Leader Income Tax

APS•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
7 years of directly related tax compliance experience
Demonstrated leadership skills required.
In lieu of Bachelor's Degree, a combination of education and experience equaling twelve (12) years is required

Nice To Haves

MBA, MS in Taxation, CPA, and/or JD preferred.
In-depth knowledge of the electric utility industry and associated business issues.
Thorough knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting theory, tax law, tax accounting systems, tax audit management, as well as of general accounting theory (GAAP).
Excellent business, project leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day income tax accounting and compliance activities for the Pinnacle West Capital Corporation consolidated group.
Responsible for income tax accounting, federal and state income tax compliance, tax audits, tax research, tax planning support, and administration of tax systems.
Provides technical guidance and leadership to tax staff and partners with internal business units to support Company objectives and ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
Provide leadership to team of tax professionals to effectively direct work and deliver results in an environment consistent with APS cultural expectations and the vision for finance.
Manage day-to-day operations, providing direction to team members.
Serve as a subject matter resource for complex income tax accounting, compliance and technical tax matters.
Oversee preparation and review of ASC 740 income tax accounting and reporting, including current and deferred tax calculations, tax account reconciliations, financial statement disclosures, supporting documentation and related internal controls in accordance with GAAP, regulatory requirements and contractual requirements, as well as the development of tax accounting policies, procedures and accounting systems.
Manage federal and state income tax compliance activities, including return filings, estimated tax payments, tax correspondence and audits.
Coordinate responses to taxing authority examinations and information requests.
Ensure all filings, both informational and tax liability related, are made in a timely manner.
Lead and mentor staff by coaching employees, communicating feedback on performance, providing appropriate training, developing new practices, improving productivity and processes to business objectives.
Allocate decision making and responsibilities to appropriate levels and empower others to act.
Develop skills and competencies of others through effective developmental activities, focusing on performance and results.
Oversee tax depreciation and fixed asset tax accounting processes to ensure accurate recovery of the Company's investments and compliance with applicable tax regulations.
Maintain a high awareness of developments taking place in the utility tax field to assure the facilities, procedures and systems continue to be current and consistent with the industry.
Administer tax software applications (e.g., PowerTax, OneSource, PowerPlan Provision and tax research software solutions) to support tax accounting, compliance, reporting and research activities.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
Analyze proposed tax legislation, regulations, rulings and other developments affecting the Company.
Evaluate impacts on income tax accounting, compliance obligations, tax credits, and tax planning opportunities.
Recommend Company positions and provide technical support to other departments.
Supervise department staff in applying changes to Company operations.
Perform and review complex tax research, develop technical conclusions, document positions, and effectively communicate recommendations to management and business partners.
Provide draft tax and other language for transaction contracts and agreements.
Partner with other Finance and Accounting business units to evaluate tax impacts, support business initiatives and ensure accurate financial reporting.