Director Rates & Regulatory

Williams • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Williams is hiring two Directors in its Rates & Regulatory organization. These leaders will manage teams of professionals and collaborate with business partners to execute rates and certificates functions and develop regulatory strategies for interstate pipeline systems. They will coordinate regulatory solutions, lead rate cases and planning, develop company positions on regulatory policy, provide regulatory intelligence, and set strategic direction while advancing transformation and innovation within Rates & Regulatory. The role also includes workforce planning and career development, budget planning and forecasting, mentoring, and ensuring work meets applicable requirements and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least five years of supervisory or management experience.
• At least ten years of relevant accounting experience.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Treat safety as the utmost priority.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
• Extensive knowledge of FERC regulations and accounting requirements and processes.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with others to identify strategies and approaches for rate cases and tariff filings, including multi-year rate case timing and planning.
• Develop and maintain policies, processes, and standards; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; and develop company positions on existing and emerging regulatory issues.
• Oversee modeling and analysis of rate base, cost of service, rate design, and other items for rate cases and rate timing studies.
• Integrate regulatory strategy with business, capital, and financial planning in partnership with Commercial, Operations, Business Development, and other stakeholders.
• Research and educate others on regulatory issues and intelligence, including monitoring peer activities, relevant regulatory dockets, and emerging developments.
• Identify and engage in opportunities to influence regulatory change and advance the company from “rule-taker” toward “rule-shaper.”
• Participate in and lead relevant industry initiatives.
• Work with the DC office to support appropriate engagement with FERC Commissioners’ Offices, FERC Staff, INGAA, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Lead business transformation and innovation within Rates & Regulatory, including efforts to advance new technology.
• Coordinate workforce planning and career development activities for direct employees.
• Develop and handle budgets, plans, and forecasts.
• Mentor others and hold the team accountable for performing work in accordance with requirements, standards, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Lead strategic responses to FERC and other regulatory agency data requests and compliance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Strong pay and an annual incentive program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution.
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays.
• Paid parental leave of up to six weeks per parent.
• Fertility and adoption support.
• Advanced AI tools and resources.
• Career growth paths and a culture of promoting from within.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Employee resource groups and wellness support.
• Paid volunteer time and company matching for causes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director