Senior Analyst - Regulatory Strategy & Financial Analysis

Overview

At TDS Telecom, connecting people is at the heart of everything we do. We are forward thinkers who leverage cutting-edge fiber internet technology to strengthen communities. We are dedicated to excellence, which drives us to succeed together, creating a better world through meaningful connections. Ready to make an impact?

 

The Senior Analyst - Regulatory Strategy & Financial Analysis position will actively participate in the support of TDS’s regulatory strategies that protect and/or increase existing revenue streams and maximizes opportunities for revenue growth. This involves monitoring and analyzing the financial operations of telephone companies in multiple states and determining what actions should be taken. It includes leading initiatives such as preparing rate cases, financial exhibits, direct and rebuttal testimony, working with PSC Staff and consumer groups, earnings monitoring and PSC financial reviews, coordinating and preparing responses to Commission and internal data requests and strategic analysis of earnings-impacting regulatory/industry issues. This is accomplished by having a strong understanding of TDS’s financial systems, service costs, regulatory processes, revenue sources and working closely with the business units to assess their objectives within a regulated or partially regulated environment. Also assists management in the development and implementation of effective internal regulatory revenue and earnings policies and procedures that balance the complex interest of all internal business units, protects existing regulated revenue streams, and maximizes opportunities for revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Leads rate case teams and prepares rate case exhibits and testimony in support of local rate increases and state USF receipt including all analysis and supporting workpapers and responses to commission data requests.
• Prepares and reviews reports and financial exhibits for the telephone companies as requested by commissions, management or other internal customers concerning earnings analyses, annual regulatory reports, monthly/quarterly results, depreciation studies, construction plans, access rate reform and other rate impact studies. Coordinates and develops responses to Commission and industry data requests.
• Monitors regulated earnings for ILEC companies to maximize earnings retention.  Identifies earnings shortfalls and participates in the preparation of the analysis to determine the most beneficial approach to improve earnings.
• Assists Manager, Associate Manager, and state government affairs managers in monitoring and participating in state regulatory and industry issues as they arise and analyzing the financial impact on the telephone companies to ensure timely identification and responses.
• Special projects including reduced regulation analysis, operating budget process and others as necessary.
• Review CABS switched access billing to ensure accuracy and compliance with access tariff applications of billable rate elements and also analyze minute of use trends to identify potential under/over billing.
• Interfaces with GRA – Rates & Tariffs to ensure compliance and smooth coordination of pricing with regulatory earnings objectives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in accounting or finance or 4+ years of professional work experience.
• 3+ years combined regulatory and telecommunications or related industry experience.

 

Other Qualifications

• MBA, CPA or CMA.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
• Strong computer skills and experience including mainframe applications, SAP, CABS, and MS Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external staff from various technical disciplines and backgrounds.
• Ability to act independently and evaluate alternatives.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Supervisory and coaching skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Detail orientated while maintaining a high-level view of the overall business.

 

Do you meet the Required Qualifications but are unsure if your experience aligns with the Other Qualifications? We encourage you to apply! Research shows that many candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the qualifications, even when they possess the skills and experience needed to succeed in the role. Experience and skills come in many forms, and they may not always match exactly what’s listed on paper, but they can still lead to success. If you meet the Required Qualifications and believe you have the potential to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply today!

 

Benefits

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