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 providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence 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 Finance & Rates. This role may be hybrid-based in one of our offices in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri or Maine or fully remote in Texas.

POSITION SUMMARY

This role will develop and direct regulatory outreach, rates filings, and regulatory filings required at the state level for assigned jurisdictions. Handle the development of regulatory policies and initiatives supporting business strategies, including the development, and filing of rate case applications. Lead the preparation, presentation, and reporting of information for internal decision-making and filings with the appropriate Commissions.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead all rate making activities for assigned jurisdictions.Function as primary witness on rate and regulatory related filings at the local regulatory commissions.Provide advice to the company’s management on emerging regulations and developments in industry.Develop tactics to maximize recovery rate of prudently incurred capital and operating expenses.Provide leadership to the regulatory team. Work toward high levels of employee engagement.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and meticulous analytical capability.Must have the ability to develop relationships and build credibility quickly.Demonstrated success in consulting effectively with all levels of management including executives.Must possess the ability to influence others without direct position power to earn credibility and trust.Business partner mentality with ability to educate basic financial concepts to stakeholders.Strong ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects successfully while maintaining an even-keel approach and commitment to deadlines.Ability to conduct and interpret complex quantitative/qualitative analysis.Proven ability to communicate complex financial concepts and data in an understandable manner, in written and oral presentation formats, to all levels of management and staff.Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.Experience with SAP a plus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.