Manager

Firman Solutions; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Firman Solutions in New Orleans is seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs & Rates Manager to lead a regulatory team and shape rate-related strategies for a growing natural gas utility organization.

You will collaborate with finance, accounting, billing, legal and executives to support regulatory objectives, prepare filings, and ensure compliance with tariff policies and rate structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 8–10 years of equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory accounting, utility rate analysis, ratemaking, or related financial functions.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of utility rate structures, tariffs, cost-of-service analysis, revenue requirements, and regulatory filing procedures.
• Experience preparing or supporting utility rate cases and regulatory submissions.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of regulatory analysts and guide rate-related strategies.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, billing, legal and executive leadership to support regulatory objectives.
• Lead preparation and submission of regulatory filings and rate cases.

Skills

Regulatory accounting

Ratemaking

Tariff analysis

Financial modeling

Regulatory filings

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs & Rates Manager to join a growing natural gas utility organization. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a professional with expertise in utility ratemaking, regulatory filings, tariff administration, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance.

The selected professional will oversee a team of regulatory analysts, guide rate-related strategies, and collaborate with finance, accounting, billing, legal, and executive leadership teams to support regulatory objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or 8–10 years of equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory accounting, utility rate analysis, ratemaking, or related financial functions.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of utility rate structures, tariffs, cost-of-service analysis, revenue requirements, and regulatory filing procedures.
• Experience preparing or supporting utility rate cases and regulatory submissions.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with executive leadership and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with regulated natural gas utilities or other public utility organizations.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience preparing or presenting testimony before public utility commissions.
• Familiarity with regulatory accounting standards, tariff administration, and utility billing systems.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and industry associations.