Senior VP of Rates & Regulatory Strategy

Veolia North America, LLC; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus up to 30%

Job summary

Veolia North America, LLC in Paramus, NJ seeks a Vice President of Rates to lead multi-jurisdictional rate strategies for regulated water and wastewater utilities. You will drive rate cases, design tariffs, and coordinate regulatory filings to recover capital investments and support long-term financial sustainability.

The role partners with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Operations to align rate strategy with capital planning and business objectives, develops talent, and communicates complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, Public Policy, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in water, wastewater, electric, gas, or another regulated utility sector required.
• Multi-jurisdictional regulatory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of multi-jurisdictional rate strategies aligned with the company's capital investment priorities and long-term regulatory outlook.
• Oversee all aspects of rate case development and regulatory filings - including revenue requirement models, cost of service studies, and rate design proposals - ensuring accuracy, consistency, and defensibility of all submissions.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year rate case calendar and regulatory filing roadmap aligned with the company's capital investment and financial planning priorities.
• Lead analysis related to infrastructure programs, PFAS and environmental compliance investments, and other major regulatory cost drivers.
• Advise the Executive Leadership Team on rate strategy, regulatory risk, tariff design, and financial outcomes, translating complex regulatory dynamics into clear strategic guidance.
• Serve as the primary Rates liaison to Legal and Regulatory Affairs in developing and executing regulatory strategies that achieve constructive outcomes before state commissions.
• Partner with Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Services to integrate rate strategy with capital planning, operating priorities, and business objectives.
• Establish rigorous processes, governance standards, and internal controls for rate case preparation, data integrity, financial modeling, and filing readiness.
• Monitor regulatory trends, rate mechanisms, policy developments, and industry best practices to proactively inform rate strategy.
• Track and report on rate case outcomes, revenue recovery performance, and regulatory lag impacts, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Rates team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability, with clear performance expectations, development plans, and succession planning for all direct reports.

Skills

Rate making

Regulatory filings

Revenue requirements

Cost of service

Rate design

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Team leadership

Financial modeling

Education

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

MBA

Job description

Veolia North America, LLC in Paramus, NJ seeks a Vice President of Rates to lead multi-jurisdictional rate strategies for regulated water and wastewater utilities. You will drive rate cases, design tariffs, and coordinate regulatory filings to recover capital investments and support long-term financial sustainability.

The role partners with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Operations to align rate strategy with capital planning and business objectives, develops talent, and communicates complex