Analyst II, Rates and Regulatory Affairs

Liberty • Joplin, MO

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About The Position

The Regulatory Analyst will report to the Director, Rates and Regulatory Affairs, and will undertake complex financial and operational research and analysis for priority regulatory projects or rate issues for Liberty’s Central Region Utilities. Analysts will play a significant role in the preparation and implementation of required state and federal rate filings and various other regulatory filings. Have responsibility for specific calculations, reports, and analysis. May communicate with local regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders while ensuring that compliance requirements are met. This role will also provide decision support for various financial statement items, and monitor utility earnings or rates of return, to determine whether rate increases or decreases are necessary.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Audit, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics or related field
• 0-3 years in a highly analytical role, preferably in a regulated environment
• Experience supporting regulatory filings and reporting preferred
• Detail-oriented and proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly in MS Excel
• Strong business insight with proven ability to develop strategic solutions to sophisticated problems.
• Ability to work under time constraints with firm deadlines.
• Demonstration of being a standout colleague who can think creatively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, audit, financial planning, and economics, and business data analytics.
• Comfortable interacting with third parties such as lawyers, consultants, and regulatory staff in multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Review and utilize the accounting records, operational data and financial records of the utility to complete various regulatory filings
• Work closely with Rates and Regulatory team members on various filings which include the preparation of supporting financial schedules and all supporting documentation.
• Plan and advise on the preparation and recording of rate case adjustments in conjunction with the Accounting and Budget department.
• Participate and prepare written regulatory filing activities such as providing support to expert witnesses and drafting testimony.
• Take responsibility for responding to data requests/requests for information from the various utility commissions along with requests from other stakeholders.
• Maintain an ongoing data base of compliance requirements.
• Review final commission decisions to identify new and ongoing compliance requirements which are being imposed on the regulated entity.
• Prepare compliance filings to ensure accuracy and timeliness with filing deadlines as required.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with regulatory authorities.
• Develop strategy to maximize rate recovery of prudently incurred capital and operating expenses.
• Conduct analysis to advise company’s management on emerging regulations and developments in industry.
• Review and interpret new and pending local laws and regulations, which potentially affect the organization's business practices.
• Coordinate the development or revision of policies, procedures, contracts, and agreements to ensure compliance.
• Monitor industry information regarding federal, state and applicable laws and regulations as they relate to filing requirements for regulated utilities.
• Update key management on regulatory changes, developments, and implications of new requirements on functional areas.

Benefits

• Company funded Pension program
• 401k with Company match
• Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)
• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• Share purchase/match plan
• Defined Contribution savings plan
• Top Talent Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree