Sheri Richard
Director of Finance at The Homeless Alliance- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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The Homeless Alliance
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Finance
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Regulatory Consultant
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Liberty
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Canada
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Director
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2021
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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
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Utilities
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200 - 300 Employee
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VP Rates and Regulatory Affairs
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May 2016 - Jan 2019
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OGE Energy Corp.
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United States
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Director Revenue Requirements
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Jan 2009 - May 2016
Responsible for the Regulatory Accounting and Cost of Service Department functions; Develop positive, long-term relationships with regulatory entities, internal and external customers; Direct the preparation and presentation of complex regulatory subjects in a clear, concise and effective manner to all levels of management and/or regulatory bodies; Head customer negotiations, customer education and development of specific accounting and cost of service issues; Ensure minimum filing requirements (“MFRs”) for rate cases are complete, accurate and defendable; Influence strategic planning throughout the organizational unit as a recognized authority; Serve as a subject-matter expert providing interpretation; evaluate other utility’s accounting information including cost studies; Direct the research, analysis and interpretation of data and disseminate information of regulatory policy and its impact on the company; Testify and prepare testimony for regulatory proceedings; Propose new or innovative approaches to resolve issues; Represent the Company when attending industry collaborations and key initiatives to protect and enhance the Company’s interests; Direct, coordinate or oversee regulatory projects and processes.
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Manager Costing & Pricing
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Apr 2007 - Dec 2008
Responsible for the development of the cost of service study to include the development of appropriate allocations for accounts, customer class and service level; rate administration, rate design and the minimum filing requirements associated with base rate applications; Also, responsible for the development of testimony for the Cost of Service and Rate Design departments.
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Manager AP and special projects
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Jan 2006 - Mar 2007
Responsible for accurate accounting and appropriate payment of more than $500 million of company payments, providing accounting support for business development activities, managing accounting activities associated with regulatory filings such as the Oklahoma and Arkansas rate filings, plant acquisition or build filings, rate riders, reporting of 1099 and unclaimed property and managing, coordinating or participating in various other special projects.
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Coordinator Regulatory Accounting
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Feb 2005 - Feb 2006
Responsible for coordinating the regulatory accounting activities of the Company associated with the Oklahoma and Arkansas Corporation Commissions which includes the coordination and preparation of the Minimum Standard Filing Requirements (MSFR) for rate applications, responding, assigning and submitting data requests, assisting with the preparation of testimony, corresponding with and building positive relationships with the Commission Staff, and participating in the overall regulatory strategy. Regulatory activities include rate applications, fuel audits, technical conferences and various other proceedings. In addition, my responsibilities include assisting other accounting departments with special projects.
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Education
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University of Phoenix, online
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3.8 -
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting -
Idaho utility school
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Woodward High School