Senior Rates & Regulatory Strategy Analyst

Duke Energy Corporation•St. Petersburg, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Rates & Regulatory Analyst will serve as a member of the Duke Energy Florida Rates and Regulatory Strategy department. This person will be involved in development of regulatory filings, including setting retail and wholesale rates for Duke Energy Florida. Familiarity with electric utility regulatory and financial structures is highly desired. The Senior Rates & Regulatory Strategy Analyst would assist other team members in rate and regulatory analysis and execution. This position will be based in St Petersburg, FL. This position will report to a manager/director but will work in a matrixed environment for increased career growth and diversity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, mathematics or other related degree
In addition to bachelor’s degree, four (4) years minimum of work experience

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in regulatory accounting or regulatory rates
Ability to interpret, develop, and use data-driven, complex spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated effective analytical and problem-solving skills
Background in regulatory, rates, finance, accounting, or reporting
Attention to detail, including identification of irregularities in data and commitment to high level of accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Products: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to verbally explain calculations and filings to others
Good time management and organization skills; ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision, seeking guidance from teammates; ability to effectively enlist the support of others in meeting deadlines; ability to coordinate work and deadlines between multiple departments ensuring timely completion of responsibilities.
Ability to foster good relationships with teammates and others throughout the Company
Ability to work within a matrixed environment
Regulated industry work experience
Exposure to or familiarity with the FERC Uniform System of Accounts
Rate case support experience
CPA or public accounting or internal auditing experience
Strong interpersonal communication skills: ability to influence others, gain support of proposals and recommendations
Strong analytical skills; ability to recognize trends and irregularities in complex calculations and explain variances by researching and identifying relevant, underlying causes of changes in results
Willingness to assist the Rate department with new assignments
Familiarity with Peoplesoft Financial System, exposure to PowerPlan Fixed Asset system, knowledge of other Duke financial systems and tools such as SAP

Responsibilities

Provide regulatory support for Duke Energy Florida.
Assist in cost recovery processes related to retail clauses; prepare related worksheets, schedules, exhibits and testimony; support Duke Energy Florida witnesses in various ways such as responding to discovery and audit requests.
Prepare regulatory filings, special studies, and analyses in support of regulatory filings and agreements.
Assist in retail rate case activities and other regulatory initiatives to accomplish appropriate cost recovery for Duke Energy Florida, including research, data gathering, preparing related worksheets, schedules, and providing support for expert witnesses.
Understand and comply with state and federal regulatory requirements related to electric rates.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to share subject matter expertise, provide necessary information, and respond to inquiries. Assist in the communication of regulatory and cost recovery concepts to both internal and external audiences.
Prepare various rate reports and statistical reports with an effort towards continuous improvement
Administrative tasks as assigned