Rates & Regulatory Strategy Analyst – Duke Power Jobs

Job Description:

The Rates and Regulatory Strategy Analyst is responsible for a variety of state regulatory functions to facilitate the Company’s compliance with state regulations and orders. The Analyst works as a team member in coordinating the preparation and development of regulatory filings, determining the financial impact of potential regulatory changes, and communicating timely regulatory information and guidance to other departments and management

Job Responsibilities:

The Rates and Regulatory Strategy Analyst provides support and representation for all state regulatory matters. The Analyst is responsible for performing state regulatory compliance and reporting activities as assigned by department management. The Analyst interacts with state regulatory agencies and other relevant parties in support of the Company’s regulatory filings and in responding to data requests and other inquiries. The Analyst also engages with state regulatory agencies on matters related to guidance and clarification on existing and proposed rules and orders.

The Rates and Regulatory Strategy Analyst is responsible for the receipt, analysis and reporting of various financial and operational information which is often critical and sensitive in nature. As such, this position requires familiarity with principles and terminology in the areas of financial, cost of gas and regulatory accounting. Furthermore, this position requires familiarity with the Company’s core business practices and industry regulatory procedures and proceedings. Strong interviewing and teamwork skills are required to perform information gathering, analysis and reporting. Independent interaction and communication with all levels of management is necessary through verbal presentation and written requests. The incumbent must have excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and oral and written communication skills. In addition, the incumbent should have excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, staff and regulators.

Job Requirements:

• Develop productive relationships with department management and non-management personnel to facilitate communications including potential risks to the Company.
• Develop productive relationships with assigned regulatory authorities to facilitate communications and ensure the Company is kept aware of and in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Accumulate, analyze and report on various accounting, financial and operational information for assigned areas of the Company in an accurate and timely manner pursuant to regulatory data requests and other inquiries.
• Compile and review various accounting, financial and operational information for inclusion in the Company’s budgets, pro forma revenues calculations, deferred account forecasts, and regulatory filings.
• Preparation of various financial and regulatory requirements such as jurisdictional rate of return, return on equity, Rate Stabilization filings, and other financial/regulatory reports as needed by department management.
• Assist with the preparation and justification of the Company’s proposed regulatory filings, including general rate case filings, purchased gas adjustment filings, and other tariff changes.
• Track and document key regulatory proceedings and procedural schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification & Experience:

• A four-year degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics or related field
• Two or more years of professional work experience in regulated matters
• Ability to perform complex accounting and regulatory reporting activities
• CPA, MBA or related professional certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel at an advanced level
• Natural gas industry experience
• Demonstrated excellent analytical skills
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Job Details:

Company: Duke Energy

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Charlotte, NC, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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