Overview

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Job Description

Want to help utilities tackle some of today’s most important challenges—from infrastructure investment to long-term financial sustainability? We are seeking an experienced Manager – Utility Rate Consulting to lead complex financial and rate-setting engagements for public sector utilities. In this role, you will serve as the primary client liaison, oversee multi-disciplinary project teams, and provide strategic guidance on utility financial planning, cost-of-service analysis, rate design, and long-range capital and operational planning.

You will work closely with municipal and utility leadership to deliver actionable, data-driven solutions that advance financial sustainability and support community goals. This position is ideal for a consulting professional who brings strong analytical expertise, leadership capability, and a passion for serving public sector clients.

Key Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Utility Rate Consulting

• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients, ensuring exceptional service delivery, strong communication, and strategic alignment
• Lead development of utility rate studies, including cost-of-service analyses, revenue requirement modeling, long-term financial forecasts, and rate/fee design recommendations
• Oversee preparation of financial models, reports, technical memos, presentations, and benchmarking analyses
• Present study findings to elected officials, boards, and community stakeholders—translating technical information into accessible, actionable recommendations
• Guide clients on financial policy development, capital financing strategies, affordability considerations, and operational impacts

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring high-quality deliverables, timely progress updates, and clear communication with project stakeholders from kickoff to final delivery
• Develop and manage project work plans, resource allocation, invoicing, and progress reporting
• Provide structure and oversight to analytical tasks prepared by consultants related to utility financial statements, fund accounting, capital improvement planning, and operational data
• Ensure all work products align with professional standards, industry best practices, and client-specific requirements

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and coach junior and mid-level consultants—building technical capabilities and strengthening the consulting skillset of the team
• Coordinate internally across project teams and contribute to efficient workflows and documentation
• Provide performance feedback and contribute to staff evaluations and long-term development planning
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture that emphasizes client service, analytical rigor, and continuous learning

Practice Growth & Business Development

• Lead and contribute to proposals, scopes of work, presentations, and competitive RFP responses
• Support growth of the utility advisory practice by identifying new opportunities, deepening existing client relationships, and developing new service offerings
• Participate in industry conferences, networking events, and professional organizations to expand visibility and thought leadership

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, accounting, public administration, or related field
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in utility financial consulting, cost-of-service, public sector consulting, or related fields, with demonstrated project management responsibility
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Extensive experience presenting analytical findings to clients, stakeholders, or governing bodies
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality work products

Preferred

• Experience with utility rate-setting, cost-of-service studies, affordability analysis, or capital planning
• MBA, MPA, CPA, Series 50 designation, or other relevant professional certifications
• Previous experience managing client engagements in water, wastewater, stormwater, or other enterprise utility contexts
• Experience in mentoring or training staff within a consulting or analytical environment

The pay rate range for this job position is $97,000 to $173,050. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.