Hybrid Accounting Consultant: SOX & Internal Controls

APS (Arizona Public Service); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Arizona Public Service seeks an Accounting Consultant for SOX and Internal Controls to provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters, internal controls, and financial processes that support sound business decisions. By partnering with leaders across the organization, you will strengthen financial governance, manage risk, and ensure APS can continue delivering reliable service.

The role will analyze accounting issues, maintain critical accounting systems, and advise leadership on

Qualifications

• Strong accounting expertise handling complex issues, financial reporting and internal controls.
• SOX compliance and control environments knowledge with risk assessment.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and drive recommendations.
• Strong communication and consulting skills to influence leaders.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with integrity and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports and respond to requests.
• Analyze and reconcile accounts and maintain reporting systems.
• Conduct complex economic studies to evaluate issues and alternatives.
• Model financial activity to forecast targets and budgets.
• Support regulatory strategies, analyses and findings.
• Contribute to accounting policies and procedures including FERC regulations.

Skills

Accounting expertise

SOX/compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

BS in accounting/related

MS/CPA preferred

Job description

Arizona Public Service seeks an Accounting Consultant for SOX and Internal Controls to provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters, internal controls, and financial processes that support sound business decisions. By partnering with leaders across the organization, you will strengthen financial governance, manage risk, and ensure APS can continue delivering reliable service.

The role will analyze accounting issues, maintain critical accounting systems, and advise leadership on