Senior Regulatory Specialist

Veolia • Paramus, NJ

2d • $126,000 - $145,000

About The Position

About Veolia North America Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America. Job Description Position Purpose: The Senior Regulatory Specialist, 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.

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees