Job Description

The Regulatory Affairs Manager performs a wide variety of substantive and complex analytical, business, regulatory and ratemaking-related tasks that affect the operations of the company. This includes, ensuring that the Regulatory Affairs department complies with regulatory requirements and filings. The Regulatory Affairs Manager must be able to combine analytical skills with an ability to communicate effectively to various internal and external stakeholders. This position will work an alternative hybrid schedule, with 2 to 3 days on-site per week, and working remotely the other days.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the development of applications, prepared testimony, exhibits and work papers for all general rate case applications as well as other applications filed with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
• Serves as Project Manager for processing regulatory applications through the CPUC
• Provides testimony at hearings involving general rate case and other regulatory proceedings
• Represents the Company in industry-wide proceedings and workshops at the CPUC and other regulatory agencies
• Maintains open communication with Accounting Department regarding rate issues
• Provides expertise and advice on regulatory issues to operating and accounting personnel as needed
• Maintains ongoing contact with CPUC to obtain status of current rate issues, rules and regulations. Develops rapport with CPUC staff and Commissioners to consistently communicate company information and gather insight relevant to regulatory issues facing the company and the Commission
• Responsible for performing complex regulatory, accounting, budgetary and statistical analysis
• Communicates relevant CPUC related issues to Company personnel
• Interacts with customers when necessary to discuss rate-related matters
• Supervises and develops assigned regulatory personnel
• Ensures compliance with regulatory deadlines established by the CPUC and governmental agencies

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, mathematics, economics, business, engineering, environmental or resource planning, or a related discipline required
• 7-10+ years of experience in accounting or finance or utility regulatory analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in researching, analyzing and preparing statistical and analytical studies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare statistical and analytical studies using spreadsheets and word processing software • Proven ability of completing multiple project assignments
• Utility experience in a regulatory environment strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (advanced Excel skills preferred)
• Two years’ supervisory experience preferred

Benefits and Compensation:

$125,517 to $180,000

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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