Rates & Regulatory Manager - Merrillville, United States - NiSource

NiSource

Verified Company

Merrillville, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Rates & Regulatory Manager
- *THIS POSITION HAS HYBRID SCHEDULE, WORKING 2 DAYS WEEK IN MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA OFFICE.*_

Job Summary

The Rates & Regulatory Manager is responsible for providing regulatory optimization, analysis, direct testimony, and process efficiencies for the regulatory and rates team; including, but not limited to, base rates, capital trackers, and tariff modifications.

Maintains regulatory relationships with the Commission and external consumer groups.

This role will work closely with the other regulatory & rates leaders, state policy team, legal regulatory team, and finance team.

Essential Functions

Develops creative initiatives designed to enhance the Regulatory approach to growing our business.
Understands the financial statements, regulatory compact, and interplay between base rates, trackers, and other ratemaking mechanisms; identifies key inputs and assumptions; supports optimizations of regulatory mechanisms.
Analyze the optimal timing and type of filing for each regulatory mechanism and business cases based on the expected value impact to operating earnings, cash, and cost to customer and risks to achieve.
Develops positive working relationship with the state management team and key regulatory stakeholders in support of the company's business strategy.
Supports NiSource's Regulatory Alignment Council, which is charged with advancing NiSource's strategic initiatives, modernizing regulatory recovery mechanisms, and optimizing regulatory outcomes.
Communicates with team on rates & regulatory issues and initiatives.
Collaborates with inside and outside expert witnesses and legal counsel on regulatory filings and initiatives.
Manages external contractors and projects.
Writes and sponsors expert testimony in regulatory proceedings.
Provides regulatory guidance, tariff development, and assists in the implementation of regulatory initiatives.
Provides technical regulatory support and information to other company functions.
Oversees special projects as assigned by leadership.
Executes on identified continuous improvement initiatives by driving change, efficiency and challenging the status quo.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications For Position

Bachelor's Degree Finance, Accounting or related discipline
46 years Progressive experience working in Rates & Regulatory, Finance, Accounting or other related business field
46 years Proven ability to lead
46 years Experience and knowledge in Regulatory environment
46 years Demonstrated strong verbal communication
46 years Proven ability to synthesize complex data and visualize results, including preparation of Board materials
46 years Ability to build strategic relationships and gain commitment to influence holistic strategic direction
46 years Demonstrated continuous improvement and initiative efforts
46 years Demonstrated financial technical knowledge of interdependencies between business drivers and resulting impact to the financial statements
46 years Experience and knowledge building and reviewing complex financial regulatory models
Valid Drivers License

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

Inclusion & Diversity

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law.

Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
Safety Statement
Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range:
$107, $160,500.00

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