Manager - Cost & Rate

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.

$126K — $196K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or related field with 5+ years of analytical experience; or associates degree with 7 years; or high school diploma with 10 years of related analytical experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; quick to learn new software.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and changing priorities.
  • Skilled in managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
  • Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic decision-making for cost recovery, including development of delivery rates and tariffs.
  • Ensure timely and accurate departmental work related to financial analyses for electric and gas initiatives.
  • Compile and analyze data for reports and filings with regulatory agencies like the NYPSC.
  • Design and maintain the Company's rate schedules, ensuring compliance with regulatory orders.
  • Analyze impacts of rate changes on the Company and customers.
  • Develop customer billing rates and forecasts for business planning.
  • Mentor and guide Cost & Rate analysts to foster a positive work environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match
  • Life and Travel Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Wellness Reimbursement Program
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
Full Job Description
Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match
  • Life and Travel Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Wellness Reimbursement Program
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation


What is a Manager - Cost & Rate?

The Manager Cost & Rate role will lead the Cost & Rate division of the Regulatory Affairs team and report to the Director - Regulatory Planning and Forecasts. In this role, you will be responsible for performing overseeing day-to-day and strategic operations of Cost & Rate including development of rates, tariffs, forecasts, studies, reporting, ad-hoc requests and strategic projects. This Manager role will work closely with other departments within the Company as well as with regulatory agencies.

What does a Manager - Cost & Rate do?
  • Drives strategic decision making and oversees rate related cost recovery for the Company, including development of delivery rates, tariffs, surcharges, and commodity rates.
  • Oversees timely, accurate, and efficient completion of department work, including:
    • Economic and financial analyses for various electric and gas business initiatives
    • Compilation and analysis of financial and sales data for the preparation of reports and filings with regulatory agencies
    • Analyses related to the costs and rates of the Company's electric and gas services to develop and support the Company's rate schedules which are filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC).
    • Design and maintenance of the Company's rate schedules, which outline the pricing structure for different types of electric and gas service, including maintaining tariff language to comply with regulatory orders.
    • Analyses related to the impact of rate changes for both the Company and customers.
    • Development of rates billed to customers.
    • Development of customer, sales and revenue forecasts for annual business plan and regulatory proceeding purposes including associated variance analyses.
  • Leads and mentors Cost & Rate analysts, fostering positive work environment, engagement, accountability and promoting continuous improvement and efficient completion of work.
  • Represents the Company by interfacing with NYPSC to ensure the Company's rates comply with all applicable regulations and guidelines including preparing and presenting expert testimony in regulatory proceedings.


What does it take to be a Manager - Cost & Rate?

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or a related field of study and 5+ years of relevant analytical experience. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, an associates degree in the aforementioned fields and 7 years of related analytical experience. In lieu of an Associates degree, a High school diploma or equivalency degree and at least 10 years of related analytical experience
  • Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with customers, support staff, and various levels of management and union personnel
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and circumstances
  • Ability to simultaneously manage a variety of projects/assignments and meet deadlines
  • Valid driver's license


Preferred:
  • 2+ years of work experience in a position leading teams
  • Experience working in the utility industry


Applications will be accepted until July 15, 2026.

Pay Range: $126,500-$196,100

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment. Click the "Search Career Opportunities" button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.

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