Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the (water and wastewater services) and the and (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

The Manager, Finance Planning & Rates is responsible for the direction and execution of the Company's financial regulatory strategy, including all regulatory filings with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) that pertain to the financial performance of the subsidiary. Our Manager Finance Planning & Rates directs the preparation of forecasts, strategic business plans and the need for rate increases. They are responsible for the successful completion of all base rate cases filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission. This position is a great fit for Finance professionals that are analytical thinkers with strong attention to detail. Are you a leader that is ready to take your career to the next level? Let's talk!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Primary Duties and Responsibilities)

Ensure the timely recognition of investments that are in the rate base are aligned with strategic and operating business plans.

Responsible for strategic forecasting/planning relative to the impacts of the Company's financial regulatory strategy, specifically, the Company's 5-year planning process and acquisition due diligence.

Serves as key witness and supports regulatory activities consistent with individual rate case requirements.

Responsible for the direction of regulatory accounting guidance as-a-result of ICC order/precedent in compliance with ASC980.

Collaborates with other departments to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements at the conclusion of regulatory proceedings.

Maintains long-term models and collaborates with other departments and functions to ensure targets are met.

Directs the full preparation of all base rate case minimum filing requirements as required.

Leads the preparation and review of rate case support schedules, exhibits, testimonies, and all answers to interrogatories, and directs any necessary revisions.

Provides direction to the Company's external legal counsel and consultants regarding all financial regulatory filings requiring their assistance. Interfaces with other departmental executives to determine future rate case adjustments.

Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate regulatory filings such as: QIPS, Earnings Reports, Tariff Supplements, Original Cost Studies, and any Commission directed requests for information.

Provides support for other regulatory filings including Asset Optimizations Plans, Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Plans, and Annual Depreciation Studies.

Provides subject matter expertise and strategic analysis regarding the Company's acquisition and growth initiatives. Liaises with valuation consultants.

Prepares and reviews tariff supplements, schedules, exhibits, and answers to interrogatories related to acquisition application filings.

Participates in utility commission policy investigations to represent Company interests (Working groups).

Develops and maintains regulatory and legislative relationships in assigned jurisdiction.

Acts as communications liaison with certain Commission staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required Experience, Education, Licenses, and Certifications)

BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance required with a thorough understanding of accounting and tax concepts.

8-12 Years of Related Experience

5+ Years Supervisory Experience

SAP experience is preferred

This position requires extensive experience with Microsoft Office and spreadsheet software (Excel)

AAP / EEO Statement

It is the policy of Aqua America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Aqua American, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:

• Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
• Family members cannot work in the same department.