectively develop rate case exhibits and testimony.
• Assists in training and developing rate analysts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background:

• BA/BS in Accounting Business Administration Economics Finance Engineering or related field. Graduate degree and/or CPA preferred.
• 5-10 years utility accounting or other relevant experience. Minimum 5 years experience in rate setting regulatory procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong judgment and decision-making abilities with proven independence in achieving goals.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and synthesize information from multiple sources into persuasive materials.
• Excellent relationship building skills with internal/external stakeholders and all levels of management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) Google Workspace and ability to learn new platforms.
• Strong adaptability with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under strict deadlines.
• Outstanding communication analytical and organizational skills.
• Deep understanding of utility regulatory frameworks operations engineering and finance.
• Experience preparing and presenting rate case testimony and exhibits.
• Ability to mentor less experienced staff and occasional business travel required.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• CPA and/or Masters degree preferable.

Physical Requirements:

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for light work.

Additional Information :

Pay Rate: $100000 to a maximum of $140000 Per Year.

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and more. In addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave 56 hours; Observed Holidays 11 days; Vacation Flexible Time.

Eligible for up to 15% Annual Performance Bonus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time