Rates & Regulatory Strategy Manager

Responsibilities

Provide regulatory input and support for major financial forecasting scenarios for DEC NC and DEC SC

Actively participate in forecast and analysis activities to accomplish appropriate inputs to the short- and long-term financial plans of Duke Energy Carolinas.

Support ad hoc requests for various alternative scenarios used in evaluating the best financial outcomes for the company

Prepare DEC SC annual deferral report

Prepare analysis of potential rate case outcome and compare to financial plans

Effectively communicate complex regulatory and cost recovery concepts to internal stakeholders

Participate on cross functional teams to provide regulatory expertise to enable development and successful implementation of business initiatives with appropriate cost recovery mechanisms.

Managing relationships with financial planning and analysis, accounting, functional contacts, and other rates team members to resolve questions, issues, and challenges experienced in the forecasting process.

research and strategy development - identify potential regulatory issues / hurdles and propose solutions / strategies to overcome barriers; understand industry issues and emerging issues that may affect ratemaking.

data gathering and computations – prepare and review proposed revenue requirements based on historical actual costs and appropriate pro forma adjustments; compute impact of financial assumptions and provide appropriate inputs to FP&A for inclusion in the financial plan.

provide analysis and support to the rate case team as needed

Required Qualifications

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

In addition to bachelor's degree, eight (8) years minimum of related work experience

Desired Qualifications

Previous experience working in the utility industry

Familiarity with ratemaking, revenue requirement, and rate design principles

Ability to grasp big picture and reach appropriate conclusions from detailed analysis

Attention to detail and commitment to high level of accuracy

Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely in both written and verbal communications

Proficiency in using Excel : ability to develop and use complex spreadsheets using advanced techniques

Good time management skills : ability to manage a project and meet deadlines with little supervision

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Ability to deal with ambiguity

Background in finance, regulatory accounting, data analysis or engineering preferred; advanced degree or certification (i.e., MBA or CPA)

Working Conditions

M-F

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 listed locations.

Extended hours may be required at times to meet forecast deadlines

Occasional travel may be required

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Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented / Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Thursday, October 2, 2025

All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.