PUBLIC UTILITIES MANAGER

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Vacation + holidays

Job summary

The Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Public Utilities Manager to lead complex utility regulatory, financial, and accounting matters for electric, natural gas, water/wastewater, and telecommunications rate cases. You will analyze filings, prepare testimony, and present expert testimony before the Arizona Corporation Commission, guiding RUCO's position and strategy.

This senior role supervises five Public Utilities Analysts V, oversees outside consultants, and

Qualifications

• Must possess a licensed CPA in Arizona.
• Experience in utility regulation and auditing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare testimony, exhibits, and studies for rate cases to support RUCO's adjustments.
• Lead analysis of financial and accounting records of utilities seeking rate increases.
• Draft cross-examination questions and post-hearing filings; support policy recommendations.
• Supervise analysts and provide guidance, training, and coaching.
• Present testimony and exhibits under oath before the ACC; coordinate with external consultants.

Skills

Public utility regulation

Financial analysis

Testimony/witness prep

Leadership & supervision

Interpersonal negotiations

Public speaking

Data interpretation

Education

Certified Public Accountant (AZ)

Job description

RESIDENTIAL UTILITY CONSUMER OFFICE

The Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) was established by the Arizona Legislature in 1983 to represent the interests of residential utility ratepayers in rate-related proceedings involving public service corporations before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). RUCO accomplishes this charge primarily through its staff of financial analysts and attorneys. In addition, RUCO participates in a number of policy matters that also affect the rates paid by and services received by residential ratepayers.

PUBLIC UTILITIES MANAGER

Job Location:

1110 West Washington Street Suite 202

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Annual Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000

Grade: 24

This position will remain open until business needs are met

Job Summary:

This position provides senior level leadership on complex utility regulatory, financial, and accounting matters. Work is performed for electric, natural gas,water/wastewater and telecommunication utility rate cases.Daily review of utility rate filings and miscellaneous applications to determine whether RUCO intervention is appropriate.

Timely and accuratelyconducts analysis, prepares written testimony and exhibits for rate case filings reflecting RUCO's position. Provides guidance and generatestestimony. Testifies as an expert witness on behalf of RUCO at utility hearings before the Arizona Corporation Commission. Prepares data requestsfor information from utilities for analysis.

Application of the most up-to-date auditing practices and procedures for utility ratemaking. Application ofcomputer software programs for analysis and the development of testimony, exhibits, cross-examination questions and post-hearing briefs. Thisposition supervises five Public Utility Analysts V positions regularly oversees the work of outside consultants.

Job Duties:

• Prepares testimony, exhibits and studies to support RUCO's suggested adjustments in rate cases. Ensures compliance with ACC, Federal and State requirements, guidelines andpractices. Reviews analysis and recommendations of ACC staff and other intervenors
• Takes lead responsibility for analyzing and evaluating financial and accounting recordsand systems of utilities requesting increases in rates charged to residential ratepayers, todetermine whether RUCO intervention on behalf of customers is appropriate
• Assists legal staff in preparation of cross-examination questions and post hearing filings. Provides analysis and recommendations on rule and policy recommendations related to utility regulation and affordability
• Supervises five Public Utilities Analysts V. Provides guidance, training and coaching for the analysts the position supervises
• Presents testimony and exhibits under oath before the ACC. Oversees outside consultants' testimony and recommendations
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of public utility regulation, property valuation theory and techniques, and current issues affecting utility industry such as diversification and deregulation of services
• Knowledge of computerized products and computer operations used in auditing and accounting systems and practices that will produce needed information in appropriate format
• Detailed knowledge of concepts, procedures and practices of professional auditing and accounting for utilities and ratemaking
• Knowledge of current and proposed Federal and State tax laws affecting utilities and holding companies
• Knowlege of concepts and practices of effective leadership and supervision
• Knowledge of proposed changes in accounting for utilities and ratemaking

Skills:

• Skilled in interpersonal relations and negotiations as applied to contacts with officials andrepresentatives of governments, utilities, consumers, outside consultants, and otheragencies and with staff
• Skilled in intepreting manuals and compute operations to produce appropriate reports and data
• Skilled in interpretation of complex financial and economic data to reach logical conclusions
• Skilled in preparing written testimony, reports and cross-examination questions
• Skilled in presenting oral testimony as a witness

Ability:

• Ability to understand and perform complex math calculations and concepts
• Ability to communicate both in writing and in public speaking
• Ability to analyze and interpret data

Selective Preference(s):

• Must be a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Arizona

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver license record checks, required to maintain acceptable driving records and complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11)
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver license appropriate to the assignment
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

Benefits:

• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Sick leave
• Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment

Contact Us:

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sherry Garcia at [e-mail] for assistance