Director, Corporate Accounting

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Be Part of Our Story.

*Are you seeking an opportunity to lead leaders and a team of energetic and committed professionals in a dynamic and challenging environment?

* Do you value continuous learning and opportunities for growth?

* Are you a CPA with expertise in U.S. GAAP?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, please read on. We want to know of your interest. If you apply, you are not just a number, you are a possible team member! Our culture is at the heart of our success, and we are looking for talented individuals for the position of Director of Corporate Accounting to bring their skills and experience to the table while enriching our already strong culture.

What you will do

* Oversee the completion of monthly general ledger closings, multi-company consolidations, and the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports ensuring timeliness and compliance with GAAP.

* Analyze and improve processes to enhance efficiency and maintain internal controls, including journal entry processing, account reconciliations, and variance and other analysis required to support the business.

* Formulate and implement accounting policies and procedures, staying current with new accounting developments and pronouncements.

* Conduct financial accounting research for monthly journal entries, financial statement preparation, and special accounting and financial reporting projects.

* Supervise and assign responsibilities to staff, enhancing their professional development and providing on-the-job training on technical issues.

* Direct the completion of responses to regulatory data requests (e.g., FERC and ACC) assigned to the area.

* Manage the energy settlement process, including the reconciliation of energy transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

* Evaluate and implement accounting systems and tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency

What you bring

* Bachelor's degree in accounting, including a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting, from an accredited college or university.

* A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in accounting including experience managing and developing leaders and large transaction-oriented accounting teams

* Thorough knowledge of GAAP with advanced accounting expertise; must be conversant with accounting pronouncements and technical literature.

* Thorough understanding of multi-company consolidations.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!

Please see more detailed job description below:

Position Description

The Director of Corporate Accounting is responsible for overseeing the financial accounting general ledger closing and consolidation process and energy settlements process. This includes managing monthly general ledger closings, including multi-company consolidations, preparation of monthly internal financial reports and overseeing the energy settlement process.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Oversee the completion of monthly general ledger closings, multi-company consolidations, and the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports ensuring timeliness and compliance with GAAP.
• Analyze and improve processes to enhance efficiency and maintain internal controls, including journal entry processing, account reconciliations, and variance and other analysis required to support the business.
• Formulate and implement accounting policies and procedures, staying current with new accounting developments and pronouncements.
• Conduct financial accounting research for monthly journal entries, financial statement preparation, and special accounting and financial reporting projects.
• Supervise and assign responsibilities to staff, enhancing their professional development and providing on-the-job training on technical issues.
• Direct the completion of responses to regulatory data requests (e.g., FERC and ACC) assigned to the area.
• Manage the energy settlement process, including the reconciliation of energy transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and implement accounting systems and tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency

Management Responsibilities

• Ensure the consistent practice of the Company's management principles, policies, and programs.
• Assume fiduciary responsibility for operating the business and provide recommendations on cost improvement measures.
• Administer the Performance Management program uniformly and effectively.
• Manage personnel functions, including recruiting, reviewing and approving job descriptions and salary classifications, and selecting and placing personnel. Participate in hiring, termination, promotion, assignment, and direction of staff. Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards, company policies, practices, and ethical obligations to investigate, evaluate, and recommend appropriate resolutions to employee complaints.
• Promote and participate in the professional development, personal growth, and career planning of staff. Motivate, recognize, reward, coach, counsel, and train employees, providing feedback during performance reviews. Participate in Leadership Development programs.
• Address disciplinary and/or performance issues according to company policy and communicate effectively with employees regarding corrective actions. Contribute to the adjustment of grievances and administration of discipline.
• Plan day-to-day operations, estimate personnel needs, schedule and assign work. Evaluate the structure and team plan for continual improvement of the group's efficiency and effectiveness

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, including a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting, from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Preferably a CPA with "Big 4" audit manager background and electric utility experience.
• Personnel management experience, particularly leading a large transaction-oriented team.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and FERC with advanced accounting expertise; must be conversant with accounting pronouncements and technical literature.
• Ability to determine the accounting ramifications of transactions. The Company's accounting is more complex than most companies with comparable revenue amounts.
• Thorough understanding of multi-company consolidations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all personnel levels within the organization, including senior management.
• Knowledge of internal controls, with the ability to evaluate and implement changes to maintain proper internal controls and enhance efficiency.
• Ability to effectively supervise multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong analytical, time management, organizational and effective decision-making skills.

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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