Principal Consultant - Utility Cost of Service & Regulatory Finance Expert

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage client projects, responsible for hitting deadlines, staffing projects, managing project teams, staying on budget and providing service excellence in all client deliverables.
• Lead and conduct allocated cost of service studies for electric, gas, and water utilities.
• Perform lead-lag studies to determine cash working capital requirements.
• Analyze and advise on affiliate transaction rules, intercompany cost allocations, and compliance.
• Prepare and deliver expert witness testimony before state and federal regulatory commissions.
• Collaborate with clients to develop regulatory strategy and support rate case filings.
• Develop deep and long-standing relationships with utility clients, contributing to business development and revenue generation efforts.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal knowledge development.
• Stay current on regulatory trends, commission rulings, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required. An MBA, Master's Degree or PhD in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Math or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in utility regulation or consulting.
• Demonstrated experience as an expert witness in regulatory proceedings.
• Deep knowledge of cost allocation methodologies, ratemaking principles, and regulatory accounting.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in modeling tools (Excel, SAS, Python, or similar).
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong client relationship and project management skills.