Senior Project Manager - Regulatory and Rates - Remote - WFH

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Project Manager with a strong background in FERC Accounting to join our esteemed Rates and Regulatory Department. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, with an option for a hybrid arrangement for candidates located near one of our office locations.

In this role, you will become an integral part of a specialized team, providing crucial support to a diverse clientele, which includes publicly owned utilities, municipalities, large commercial entities, and government agencies. You will engage in complex regulatory proceedings that significantly influence the utility industry’s regulatory framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted subject matter expert on intricate utility accounting and tax issues, focusing on their implications for utility cost-of-service rate outcomes.
• Lead and collaborate with a dedicated team to identify and resolve accounting and tax-related challenges within utility cost of service and regulatory proceedings.
• Prepare expert testimony independently to support disputes, regulatory protests, and litigation for public power entities, consumer-owned utilities, large industrial clients, and state regulatory commissions.
• Simplify and communicate complex accounting and tax concepts related to cost of service principles effectively to clients.
• Conduct independent research on regulatory, accounting, and tax matters to substantiate positions and enhance your technical proficiency while nurturing the development of team members.
• Mentor and support analytical staff to promote growth and professional advancement within the team.
  
  

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in income tax matters, particularly regarding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Inflation Reduction Act (2022), Accumulated Deferred Income Taxes, Net Operating Loss Carryforwards, Investment Tax Credits, and Production Tax Credits (preferred).
• Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient verbal and written communication abilities.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively within a team setting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to engage in moderate domestic travel (5-20%, primarily to FERC offices).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is highly preferred, yet not mandatory.
• Experience in the natural gas sector is advantageous but not essential.
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in utility accounting, with a preference for knowledge in ratemaking and utility cost of service concepts.
• Demonstrated experience with FERC and/or state utility regulations.
• Background in conducting audits, investigations, or reviews related to utility cost of service matters (preferred).
  
  

Career Growth Opportunities

This position presents ample opportunities for professional growth and mentorship within the team, enabling you to work on groundbreaking projects in the utility regulatory domain.

Compensation And Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements (including telecommuting and adjustable hours).
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and company-recognized holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement program.
  
  

The compensation range for this position is between \(142,100 and \)180,000 annually, determined by factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and organizational criteria. This range represents a segment of our overall competitive compensation package.

Employment Type: Full-Time