Senior Regulatory Specialist Water & Wastewater Utility

Transdev • Paramus, NJ

3d • $126,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Position Purpose: The Senior Regulatory Specialist – Water and Wastewater utility, under the general direction of the Director, Regulatory Business, compiles and prepares data in support of rate and regulatory filings and is responsible for the effective presentation of assigned portions of the Company’s rate cases to optimize the revenue recovery allowed.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• 5-10 years utility accounting or other relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in rate setting regulatory procedures.
• Strong judgment and decision-making abilities with proven independence in achieving goals.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and synthesize information from multiple sources into persuasive materials.
• Excellent relationship building skills with internal/external stakeholders and all levels of management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Google Workspace, and ability to learn new platforms.
• Strong adaptability with proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under strict deadlines.
• Outstanding communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Deep understanding of utility regulatory frameworks, operations, engineering, and finance.
• Experience preparing and presenting rate case testimony and exhibits.
• Ability to mentor less experienced staff and occasional business travel required.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree and/or CPA preferred.
• CPA and/or Master’s degree preferable

Responsibilities

• Maintains expertise in managing and developing complex rate case adjustments.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert in preparing exhibits, testimony, and developing cross-examination/rebuttal strategies to support Company positions.
• Supports and advises outside consultants in preparing evidence for regulatory bodies.
• Ensures consistency of exhibits and testimony across witnesses and alignment with Company positions.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with regulatory agency staff, consultants, auditors, public advocates, and internal Company personnel.
• Analyzes and communicates rate case orders and regulatory pronouncements to corporate personnel, providing recommendations for action.
• Stays current on utility rate setting processes, statutory revisions, and Commission policy changes affecting the Company’s rate cases and regulatory operations.
• Maintains knowledge of Company policies, accounting system, organization and structure as well as general Department administrative processes in order to effectively develop rate case exhibits and testimony.
• Assists in training and developing rate analysts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more.
• In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
• Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.
• Sick leave – 56 hours
• Observed Holidays – 11 days
• Vacation – Flexible Time Off
• Eligible for up to 15% Annual Performance Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees