Senior Rates & Regulatory Analyst

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The preferred location for this position is 4th & Main in Cincinnati, OH.

Job Summary

The Senior Rates & Regulatory Analyst will serve as a member of the Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky Rates and Regulatory department. This person will be involved in setting retail and wholesale rates for the electric and natural gas utilities in Ohio and Kentucky. Familiarity with electric and natural gas utility rate structures is highly desired but not required. The Senior Rates & Regulatory Analyst would assist other team members in rate analysis and execution.

This position will be based in Cincinnati, OH. This position will report to a manager/director but will work in a matrixed environment for increased career growth and diversity.

Responsibilities

General responsibilities:

• Provide regulatory support for Ohio & Kentucky rate initiatives

• Assist in cost recovery processes related to retail riders/trackers; prepare related worksheets, schedules, support Duke Energy Ohio & Duke Energy Kentucky witnesses in various ways such as responding to discovery requests

• Prepare regulatory filings, special studies, and analyses in support of regulatory filings and agreements

• Assist in retail base rate case activities to accomplish appropriate cost recovery for Duke Energy Ohio & Duke Energy Kentucky, including research, data gathering, preparing related worksheets, schedules, and providing support for expert witnesses

• Understand and comply with state and federal regulatory requirements related to electric and natural gas rates

• Work with internal stakeholders, as needed, providing necessary information and answering questions

• Assist in the communication of regulatory and cost recovery concepts to both internal and external audiences

• Prepare various rate and statistical reports

• Administrative tasks as assigned

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Mathematics or other related degree

• In addition to bachelor's degree, four (4) years minimum required related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in regulatory accounting or regulatory rates

• Ability to develop and use data-driven, complex spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel

• Demonstrated effective analytical and problem-solving skills

• Background in regulatory, rates, finance, accounting, or reporting

• Attention to detail, including identification of irregularities in data and commitment to high level of accuracy

• Proficient in Microsoft Products: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to verbally explain calculations and filings to others

• Good time management and organization skills; ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision, seeking guidance from teammates; ability to effectively enlist the support of others in meeting deadlines

• Ability to foster good relationships with teammates and others throughout the Company

• Ability to work within a matrixed environment

• Regulated industry work experience

• Exposure to or familiarity with the FERC Uniform System of Accounts

• Base rate case support experience

• CPA or public accounting or internal auditing experience

• Familiarity with Peoplesoft Financial System, exposure to PowerPlan Fixed Asset system, knowledge of other Duke financial systems and tools such as SAP

• Strong interpersonal communication skills: ability to influence others, gain support of proposals and recommendations

• Strong analytical skills: ability to recognize trends and irregularities in complex calculations and explain variances by researching and identifying relevant, underlying causes of changes in results

Working Conditions

• M - F

• Office environment (with opportunity to work remotely as circumstances allow – up to 2 days a week) with extensive use of a computer.

• Office located in Cincinnati

• Extended hours may be required to meet deadlines, especially in periods of rate cases

• Local travel – 5-15%. Occasional travel to Columbus, OH or Frankfort, KY and infrequent training classes nationwide.

• 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 commute to a listed Duke Energy facility.

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

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