Senior Analyst, Rates and Regulatory Affairs

Senior Analyst, Rates and Regulatory Affairs

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.

At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning.

This position reports directly to the Manager of Rates and Regulatory Affairs and provides analytical work of moderate to high complexity in support of regulatory proceedings and decisions. Supports the Manager of Rates and Regulatory Affairs for studies, projects and research and analysis for specific regulatory affairs and or rates issues for Liberty Utilities. Lead the preparation and implementation of rates filings and regulatory filings required at the state/provincial level.

Accountabilities

• Establishes and maintains good relationship with regulatory authorities and participates in industry forums to influence regulatory policies
• Prepare expert witness testimony, exhibits, work papers and discovery responses
• Implement regulatory decisions
• Updates key management on regulatory changes, developments and implications of new requirements or emerging regulations and industry developments on functional areas
• Implement and oversee a framework to ensure the utility is meeting its compliance requirements in an accurate and timely manner
• Prepare and support all regulatory filings which includes developing and maintaining complex excel models
• Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective using existing solutions
• Assist in making recommendations on cost recovery, rate making, customer programs and gas/electric/water rate issues
• Compile company operating statistics for internal and external distribution
• Mentors and provides advice and guidance to other analysts within the organization

Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in regulatory or an adjacent function, preferably within the utility industry
• Bachelor’s degree with a preferred focus in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related area of study.
• Advanced understanding of revenue requirement and cost recovery programs.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and report complex information.
• Ability to learn new processes and create procedures to implement the process
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills
• Dynamic team player that also works well independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.

For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions.

What we offer

• Company funded Pension program
• 401k with Company match
• Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)
• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• Share purchase/match plan
• Defined Contribution savings plan
• Top Talent Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.