Director - Rates & Regulatory

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
Responsibilities

Collaborate with business partners to identify strategy and approach for rate cases and tariff filings.
Develop and maintain all policies, processes, and standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Oversee modeling and analysis of rate base, cost of services, rate design, and other items for rate cases and rate timing studies.
Develop assumptions for volume and revenue budgeting and forecasting based on market analysis, contractual provisions, and regulatory considerations.
Integrate regulatory strategy with business, capital, and financial planning.
Provide research and education on regulatory issues.
Coordinate workforce planning and career development activities for direct employees.
Develop budgets, plans, and forecasts; conduct regular cost analysis.
Mentor others and hold team accountable for performing all work in accordance with requirements, standards, policies, procedures, and processes.
Lead responses to FERC and other regulatory agency data requests and compliance requirements.
Execute end‑to‑end FERC certificate filings, including major expansions, abandonments, prior notices, blanket certificates, 2.55(b) reports, and related regulatory submissions.
Drive certificate and compliance strategies that align regulatory outcomes with business objectives.
Qualifications

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Safety as an utmost priority.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
Extensive knowledge of FERC regulations and accounting requirements/processes.
Experience in leading regulatory compliance activities for interstate pipelines and storage facilities.
Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum five (5) years of supervisory or management experience.
Minimum ten (10) years of relevant accounting experience.
Preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Other Requirements

Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Extensive knowledge of FERC regulations and accounting requirements/processes.
Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Annual incentive program.
Hybrid work model: one work-from-home day each week for most office-based roles.
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles.
401(k) with company matching contribution.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Robust learning and development programs.
Parental leave up to 6 weeks for each parent.
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits.
Domestic partner benefits.
Educational reimbursement.
Non-profit donation matching and volunteer time off.
Employee resource groups and assistance programs.
Technology to support productivity and collaboration.
Location

Williams Tower, Houston, TX.

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