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We are interviewing for two Directors in our Rates & Regulatory organization. The Directors will be responsible for leading teams of professionals while collaborating with our business partners to execute on rates and certificates functions and develop and drive regulatory strategies for our interstate pipeline systems. These roles will design and coordinate solutions to execute on regulatory functions and lead rate cases and rate case planning, develop company positions on regulatory policy, provide regulatory intelligence, set strategic direction and advance business transformation and innovation within Rates & Regulatory.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Collaborate with others to identify strategy and approach for rate cases and tariff filings, including multi-year rate case timing and planning
Develop and maintain policies, processes and standards and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, while developing company positions on existing and emerging regulatory issues
Oversee the modeling and analysis of rate base, cost of services, rate design and other items for rate cases and rate timing studies
Integrate regulatory strategy with business, capital and financial planning in partnership with Commercial, Operations, Business Development, and other relevant stakeholders
Provide research and education on regulatory issues and regulatory intelligence, including monitoring peer activities, relevant regulatory dockets, and emerging developments
Identify and engage in opportunities to influence regulatory change and advance the company from “rule-taker” toward “rule-shaper”
Participate in and lead relevant industry initiatives
Work closely with the DC office to support appropriate engagement with FERC Commissioners’ Offices, FERC Staff, INGAA, and other relevant stakeholders
Lead business transformation and innovation within Rates & Regulatory, including efforts to advance new technology
Coordinate workforce planning and career development activities for direct employees
Develop/handle budgets, plan and forecasts
Mentor others and hold team accountable for performing all work in accordance with requirements, standards, policies, procedures and processes
Lead strategic responses to FERC and other regulatory agency data requests and compliance requirements
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: Bachelor's degree; a minimum five (5) years’ supervisory or management experience and minimum ten (10) years’ relevant accounting experience
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Extensive knowledge of FERC regulations and accounting requirements/processes
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Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
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