Rates and Regulatory Strategy Manager / Rates and Regulatory Strategy Director

Job Summary

The DEF Rates and Regulatory Strategy Manager / Director will play an integral role in supporting regulatory and legislative initiatives at Duke Energy Florida. This position requires a strong understanding of regulated utility accounting and finance, coupled with a strategic approach to advancing business objectives within a complex regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate, analyze, and communicate regulated revenue requirements, rate base, earnings, taxes, and cash flow impacts to support ratemaking and legislative strategies.
• Participate in the management of general rate cases by engaging in activities such as strategizing, benchmarking, researching, reviewing, and drafting testimony and exhibits.
• Provide regulatory support for the development and implementation of business initiatives, ensuring appropriate cost recovery mechanisms are in place. This includes identifying potential regulatory opportunities and proposing effective solutions.
• Effectively communicate regulatory and cost recovery concepts to both internal and external audiences, including internal management, external regulators, and customers.
• Represent the company as a witness in regulatory proceedings.

Basic / Required Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Rates and Regulatory Strategy Manager

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, mathematics or other related degree
• Eight (8) years minimum of related work experience in addition to the bachelor’s degree

Rates and Regulatory Strategy Director

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, mathematics or other related degree
• Ten (10) years minimum of related work experience in addition to the bachelor’s degree

Desired Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Keen attention to detail, with the ability to identify data irregularities and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to influence others and gain support for proposals and recommendations.
• Strong time management skills, with the capacity to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships.
• Experience in utility and/or regulatory work.
• Experience with Utilities International “UIPlanner” software.
• Advanced education such as an MBA or Master’s degree.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
• Primarily a normal office environment with extensive use of a computer.
• Ability to work remotely two days per week.
• Minimal travel required.
• Overtime may be necessary to meet deadlines, particularly during rate case periods.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable): Yes
• Represented/Union Position: No
• Visa Sponsored Position: No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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