Regulatory Program Manager

California Water Service Group; United States; On-site; USD 111,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

California Water Service Group seeks a Regulatory/Financial Analyst to support the GRC process, develop revenue forecasts, present data clearly to internal teams and regulatory staff, and help translate complex financial models into actionable testimony.

You will gather data from districts and departments, validate it, build and reconcile regulatory models, review district and consultant testimony for accuracy, and prepare offset filings with supporting work papers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2 years of experience as regulatory/financial analyst in utilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Gather data for the General Rate Case (GRC) and present it clearly.
• Develop revenue requirement forecasts using regulatory models.
• Prepare and edit GRC data requests and responses.
• Coordinate regulatory filings with internal teams and agencies.
• Analyze data trends and reconcile discrepancies.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Financial modeling

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Political Science, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

California Water Service Job Description: California Water Service Group (Cal Water) invites you to build a meaningful career with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, quality, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and is reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicates with departments and districts to gather information for the General Rate Case (GRC)
• Collaborates with districts and departments in the Company to demonstrate a need for necessary operational expenses and provides quantifiable support
• Communicates adopted policies to districts and departments to ensure implementation in the financials and operations
• Partners closely with state agency staff to explain complex financial models in a clear and concise manner
• Determines what type of data is required, from what sources, and how to present it in the GRC
• Analyze data and reconciles discrepancies in data trends
• Flows data through complex financial models to develop a revenue requirement forecast for all regulated ratemaking districts
• Reviews district, department, and consultant testimony for completeness and accuracy
• Drafts clear and convincing testimonies to explain historical spending trends, as well as support future expense projections
• Prepares and edits the GRC responses for data requests
• Prepares offset filings including advice letters and supporting work papers; analyzes results and makes recommendations
• Coordinates all regulatory compliance filings
• Participates in and supports the Company’s Continuous Improvement programs and projects
• Performs work on site in assigned office location
• Performs other similar duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Political Science, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering or related field and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience working as a regulatory or financial analyst, preferably in the water or utility industry
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Valid California Driver license Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state utility regulations, the rate case process, regulatory modeling, and compliance requirements is desired
• Knowledge of Company policies, procedures, and business practices is desired
• Knowledge and understanding of the water industry and how a water utility is operated and maintained is desired
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create presentations, spreadsheets, and word documents
• Knowledge of basic finance and accounting principle and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of utility accounting and financial concepts is desired
• Ability to use appropriate discretion when dealing with confidential or proprietary information
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and middle management
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with agencies, consultant, contractors, customers, employees, and vendors
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or verbal instructions
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• Detail-oriented and experienced in analyzing and improving processes
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Salary Range: Sacramento, CA - $111,400 - $206,800 (DOE)

Salary Range: San Jose, CA $123,700 - $230,800 (DOE)

Deadline to submit resume is Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.

California Water Service Group invites you to pursue a career in the water industry with the third largest publicly traded water utility in the United States. Our mission is to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services. We’re committed to improving the quality of life for our customers, communities, stockholders, and employees. To achieve that, we align our hiring strategies with the company’s core values of integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship so that we can provide quality, service, and value to all of these groups. Our commitment to our employees is evident, as we have been named a Top Workplace in the Bay Area and designated as a Great Place to Work®, and Cal Water was ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Water Utilities in the West” by J.D. Power in its inaugural water utility satisfaction study.