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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:
Compiles and prepares data in support of utility water/wastewater rate and regulatory filings
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
Managing rate case team members from other Company groups, outside consultants, and attorneys
Communicates effectively with all levels of management, corporate and business unit employees, regulators, and public officials
Develops creative solutions to day-to-day challenges as well as those of changing regulation
Prioritizes and manages several concurrent projects/cases and meets inflexible internal and external deadlines
Demonstrates team leadership
mentoring of new/junior staff
Develops analysis associated with the decision to undertake a rate case filing through review of subsidiary financial performance
Gathers information from many different sources internally and externally and synthesizes such information into persuasive form for regulators
Prepares and reviews direct/rebuttal exhibits and testimony for water/wastewater utility rate cases and participates in the rate hearing and negotiation processes as the expert witness
Participates in the development of cross examination to develop the most effective argument in support of the Company’s case or appeal and assists the attorney in preparation of briefs
Provides supervision to outside consultants and advises outside consultants in the preparation of evidence to be presented before regulatory bodies
Maintains consistent case and Company positions across cases
Develops and maintains a working relationship with regulatory agency staff, consultants, auditors and public advocates, as well as Company personnel
Summarizes utility rate case orders and regulatory pronouncements to develop an internal record, provide context, and identify required actions to be taken by the Company
Keeps abreast of activities in the utility rate setting process, statutory revisions, changes in Commission policies and other matters affecting the Company’s regulatory operations
Maintains knowledge of Company policies, accounting systems, organization, and structure as well as general Department administrative processes
Must be able to write articulate reports, exhibits and testimony and prepare and deliver presentations
Responsible for well-organized files for rate cases, filings, and other projects
Requirements:
BA/BS in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field
10+ years utility accounting or other relevant experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in rate setting regulatory procedures
Exceptional leadership capabilities and experience building and leading teams
Expert-level understanding of the regulation of utilities, ratemaking and pricing, and regulatory finance
Demonstrated understanding the regulated utility business model, regulations, and rate making
Must possess excellent oral and written communication, project management, organizational, and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to establish and foster productive relationships with regulators and other key stakeholders
Highly effective at multitasking and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel and Word, as well as Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Ability to manage several concurrent projects and to meet inflexible internal and external deadlines
Ability to plan, prepare and present rate cases
Ability to interact effectively with senior management including presentations, written communications, and internal relationship-building
Previous experience as an expert witness in a utility rate case proceeding
Ability to travel to participate in regulatory proceedings, visit utility facilities, and attend conferences as directed