Senior Manager, Rates and Regulatory Affairs

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together. We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

The Senior Manager Rates and Regulatory Affairs is responsible for all regulatory affairs and rates related functions for Liberty's operating entities in New York. The Manager will perform regulatory and governmental outreach, prepare and implement rates filings and regulatory filings required at the state level. Manages the relationship with local regulatory commissions/authorities and other key stakeholders while ensuring that the policies and procedures of the organization comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Provides regulatory leadership and advice to direct and indirect reports to ensure regulatory compliance and to maximize earnings at the local state level.

Accountabilities

- Establishes and maintains good relationships with regulators and intervenors

- Prepares and executes filings at the Public Service Commission

- Serves as an expert witness on regulatory matters

- Ensures alignment of regulatory and business strategies to maximize shareholder value

- Lead the rate making activities

- Develops tactics to maximize rate recovery of prudently incurred capital and operating expenses

- Thought leadership and participation in industry associations

- Advises management on regulatory and industry matters

- Monitor up-to-date information regarding federal, state and applicable laws and regulations as they relate to filing requirements for regulated utilities. Updates key management on regulatory changes, developments and implications of new requirements on functional areas

- Implement and oversee a framework to ensure the utility is meeting its compliance and filings requirements in an accurate and timely manner

- Direct, mentor and manage direct reports within the department to ensure all objectives are met.

Education and Experience

- Expert-level understanding of the regulation of utilities, ratemaking and pricing, and regulatory finance

- 10+ years of relevant experience that includes prior managerial experience

- Judgement and decision-making abilities that facilitate the ability to achieve goals with a high degree of independence

- Demonstrated ability to establish and foster productive relationships with regulators and other key stakeholders

- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of senior management including presentations, written communications, and internal relationship-building

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

- Customer Centric

- Integrity

- Entrepreneurial

- Teamwork

- Owner mindset

- Outcome focused

- Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Company funded Pension program

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.