Regulatory Coordinator Senior

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Regulatory Coordinator Senior
• Grade: Exempt 56
• Job Code: 128077

JOB SUMMARY

Provides complex management, coordination, expertise and direction in the performance of regulatory activities. Performs various analyses, evaluations, to ensure compliance with regulations and regulatory laws. Coordinate and monitor compliance issues for the organization including compliance strategy. Oversee accurate and timely regulatory filings and reports to regulatory agencies, ensuring the highest degree of accuracy, effectiveness and timeliness. Research laws and regulations, investigate facts and prepare reports and documents pertaining to compliance issues. Manage the regulatory process to maintain compliance by working closely with inside and outside counsel and Business units to ensure all Companys obligations and deadlines are appropriately met.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Complex responsibilities related to primary focus of job area. Uses best practices and in-depth business knowledge to solve complex problems and improve products or services. May adapt procedures, processes and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• In addition to below functions, this person will also handle accounting matters related to regulatory case preparation, including fuel audit coordination.
• Research/Draft testimony on behalf of the Company's expert witnesses, covering numerous fields of expertise for regulatory proceedings, styled for the appropriate regulatory jurisdiction.
• Perform analyses and provide guidance and recommendations in support of regulatory cases to include cases before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, Arkansas Public Service Commission, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or other state and federal agencies.
• Coordinate the research, analysis and interpretation of data and disseminate information and reporting to the OCC, APSC, FERC, or other government agencies.
• Prepare briefing material and/or communications for senior management, customer and client organizations and regulators.
• Coordinate/ oversee regulatory projects and processes.
• Coordinate the research, analysis, work papers, testimony and case related work of other regulatory members, and compile them into a professional package ready for filing.
• Provide regulatory case project management over the preparation of the case application, minimum filing requirements the discovery process, and overall timing until the case is complete.
• Perform research and analysis needed to interpret, guide, and develop testimony and discovery request responses.
• Review intervening parties testimony and pleadings, for discovery request and cross-examination questions for Legal.
• All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctorate; Or
• MBA with related Bachelors Degree (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Math, Business, Engineering, Management Information Systems), And 4 years experience with regulatory bodies that exercise influence or control over company activities; Or
• Bachelors Degree (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Math, Business, Engineering, Management Information Systems), And 6 years experience with regulatory bodies that exercise influence or control over company activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Working knowledge of accounting principles, audit procedures, financial recordkeeping, or reconciliation processes is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be required to work overtime and weekends and holidays.
• May require overnight travel.
• Subject to operation of a personal computer for extended periods including using keyboard, mouse and viewing computer monitor.

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Member will not be required to drive in order to perform their job duties.
• Member is not required to perform any safety sensitive duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Working knowledge of accounting processes to support the department in the preparation of a variety of regulatory filings.
• Effective business communication and consultation skills to communicate with all levels throughout the organization and outside professionals.
• Knowledge of the organization, processes, and customers.
• Knowledge of legal research methodologies and practices and procedures of regulatory bodies.
• Ability to coach and provide extensive training to internal regulatory members for workforce planning.
• High personal standards of commitment and integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
• Knowledge of regulatory applications such as testimony, minimum filing requirement preparation and review, and strategic planning.
• Ability to handle confidential information and material with the highest degree of professional responsibility.
• Knowledge of OCC, APSC, rules and regulation.
• Excellent leadership abilities.
• Effective relationship building skills.
• Ability to examine and evaluate data and present alternative actions in relations to the evaluations.
• Demonstrated leadership in safety.

HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen

SALARY RANGE

$79,643 - $106,184