VP of Rates & Regulatory Strategy

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

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a seasoned Vice President of Rates to lead multi-jurisdictional rate strategies across regulated water and wastewater operations. The role guides regulatory filings, tariff design, and financial outcomes, aligning rate strategy with capital investment priorities and regulatory risk management.

Based preferably at Veolia’s Paramus, NJ offices, the VP will collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Legal to ensure accurate, defensible submissions and

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.
• Multi-jurisdictional regulatory experience required.
• CPA, CFA or related credentials strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of multi-jurisdictional rate strategies.
• Oversee rate case development and regulatory filings.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year rate case calendar and filing roadmap.
• Lead analysis related to infrastructure programs, PFAS and environmental compliance investments.
• Advise Executive Leadership Team on rate strategy, regulatory risk, tariff design, and financial outcomes.
• Serve as primary Rates liaison to Legal and Regulatory Affairs.
• Partner with Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Services to integrate rate strategy with capital planning.
• Establish rigorous processes, governance standards, and internal controls for rate case preparation.
• Monitor regulatory trends, rate mechanisms, policy developments, and best practices.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Rates team.

Skills

Regulatory filings

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Regulated utilities

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business/Engineering/Public Policy

MBA or advanced degree preferred

10+ years experience in regulated utility sector

Multi-jurisdictional regulatory experience

Job description

Veolia in North America seeks a seasoned Vice President of Rates to lead multi-jurisdictional rate strategies across regulated water and wastewater operations. The role guides regulatory filings, tariff design, and financial outcomes, aligning rate strategy with capital investment priorities and regulatory risk management.

Based preferably at Veolia’s Paramus, NJ offices, the VP will collaborate with Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Legal to ensure accurate, defensible submissions and