Manager of Regulatory Accounting

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Regulatory Accounting with the opportunity to work on-site or hybrid from one of our AR, OK, MO, ME office locations.

The Manager of Regulatory Accounting will support the Controller and work closely with various departments, including Accounting, Regulatory, Operations, Gas Supply, Legal, Billing, Engineering, FP&A, and Program Management. This position ensures transactions are recorded in compliance with FERC and GAAP accounting standards while identifying process improvement opportunities. The role also supports rate case and rate setting processes and manages periodic regulatory filings.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and approve FERC corrections during the month-end close process.
• Review and approve responses to data requests from regulatory commissions and external consultants.
• Review and approve annual jurisdictional financial reports.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Regulatory, Operations, Gas Supply, Legal, Billing, Engineering, Program Management, and FP&A to research and resolve issues.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual utility commission regulatory reporting.
• Support regulatory rate filings, including data provision.
• Assist with interim and year-end audits, including regulatory disclosures.
• Ensure the general ledger reflects proper FERC classifications.
• Work with IT to develop or validate regulatory reporting tools.
• Lead, mentor, and train direct reports, including goal-setting.
• Review monthly expense trend reports and ensure expenses align with expectations.
• Handle ad hoc projects assigned by the Controller.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Accounting, etc.) (preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Regulatory Accounting or General Accounting (required).
• Experience with regulated utilities or public service commissions (required).
• Supervisory experience (required).
• Rate-setting experience (preferred).
• CPA or CIA certification (preferred).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in business and technical writing for regulatory and executive audiences.
• Ability to consult effectively with senior management and executives.
• Strong influencing skills—capable of building trust without direct authority.
• Agility in a dynamic environment—adaptable to shifting responsibilities and priorities.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting strict deadlines.
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative analysis, with the ability to communicate complex financial and regulatory concepts and data to all levels of management and staff.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (required).
• Strong knowledge of FERC and GAAP standards, with experience implementing changes in accounting guidance.
• Experience working in a remote office environment.
• Willingness to work required hours to meet departmental and company deadlines.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, Oracle EBS, GL Wand, SmartView, and PBCS (preferred).

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. 

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.