Senior Manager, Rates and Regulatory Affairs

Liberty; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

Job summary

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (Liberty’s parent) seeks a Senior Manager Rates and Regulatory Affairs to oversee regulatory matters and rate filings for Liberty’s Georgia operating entities in Columbus.

You will lead filings, interact with regulators, and guide strategic decisions to maximize shareholder value. The role requires expert understanding of utility regulation, ratemaking, and regulatory finance, with 10+ years of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Expert-level understanding of the regulation of utilities, ratemaking and pricing, and regulatory finance
• 10+ years of relevant experience including prior managerial experience
• Ability to interact effectively with senior management and stakeholders
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains relationships with regulators and intervenors
• Prepares and executes filings at the Georgia Public Service Commission
• Serves as an expert witness on regulatory matters
• Leads rate-making activities and maximizes rate recovery of prudent capital and O&M expenses
• Provides regulatory leadership and guidance to direct and indirect reports
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and filing requirements

Job description

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

The Senior Manager Rates and Regulatory Affairs is responsible for all regulatory affairs and rates related functions for Liberty's operating entities in Georgia. The Senior Manager will perform regulatory and governmental outreach, prepare and implement rates filings and regulatory filings required at the state level. Manages the relationship with local regulatory commissions/authorities and other key stakeholders while ensuring that the policies and procedures of the organization comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Provides regulatory leadership and advice to direct and indirect reports to ensure regulatory compliance and to maximize earnings at the local state level.

Accountabilities

• Establishes and maintains good relationships with regulators and intervenors
• Prepares and executes filings at the Georgia Public Service Commission
• Serves as an expert witness on regulatory matters
• Ensures alignment of regulatory and business strategies to maximize shareholder value
• Lead the rate making activities
• Develops tactics to maximize rate recovery of prudently incurred capital and operating expenses
• Thought leadership and participation in industry associations
• Advises management on regulatory and industry matters
• Monitor up-to-date information regarding federal, state and applicable laws and regulations as they relate to filing requirements for regulated utilities. Updates key management on regulatory changes, developments and implications of new requirements on functional areas
• Implement and oversee a framework to ensure the utility is meeting its compliance and filings requirements in an accurate and timely manner
• Direct, mentor and manage direct reports within the department to ensure all objectives are met.

Education and Experience

• Expert-level understanding of the regulation of utilities, ratemaking and pricing, and regulatory finance
• 10+ years of relevant experience that includes prior managerial experience
• Judgement and decision-making abilities that facilitate the ability to achieve goals with a high degree of independence
• Demonstrated ability to establish and foster productive relationships with regulators and other key stakeholders
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of senior management including presentations, written communications, and internal relationship-building

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• 401k Plan with matching
• Share purchase/match plan
• Leadership Development Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund
• Free parking
• Variety of Health & Wellness programs
• Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.