Description
Position Purpose:
The Manager, Regulatory Affairs & Compliance provides leadership and support to the Regulatory Affairs department including managing resources and process to ensure compliance with all industry regulations impacting business operations. This position reviews and assesses emerging regulatory issues, industry standards and OEB/MOE initiatives and, under the supervision of the Director, provides advice and guidance with respect to necessary actions.
Responsibilities:
- Leads and manages the timely and accurate reporting of all OEB regulated reporting requirements, including Reporting and Record Keeping Requirements ("RRRs"), the annual utility scorecard, surveys, annual reports, and data required for regulatory compliance filings
- Leads the regulatory-related elements of external audits for RRRs and ESQRs
- Leads and manages regulatory support processes for system connections and expansions
- Manages retailer settlement agreements
- Contributes to the development of regulatory strategies
- Coordinates information and writes evidence, reports, briefings that effectively communicate and advance the regulatory agenda
- Provides analysis, recommendations, and advice on regulatory advocacy issues and for strategic projects such as mergers and acquisitions
- Reviews, processes, and provides interpretation and implications of staff papers and decisions from the OEB and ensures that all regulatory filings are completed in a timely manner, accurately and to the appropriate standard
- Develops methodologies and approaches that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the provision of regulatory services
- Manages record-keeping activities to facilitate the timely and accurate retrieval of documents and records for internal and external review
- Monitors industry issues and regulatory developments; and builds and maintains solid working relationships with government and regulatory authorities to proactively keep abreast of new and evolving regulations, including recommending appropriate course of action
- Remains current with new initiatives from the OEB, the IESO, the Ministry of Energy and other organizations
- Provides support and works cooperatively with other internal groups regarding industry initiatives and regulatory compliance
- Manages the introduction of new or modified regulatory-related business processes including the creation of job aids and employee training
- Manages department projects and key initiatives to ensure quality and timely completion
- Researches, recommends, and implements new or enhanced policies, procedures, and processes to improve operational effectiveness
- Provides overall people leadership and direction through coaching, development, performance management and resource planning
- Ensures compliance with legislative, regulatory, and Health & Safety policies, procedures, and standards Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
Education & Specialized Knowledge
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline, or the equivalent related industry experience
- CMA/CGA/CA/CPA designation is preferred
- Knowledge of regulatory and governmental codes, rules, and regulations would be an asset
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office applications
Experience
- Minimum 5-7 years' experience including a leadership role, preferably in finance and/or regulatory
- Extensive experience building financial models and working with complex spreadsheets
- Overall understanding of the various functions in a utility
- Experience in a unionized utility environment an asset
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
- Strong ability to lead change and engage, develop and motivate teams
- Strong planning skills, with the ability to assess the impact of decisions
- Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to organize and convey information in a compelling manner
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to work effectively on multiple projects within tight deadlines.
- Ability to effectively convey the company's interests in a variety of external forums
- Strong conflict negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and resolve difficult situations
- Must hold and maintain a valid class "G" driver's license
Contact
Alectra Utilities
55 John Street North
Hamilton
Ontario Canada
www.alectra.com
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