V P Regulatory & Finance - Energy/Utility

Responsible for the coordination of the operating company financial and regulatory plans with the relevant central business units / financial units and the execution of such plans. Facilitate the prioritization of planned O&M and Capital expenditures and maximize the recovery of cost through the regulatory process. Coordinate with corporate and central business functions to facilitate O&M and Capital spending plans in alignment with corporate strategy. Establish and maintain metrics in support of performance measurement reporting. Develop all short and long-term financial plans in a coordinated effort with Corporate Planning and Budgeting for the operating company to identify financial opportunities to improve profitability in order to maximize returns, support external ratings and regulatory filings. This position requires extensive internal coordination with the central business units, Corporate Finance, Accounting, Corporate Planning and Budgeting, Regulatory and executive management in addition to maintaining a visible external focus.

Understand all financial and regulatory issues for the operating company and advise the President of

Responsibilities as defined in the company’s approved financial plan, including coordination of the business requirements identified by Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Commercial Operations, Shared Services and other groups.

Direct the O&M and Capital resource allocation in alignment with corporate strategy, financial constraints and the regulatory plan. Recommend mid-year plan adjustments to achieve target earnings.

Direct the development of data in support of regulatory filings to maximize returns. Participate in regulatory hearings as required.

Represent the operating company with matters before its regulatory bodies, including customer complaints, general rule makings, negotiated rate settlements, large customers, etc.

Provide operating company performance measurement reporting, including O&M and Capital variance

Analyses and re-projections required in support of the corporate processes.

Evaluate, develop and obtain necessary approvals in support of Capital and Lease Improvement

Requisitions/Blankets consistent with corporate guidelines and procedures.

Provide support for the development of economic and load forecasts for the short-term and long-term.

Develop and make presentations to executive management as required.

Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company’s Corporate Compliance Policy.

Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Minimum requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Engineering or Finance;

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Experience:  8 plus years of relevant experience