Director - Rates & Regulatory

Williams•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Rates & Regulatory is responsible for leading a team of professionals while collaborating with our business partners to develop rates and tariffs strategies for the interstate pipeline system. This role will design and coordinate solutions to meet customer needs that align with our business objectives. Strategic ability and good judgment are keys to success in this role! Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
a minimum five (5) years’ supervisory or management experience
minimum ten (10) years’ relevant accounting experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Extensive knowledge of FERC regulations and accounting requirements/processes

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
excellent organizational/interpersonal skills
safety as the utmost priority

Responsibilities

Collaborates with others to identify strategy and approach for rate cases and tariff filings
Develops and maintains all policies, processes and standards and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements
Oversees the modeling and analysis of rate base, cost of services, rate design and other items for rate cases and rate timing studies
Develops assumptions for volume and revenue budgeting and forecasting based on market analysis, contractual provisions and regulatory considerations
Integrates regulatory strategy with business, capital and financial planning
Provides research and education on regulatory issues
Coordinates workforce planning and career development activities for direct employees
Develops/handles budgets, plan and forecasts; conducts regular cost analysis
Mentors others and holds team accountable for performing all work in accordance with requirements, standards, policies, procedures and processes
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes