Regulatory Affairs Manager

Location:

Grimes, IA, United States
Job
Date Posted:
Oct 2, 2026
Position will close at 12:00am CT on Oct 17, 2026
Salary: $ 116500 to $ 192400 Annually

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Lead all aspects of the regulatory and financial process for assigned jurisdictions. Handle the development of regulatory policies and initiatives supporting business strategies, including the development and filing of rate case applications. Lead the preparation, presentation, and reporting of information for internal decision-making and filings with the appropriate Commissions. Serve as a key financial and regulatory business partner to state leadership and functional areas across Black Hills Energy.

Lead the development, analysis, and interpretation of financial forecasts, including budgets and strategic plans. Direct variance analyses against budget and prior years.

$116,500 - $192,400 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Director of Regulatory

Grimes, Iowa

Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

• Develop and maintain financial plan which can be used as a basis for variance analysis against actuals.
• Evaluate accuracy of forecast vs. actual results and refine process to point that it serves as an instrument of financial control in the close process and guides support business decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and planning;
  Supervise regulatory filings to ensure accurate and timely completion.
• Lead and develop ability to analyze data and interpret underlying business drivers of monthly operating results.
• Perform due diligence procedures primarily related to accounting and financial reporting systems; provide information and support SEC and Regulatory filings.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls;
  Support efforts to respond to customer service issues to the commissions.
• Exercise management authority concerning staffing, development, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations and terminations in accordance with the company policies and laws.
• Manage, create and implement regulatory filings for assigned jurisdiction(s), including rate case applications;
  Lead development and regulatory policies and initiatives that support the Company.
• Maintain full understanding of regulatory outcomes and requirements;
  Monitor, review and analyze federal and state regulatory requirements and industry issues for gas operations and keep department leadership and operations apprised of findings.
• Testify before regulatory commissions as an expert in support of filings; partner with operations to strategize, prepare, and analyze strategic plan, budget, forecasts, and reports.
• Research and communicate interpretation of legislation, rates, rules, and terms and conditions of service; analyze impacts of proposed legislation and regulations that impact the Company.

• Bachelor's Degree relevant field, such as Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance or Economics or equivalent combination of…