Senior Manager, Rates and Regulatory Affairs

Liberty Utilities•Merrick, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Manager Rates and Regulatory Affairs is responsible for all regulatory affairs and rates related functions for Liberty's operating entities in New York. The Manager will perform regulatory and governmental outreach, prepare and implement rates filings and regulatory filings required at the state level. Manages 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. Provides regulatory leadership and advice to direct and indirect reports to ensure regulatory compliance and to maximize earnings at the local state level.

Requirements

Expert-level understanding of the regulation of utilities, ratemaking and pricing, and regulatory finance
10+ years of relevant experience that includes prior managerial experience
Judgement and decision-making abilities that facilitate the ability to achieve goals with a high degree of independence
Demonstrated ability to establish and foster productive relationships with regulators and other key stakeholders
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of senior management including presentations, written communications, and internal relationship-building

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains good relationships with regulators and intervenors
Prepares and executes filings at the Public Service Commission
Serves as an expert witness on regulatory matters
Ensures alignment of regulatory and business strategies to maximize shareholder value
Lead the rate making activities
Develops tactics to maximize rate recovery of prudently incurred capital and operating expenses
Thought leadership and participation in industry associations
Advises management on regulatory and industry matters
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.