Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. is hiring: Managing Consultant - Financial Services - Remote in Washington DC
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; ratemaking 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.We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Consultant - Utility Cost of Service & Regulatory Finance Expert to working remotely 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 ratemaking principles. * This is a remote role, but would require frequent travel to both client sites and Concentric office locations, up to 50%. 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. - 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. Stay current on regulatory trends, commission rulings, and industry best practices. 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, ratemaking principles, and regulatory accounting. ~ Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills. ~ Familiarity with regulatory environments across multiple jurisdictions is a plus. 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. Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 5:30pm ETLocation:Remote BaseSalary: $204,500 - $285,000+ plus annual incentive compensation bonus Writing samples, a summary of your expert witness experience or testimony samples may be requested to complete the application process. 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.If you enjoy problem solving and analytical thinking, and have experience in the energy/utilities world, Concentric may be the place for you. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Energy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of energy. Concentric's consulting team is welcoming to all walks of life. Concentric recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates and administers all employment actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.Apply tot his job