Leader Income Tax

Summary

This Leader position reports into the Manager Income Tax.

Leads 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.

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Special Skills knowledge or Qualifications

• 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.

Major Accountabilities

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Lead and mentor staff by coaching employees, communicating feedback on performance, providing appropriate training, developing new practices, improving productivity and processes to business objectives.
5. 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.
6. Oversee tax depreciation and fixed asset tax accounting processes to ensure accurate recovery of the Company's investments and compliance with applicable tax regulations.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Perform and review complex tax research, develop technical conclusions, document positions, and effectively communicate recomendations to management and business partners.
11. Provide draft tax and other language for transaction contracts and agreements.
12. Partner with other Finance and Accounting business units to evaluate tax impacts, support business initiatives and ensure accurate financial reporting. 

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.