Fiscal Operations Advisory - User Fees - Manager

Overview

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Want to help utilities tackle some of today’s most important challenges—from infrastructure investment to long‑term financial sustainability? We are seeking an experienced Manager – Utility Rate Consulting to lead complex financial and rate‑setting engagements for public sector utilities. In this role, you will serve as the primary client liaison, oversee multi-disciplinary project teams, and provide strategic guidance on utility financial planning, cost‑of‑service analysis, rate design, and long‑range capital and operational planning.

You will work closely with municipal and utility leadership to deliver actionable, data‑driven solutions that advance financial sustainability and support community goals. This position is ideal for a consulting professional who brings strong analytical expertise, leadership capability, and a passion for serving public sector clients.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery, strong communication, and strategic alignment
• Lead development of utility rate studies, including cost‑of‑service analyses, revenue requirement modeling, long-term financial forecasts, and rate/fee design recommendations.
• Oversee preparation of financial models, reports, technical memos, presentations, and benchmarking analyses.
• Present study findings to elected officials, boards, and community stakeholders—translating technical information into accessible, actionable recommendations.
• Guide clients on financial policy development, capital financing strategies, affordability considerations, and operational impacts.

• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring high-quality deliverables, timely progress updates, and clear communication with project stakeholders from kickoff to final delivery.
• Develop and manage project work plans, resource allocation, invoicing, and progress reporting.
• Provide structure and oversight to analytical tasks prepared by consultants related to utility financial statements, fund accounting, capital…