Director Rates & Regulatory

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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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• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

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