Regulatory Consultant (Contract to Hire)

Title: Regulatory Consultant

Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid: Onsite Tuesday–Thursday)

Contract Type: W2, Temp-to-Hire

Contract Duration: 11/10/2025 – 11/05/2026

Rate: $40.00 – $60.00/hr

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Regulatory Consultant to support regulatory filings, cost recovery processes, and financial reporting activities for utility operations. This hybrid role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple business units including Legal, Accounting, and Financial Planning.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in finance, economics, or accounting, with demonstrated success supporting regulatory filings and rate cases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operating company management teams to ensure timely recovery of costs included in base rates and approved recovery mechanisms.

• Conduct analytical studies to develop and recommend regulatory strategies that optimize cost recovery and maximize returns on invested capital.

• Prepare testimony and exhibits for regulatory applications; analyze intervenor testimony and assist in cross-examination and hearing preparation.

• Support the preparation of cost-of-service and cost allocation studies in compliance with commission regulations.

• Ensure accurate development, interpretation, and implementation of approved rates in the customer billing system, verifying billing accuracy.

• Provide comprehensive financial support, including accurate reporting of regulatory items within external filings, internal management reporting, and financial plan updates.

• Foster collaboration with internal departments such as Legal, Financial Planning, and Accounting.

• Compile, organize, analyze, and format data for base rate case filings and other regulatory reports.

• Maintain awareness of ongoing state regulatory projects to ensure compliance and superior customer service.

• Promote continuous improvement by embracing new technologies and process enhancements.

• Perform all duties with a strong attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness under general supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related business discipline.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory affairs, utility accounting, or financial planning.

• Working knowledge of cost allocation, rate design, or regulatory filings.

• Familiarity with utility commission regulations and rate recovery mechanisms.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule: Onsite in the office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Monday and Friday.

Eligibility

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Blue Star Partners LLC will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).