Director, Corporate Accounting and External Reporting

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 for eligible employees, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Position Description

The Director of Corporate Accounting and External Reporting leads key accounting functions, including the monthly general ledger close, multi-entity consolidation, and the preparation and filing of SEC, bank, and FERC financial statements. This role develops and implements accounting policies, performs technical analyses of complex transactions to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards, and supports the Controller in maintaining an effective system of internal controls over financial reporting.
This role also collaborates closely with internal stakeholders such as Legal, Treasury, and Financial Planning to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment with evolving regulatory requirements. The Director will lead a high-performing team committed to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement to support evolving business needs and drive organizational excellence.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly general ledger closings, multi-company consolidations, and the preparation of financial statements, ensuring timeliness and compliance with GAAP
• Oversee the timely and accurate completion and submission of various reporting templates to the parent company, Fortis, ensuring compliance with corporate requirements and deadlines.
• Lead external financial reporting processes to ensure timely, accurate, and complete filings with regulatory bodies such as the SEC and FERC
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards
• Perform technical analyses of complex and non-routine transactions, providing guidance on appropriate recognition and measurement and ensuring accurate financial reporting
• Continuously assess and strengthen internal control processes to ensure they are effectively designed and operate efficiently
• Manage responses to regulatory data requests (e.g., FERC, ACC, SEC), ensuring they are complete, accurate, and timely.
• Develop staff through targeted technical development, expanded responsibilities, cross-training, performance feedback and career planning to foster professional growth and ensure competence, flexibility, and readiness to support business needs
• Analyze and improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency, including journal entry processing, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Evaluate and implement accounting systems and reporting tools to streamline operations
• Provide services to affiliates in accordance with the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

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.)
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, including a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting, from an accredited college or university. An advanced degree is preferred (e.g., MBA).
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in accounting
• Advanced accounting expertise and thorough knowledge of GAAP and FERC; with advanced proficiency in interpreting accounting pronouncements and the related technical literature to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
• 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
• Experience with all phases of the M&A lifecycle, from due diligence through to integration, including experience identifying the accounting ramifications of various types of transactions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience communicating with personnel at all levels of an organization, including senior management.
• Experience building, motivating, and developing high-performing, transaction-oriented teams, with a track record of attracting and leading top talent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and proven experience evaluating, creating, and implementing changes to maintain proper controls and improve efficiency as an organization scales and/or evolves.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with sound decision-making and effective problem-solving in day-to-day operations.
• Capable of managing multiple projects at once and delivering high-quality results on time.
• Fosters a culture where safety and wellbeing are embedded in every action and decision.
• Leads with empathy and respect, actively seeking out and embracing diverse perspectives.
• Acts with integrity and transparency, taking accountability and earning trust through consistent behavior.
• Collaborates across teams with humility and shared purpose to deliver outstanding results.
• Promotes a growth mindset by encouraging curiosity, feedback, and continuous learning.
• Promotes sustainability by protecting the environment, supporting communities, and using resources responsibly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA with "Big 4" audit manager background and electric utility experience
• Prior experience working in the electric utility industry is desirable; however, best athletes with experience working for complex businesses who possess the agility to transition to new industries will also be considered
  

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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