Controls Compliance Lead Accountant

Company Tucson Electric Power

Location Tucson, AZ

Requisition ID 5582

About Us

UNS Energy Corporation (http://www.uns.com) , headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary ofFortis Inc. (https://www.fortisinc.com) , 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.

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Our culture is rooted inshared core values (https://www.tep.com/careers/#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. Be Part of Our Story.

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, a company-sponsored pension plan, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

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Job Description - Controls Compliance Lead Accountant

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· Do you have accounting or auditing experience with extensive experience in internal controls?

· Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the area of controls compliance?

· Would you like to be part of a company culture founded on teamwork, collaboration, and positive leadership?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, 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 Controls Compliance Lead Accountant to bring their skills and experience to the table while enriching our already strong culture.

What you will do

• Responsible for assessing risk, designing, and implementing internal controls over financial and sustainability reporting associated with Sarbanes Oxley 404 Act (SOX), statistical data shared publicly, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements.

• Supports the Controller’s organization in the oversight of an effectively designed and operating system of internal controls.

• Responsible for managing reporting to parent company, including investor relations-related communications.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting is required, including a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting, from an accredited college or university

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in accounting or auditing with extensive knowledge and experience with all aspects of internal controls, including SEC and SOX regulations, and demonstrated ability to design and monitor an effective internal control program

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

Detailed description below:

Position Description

Responsible for assessing risk, designing, and implementing internal controls over financial and sustainability reporting associated with Sarbanes Oxley 404 Act (SOX), statistical data shared publicly, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements. Supports the Controller’s organization in the oversight of an effectively designed and operating system of internal controls. Also responsible for managing reporting to parent company, including investor relations-related communications.

Position-Related Responsibilities

· Coordinates internal control projects and initiatives, including review and evaluation of processes and controls to comply with sustainability reporting and SOX requirements and also to achieve corporate objectives.

· Assesses severity of control deficiencies in consultation with relevant Business Areas and Internal Audit.

· Provides guidance on new processes and contemplated control changes. Assists with building awareness of the importance of a strong internal control environment and coordinates training on internal controls. Educates business process, entity level control, and general IT control owners to minimize risk of ineffective internal controls.

· Reviews internal audit findings for potential internal control impacts and recommendations; provides guidance on implementation of action plans and monitors remediation plans of identified gaps.

· Coordinates with internal and external auditors for all SOX and sustainability control related issues.

· Provides periodic reporting to management on internal control compliance matters.

· Coordinates periodic and ad hoc reporting to the parent company, including review and submission of relevant templates.

· Researches and communicates any SOX changes and current regulatory oversight trends (i.e. SEC, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) regulations).

· This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

· Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting is required, including a minimum of 24 semester hours in accounting, from an accredited college or university

· A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in accounting or auditing with extensive knowledge and experience with all aspects of internal controls, including SEC and SOX regulations, and demonstrated ability to design and monitor an effective internal control program

· CPA preferred

· Utility accounting experience preferred

· Utilizes Workiva software for internal control documentation

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate with all personnel levels within the organization, including senior management and the Board of Directors.

· Must be able to effectively supervise multiple projects to successful completion.

· Must possess strong analytical and effective decision making skills.

Pay Rate: Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience

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

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