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Veolia | North America · 1 day ago

Senior Regulatory Specialist - Water & Wastewater Utility

Paramus, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$126K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

Veolia North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States, specializing in water and wastewater management. The Senior Regulatory Specialist will compile and prepare data for rate and regulatory filings, ensuring effective presentation and compliance with regulatory standards.

Energy ManagementEnvironmental ConsultingSustainabilityWaste Management

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Utility regulatory frameworksRate case testimony preparationUtility accounting experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsJudgmentRelationship buildingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMentoring ability

Required

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

Occasional business travel required

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

Preferred

Graduate degree and/or CPA preferred

CPA and/or Master's degree preferable

Benefits

Paid time off policies

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Savings accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteering

Participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan

Sick leave – 56 hours

Observed Holidays – 11 days

Vacation – Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 15% Annual Performance Bonus

Company

Veolia | North America

For more than 170 years, Veolia has been by the side of cities, industries and communities to help them manage, regenerate and protect their critical resources in the face of environmental challenges.

Founded in 1984

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.veolianorthamerica.com/

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