Delta Utilities · 2 days ago
Manager, Rates and Regulatory
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expDelta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. They are seeking a Rate and Regulatory Manager to ensure compliance with regulatory rate and ratemaking requirements and to support strategic initiatives related to regulatory ratemaking matters for natural gas utilities.
Customer ServiceEnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Hiring Manager
Tommie Miers, MBA, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop rate team and efforts related to regulatory rate analysis and ratemaking strategy, including forecasting and analysis related to utility rates and tariffs and the filings thereof
Prepare and manage regulatory rate analysis and strategy for regulatory filings, including rate cases, tariff revisions, and compliance reports
Manage, prepare and support the analytical requirements for general rate case proceedings (i.e. cost of service activities, rate impact analysis, and preparation of filing requirements)
Act as an expert witness before regulatory bodies and in litigated proceedings. Provide expert testimony and / or coordinate the preparation of testimony by other witnesses on behalf of the company on regulatory issues
Analyze data related to regulatory compliance, rates, and tariffs to support decision-making, regulatory filings and reconciliation with financial reporting / accounting systems
Calculate and document periodic updates to rates, schedules and riders
Analyze the potential impact of and advise senior management of rate related regulatory changes on the company’s operations and financial performance
Represent the company in regulatory proceedings, hearings, and meetings with regulatory agencies
Conduct detailed analysis of proposed rate related regulatory policies and legislation, assessing and communicating their potential impact on the company
Work with the billing department to establish billing procedures that comply with tariffed rates, schedules, riders and terms of service
Monitor and analyze federal, state, and local rate related regulations that impact the natural gas utility industry
Ensure the company’s compliance with all rates related regulatory requirements by managing, preparing and submitting necessary reports, filings, and documentation through continuous application of in-depth working knowledge of regulatory, ratemaking, accounting, financial, and legal concepts and standards unique to the natural gas utility industry
Develop and implement processes to maintain ongoing compliance with rate related regulatory changes
Work with industry associations, regulators, and other stakeholders to influence regulatory policies in line with the company’s interests
Develop and present policy recommendations to senior management and regulatory bodies
Maintain accurate records of all regulatory activities, filings, and communications; report on regulatory matters to senior management as needed
Work closely with internal departments on regulatory matters
Provide regulatory guidance and support to other departments to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
Engage with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and other external stakeholders to build and maintain positive relationships
Serve as a point of contact for rate related regulatory inquiries and provide timely and accurate responses
Participate in industry forums and conferences to stay informed of regulatory trends and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, or a related field; or 8–10 years of equivalent experience in regulatory accounting, rate analysis, or related fields
5 plus years of experience in regulatory accounting, rate analysis, accounting and finance related fields, preferably within the utility sector
3 plus years of supervisory experience in leading, developing and coaching teams
Strong knowledge of regulated utility tariffs, rate-making procedures and processes, and demonstrated capabilities in the required analytics/financial competencies
Strong understanding of regulatory processes, utility ratemaking, revenue, cost of service and compliance requirements
Demonstration of high-level competencies in accountability, collaboration, continuous learning and high performance in ambiguous situations
Excellent analytical communication (written and oral), and presentation skills
Experience interacting with senior management on regulatory, accounting, financial or strategic planning issues
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in data analysis tools and regulatory software
Ability to manage occasional travel to regulatory hearings, meetings, and industry events
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage stress effectively
Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop
Able to sit for extended periods of time
Able to operate a copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment
Able to exert up to 10 Lbs. of force occasionally, and /or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects
Preferred
Master's degree
Experience in representing a company, as well as testifying on behalf of the company in regulatory proceedings is preferred
CPA
Company
Delta Utilities
Delta Utilities is a regulated natural gas provider offering distribution and customer support to residential and commercial customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-27
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