Finance Director, Utilities Regulation

The Finance Director, Utilities Regulation provides senior regulatory and financial leadership to support Council in its review and approval of utility customer rates, terms and conditions of service, governance, policies and procedures, and ongoing operations of municipal public utilities. This work involves providing comprehensive business advice, financial analysis and creative solutions, and leading a team of finance professionals.

Requirements

• Research best practices and industry trend review, complex business financial analytics, technical analysis and review, development of financial models, conceptual frameworks and innovation through consultation in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Provide senior regulatory and financial leadership to support Utility Committee and Council in its review and approval of utility customer rates and terms and conditions of service
• Oversee the regulatory application review and approval process including the coordination of procedural steps with the Utility Committee, Council and external and internal parties
• Contribute to the coordination of public hearings on utility matters, liaising and consulting with the utility, external consultants, lawyers and public
• Oversee the submission and review of quarterly and ongoing operational and performance reporting of the municipal public utilities
• Prepare and present written reports to the Utility Committee and Council summarizing the utility rate applications, issues and recommendations
• Respond to inquiries from the general public, the utilities and other interested parties on various utility and regulatory matter
• Provide leadership and guidance to a team of financial professionals in the delivery of service to the clients that is in compliance with legislation, policies, procedures and directives and accomplished within the corporate timelines and requirements
• Anticipate business opportunities, influence policy, planning and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement
• Liaise with Client areas and other departments to align budgets with Council approved vision and directional plans
• Build new and innovative collaborative partnerships with external agencies such as other orders of government, community organizations, and internal departments and branches

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance