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The Manager, Regulatory Business – Utilities, under the general direction of the Sr. Director Regulatory Business, compiles and prepares data in support of utility water/wastewater rate and regulatory filings. The position assumes the project manager role in regulatory filings, processes, and projects, and may assume the project manager role in rate case filings. Responsible for the implementation of regulatory strategy, reviewing, preparing, and submitting testimony in utility rate proceedings on complex ratemaking matters, and managing rate case team members from other Company groups, outside consultants, and attorneys.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as project manager for rate case filings and regulatory projects, including planning, preparation, and timely presentation
Prepare and review exhibits and testimony for rate cases
serve as expert witness in hearings and negotiated proceedings
Develop analysis for rate case filing decisions, including review of financial performance, capital plans, and timing
Participate in cross-examination development and assist attorneys in brief preparation
Supervise and advise outside consultants in preparing evidence for regulatory bodies
Maintain consistent Company positions across cases by reviewing exhibits, testimony, and interrogatory responses
Develop and maintain working relationships with regulatory agency staff, consultants, auditors, and public advocates
Summarize rate case orders and regulatory pronouncements, identifying required Company actions
Stay current on utility rate setting processes, statutory revisions, and Commission policy changes
Demonstrate team leadership and mentor junior staff
Manage multiple concurrent projects and meet strict internal and external deadlines
Maintain well-organized files for rate cases, filings, and projects
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field
10+ years utility accounting or relevant experience
Minimum 5 years experience in rate setting regulatory procedures
Exceptional leadership capabilities with experience building and leading teams
Expert-level understanding of utility regulation, ratemaking, pricing, and regulatory finance
Strong judgment and decision-making abilities with high degree of independence
Excellent oral and written communication, project management, organizational, and analytical skills
Proven ability to establish and foster productive relationships with regulators and key stakeholders
Highly effective at multitasking and managing competing priorities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Google Workspace
ability to learn new platforms (PeopleSoft, PowerPlan)
Previous experience as expert witness with ability to communicate complex concepts to varied audiences
Deep understanding of utility operations, engineering, statistics, and finance concepts
Ability to plan, prepare, and present rate cases
Ability to travel for regulatory proceedings, facility visits, and conferences