Director, Corporate Accounting and External Reporting

About Us

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.

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 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution for eligible employees, affordable health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and 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.

• 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

• 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.…