VP of Rates & Regulatory Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Veolia in North America seeks a senior executive to lead rate strategies for multi-jurisdictional water and wastewater utilities, guiding rate case development and regulatory filings to support capital investments and financial sustainability.

This role advises the Executive Leadership Team on tariff design, regulatory risk, and financial outcomes, and partners with Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Legal to ensure clear, accountable strategy and strong regulatory relationships.

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 development and execution of multi-jurisdictional rate strategies aligned with capital investment priorities and long-term regulatory outlook.
• Oversee all aspects of rate case development and regulatory filings—revenue requirement models, cost of service studies, and rate design proposals.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Executive communication

Financial modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Regulated utility experience

Team development

Regulatory filings

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Engineering, Public Policy, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Veolia in North America seeks a senior executive to lead rate strategies for multi-jurisdictional water and wastewater utilities, guiding rate case development and regulatory filings to support capital investments and financial sustainability.

This role advises the Executive Leadership Team on tariff design, regulatory risk, and financial outcomes, and partners with Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Legal to ensure clear, accountable strategy and strong regulatory relationships.