Position Summary

The Senior

Manager of Regulatory Affairs implements the regulatory strategy for water and
wastewater utility operations in Texas. This role is responsible for rate case
management, financial modeling, and stakeholder engagement with the Public
Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The Senior Manager will collaborate
cross-functionally to ensure regulatory filings and financial forecasts align
with company goals and legal requirements. The Senior
Manager also has a keen focus on building external relationships with industry,
key staff and other policy makers to ensure exceptional company reputation and
create optimal platform for Company advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

Prepares

complex financial, economic, and regulatory analyses to determine revenue
requirements and rate structures required to achieve authorized rate
of return; maintains all aspects of regulatory (economic) compliance;
performs related work as required including supporting implementation of
new rates and rate changes.
Provides support for rate case proceedings and associated filings related to rates, including preparation of filings and testimony for the PUCT. Administers tariff rules and schedules; maintains records, prepares written reports and other analyses as required.
Works with the financial planning and analysis team to ensure that budgets accurately reflect estimated revenue and expenses..

Collaborate

across the organization on financial matters including depreciation,

capital spend, expenses and tax.

Serve

as a liaison with the PUCT.

Responsible

for preparing the annual financial report to the Public Utility Commission
of Texas. Works collaboratively with cross functional teams to validate
all data.

Actively

participates in legislative activities including monitoring and tracking

of legislative items of interest and impact to the company.

Works

alongside external consultants for supporting studies related to general

rate cases, including but not limited to depreciation, cost-of-service, and

rate design

Reviews financial operations and expenditures for budgetary and regulatory purposes; estimates future revenues to assist in the preparation of the budget and long-range financial forecasts; develops forecasts of rates, revenues, and financial structure to forecast ongoing operations, major improvements, and levels of financing and revenue required to support planned activities.

Monitor

regulatory changes and assess their impact on operations, strategy, and

compliance.

Prepare

and reports, budgets, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Ensure

compliance with all applicable state and federal regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s

degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
MBA,
CPA, or equivalent advanced financial credentials preferred.

Minimum

3–5 years of experience in regulatory affairs, rate analysis, or financial

planning within a regulated utility.

Proven

experience managing rate cases and regulatory filings in Texas or similar

jurisdictions.

Experience

in water utility regulation is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies

Deep

understanding of utility rate-making methodologies and legal/regulatory

frameworks.

Advanced

financial modeling and forecasting skills.

Strong

leadership and project management capabilities.

Excellent

written and verbal communication skills, including public testimony and

stakeholder engagement.

Proficiency

in Microsoft Excel, Word, and regulatory software tools

Other Requirements

Must

possess a valid Texas driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving

record.

Occasional

travel within Texas for hearings, meetings, and site visits.

Sr Manager of Regulatory Affairs