Director - Rates & Regulatory

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual incentive program

Hybrid work model

401(k) with company matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off including holidays

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Williams is seeking a skilled professional in Houston, TX, to oversee regulatory compliance and rate case strategies. This role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with extensive knowledge of FERC regulations. The successful candidate will lead a team in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while developing budgets and forecasts.

In return, Williams offers competitive compensation, a hybrid work model, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory or management experience.
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience leading regulatory compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners on rate cases and tariff filings.
• Oversee modeling and analysis for rate cases.
• Provide research on regulatory issues.
• Coordinate workforce planning for employees.
• Lead responses to regulatory agency data requests.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

FERC regulations knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business partners to identify strategy and approach for rate cases and tariff filings.
• Develop and maintain all policies, processes, and standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee modeling and analysis of rate base, cost of services, rate design, and other items for rate cases and rate timing studies.
• Develop assumptions for volume and revenue budgeting and forecasting based on market analysis, contractual provisions, and regulatory considerations.
• Integrate regulatory strategy with business, capital, and financial planning.
• Provide research and education on regulatory issues.
• Coordinate workforce planning and career development activities for direct employees.
• Develop budgets, plans, and forecasts; conduct regular cost analysis.
• Mentor others and hold team accountable for performing all work in accordance with requirements, standards, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Lead responses to FERC and other regulatory agency data requests and compliance requirements.
• Execute end‑to‑end FERC certificate filings, including major expansions, abandonments, prior notices, blanket certificates, 2.55(b) reports, and related regulatory submissions.
• Drive certificate and compliance strategies that align regulatory outcomes with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Safety as an utmost priority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
• Extensive knowledge of FERC regulations and accounting requirements/processes.
• Experience in leading regulatory compliance activities for interstate pipelines and storage facilities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory or management experience.
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant accounting experience.
• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Extensive knowledge of FERC regulations and accounting requirements/processes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Annual incentive program.
• Hybrid work model: one work-from-home day each week for most office-based roles.
• Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles.
• 401(k) with company matching contribution.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off, including floating and company holidays.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Robust learning and development programs.
• Parental leave up to 6 weeks for each parent.
• Fertility coverage and adoption benefits.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Non-profit donation matching and volunteer time off.
• Employee resource groups and assistance programs.
• Technology to support productivity and collaboration.

Location

Williams Tower, Houston, TX.