Manager, Rates and Regulatory Affairs

Purpose

This position is an integral part of Liberty’s regional regulatory team, which provides support to Liberty’s regulated utilities in the East region. This position is responsible for all regulatory affairs and rates related functions in multiple jurisdictions.  The Manager will support the Regional Director, on other regulatory matters and organizational strategies on a periodic basis. The Manager will perform regulatory and governmental outreach, prepare and implement rates filings and regulatory filings required at the state level.  Has primary responsibility for managing the relationship with local regulatory commissions/authorities and other key stakeholders while ensuring that the policies and procedures of the organization comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Provide regulatory leadership and advice to direct and indirect reports to ensure regulatory compliance and to maximize earnings at the local state level.

Accountabilities

• Prepares the company’s regulatory applications and filings process to obtain all necessary permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations, and rate approvals
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with regulatory authorities
• Liaises with regulatory authorities and commission staff and participates in industry forums to influence regulatory policies
• Ensure alignment of regulatory strategies to all key local functional areas to ensure regulatory compliance and to maximize shareholder value.
• Lead the rate making activities.
• Develop tactics to maximize rate recovery of prudently incurred capital and operating expenses
• Participate in industry associations and develop leadership positions for Liberty Utilities.
• Act as primary witness on rate and regulatory related filings at the local regulatory commissions.

Accountabilities Continued

• Provides advice to company’s management on emerging regulations and developments in industry.
• Review and interpret new pending local laws and regulations, which potentially affect the organization's business practices, and coordinates the development or revision of policies, procedures, contracts, and agreements to ensure compliance.
• Monitor up-to-date information regarding federal, state and applicable laws and regulations as they relate to filing requirements for regulated utilities.  Updates key management on regulatory changes, developments and implications of new requirements on functional areas.
• Implement and oversee a framework to ensure the utility is meeting its compliance and filings requirements in an accurate and timely manner.
• Direct, mentor and manage direct reports within the department to ensure all objectives are met.
• Leads project planning and analysis preparation in support of major rate cases, as well as pre-filed testimony and exhibits.

Education and Experience

• Completion of relevant university/college degree/education
• 10 years+ in an operational role with a regulatory, accounting, finance or related role
• Utility Ratemaking experience considered a strong asset
• Must have ability to develop relationships and build credibility quickly
• Availability to travel if needed