Principal Consultant - Utility Cost of Service & Regulatory Finance Expert

Principal Consultant - Utility Cost of Service & Regulatory Finance Expert   Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc.  ( ) (“Concentric”) is a leading management consulting and financial advisory firm focused on the North American energy industries. Concentric specializes in financial advisory assignments; market assessment and strategy development; rate making and utility regulation; litigation support; and management and operations consulting. Concentric was founded in 2002 as Concentric Energy Advisors and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA, with additional offices in Washington, DC and Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced  Principal Consultant - Utility Cost of Service & Regulatory Finance Expert  to join our team at our headquarters in Washington, DC and provide our utility clients with expert level knowledge in cost of service and regulatory finance. This role is ideal for senior utility/energy executives and consulting professionals with at least 15 years of experience in utility regulatory work who are ready to take the next step in their consulting career.

This individual will serve as a subject matter expert and expert witness in  allocated cost of service studies, lead-lag analyses, cash working capital, and affiliate transaction rules.  The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of regulatory testimony and deep expertise in utility finance and rate making principles.

* This is a hybrid role, with three days per week in-office and two days per week working remotely.
* 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 ,  rate making 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.
Additional Information:

Hours:

Monday-Friday 9am - 5:30pm ET

Location:

Washington, DC office
Base Salary: $204,500 - $285,000+ plus annual incentive compensation bonus
Interested candidates should apply with their resume. Writing samples, a summary of your expert witness experience or testimony samples may be requested to complete the application process.

What we offer:

We offer a highly competitive base salary and year-end incentive compensation bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes vacation time, personal leave time/parental leave time, 401(k) retirement plan with substantial company match, flexible spending accounts, top-tier health/dental/vision programs, Health Savings Accounts and tuition reimbursement, along with access to training opportunities to support professional growth objectives. In addition, we immerse our employees in a hard-working, collegial and cooperative culture with…