Senior Regulatory Affairs Advisor, Energy & Utilities

FirstEnergy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy in Columbus, OH is seeking a senior regulatory professional to develop and manage relationships with the Public Utility Commission. You will analyze regulatory matters, coordinate strategies across departments, and communicate policy implications to senior management.

The role requires 10+ years in regulatory accounting or similar, a strong financial acumen, and willingness to travel to hearings and other company locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics or related field is required
• Advanced degree or CPA is a plus
• Minimum 10 years professional work experience with rates or regulatory accounting preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word) and SAP
• Must be willing to travel for business to other company locations and the state capital, including overnight travel
• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results and develop relationships
• Demonstrate analytical abilities, including problem solving and decision making
• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a diverse team environment

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain positive business relationships with the Public Utility Commission
• Serve as a key liaison for FirstEnergy to the Public Utility Commission
• Communicate with external stakeholders on a wide range of issues
• Monitor, analyze, and report on regulatory matters at the Public Utility Commission and assist in decisions
• Assist in developing and executing regulatory strategies that advance company goals
• Coordinate regulatory activities with External Affairs, Legal, Rates, Operations, and Finance
• Coordinate cross-functional teams addressing escalated complaints to the PUC
• Understand and communicate company objectives and financial implications to stakeholders
• Stay current on applicable laws, pending legislation, and policies affecting FirstEnergy
• Act with integrity, honesty, and credibility when representing the company
• Communicate regulatory, legislative, and policy opportunities to advance business objectives
• Represent FirstEnergy at industry meetings, conferences, and events

Skills

Regulatory liaison

MS Office

SAP

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel willing

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics)

CPA or advanced degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Word

SAP

Job description

FirstEnergy in Columbus, OH is seeking a senior regulatory professional to develop and manage relationships with the Public Utility Commission. You will analyze regulatory matters, coordinate strategies across departments, and communicate policy implications to senior management.

The role requires 10+ years in regulatory accounting or similar, a strong financial acumen, and willingness to travel to hearings and other company locations.