Strategic Income Tax Manager — Utilities Leadership

Tucson Electric Power Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Electric Power Company seeks a Manager of Income Taxes to oversee income tax functions for UNS Energy and affiliates, including compliance, financial reporting, planning support, and risk management. This role applies tax expertise across federal, state, and local laws and guides transactions and regulatory matters.

The position leads the preparation of ASC 740 components, tax returns, forecasts, and audits, while serving as a primary contact for external auditors and authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 accounting credits from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of directly related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of income tax law and accounting, including regulatory guidance
• Ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of tax strategy, including tax rate management and planning initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Rates, Treasury, and operations to support business decisions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support compliance, including tax components of filings and rate proceedings.
• Advise on automation and modernization of tax processes and data accessibility.
• Coordinate tax compliance and reporting, ensuring timely filings and accurate disclosures.

Skills

Leadership

Tax expertise

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

SOX controls

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 accounting credits

CPA license

Job description

Tucson Electric Power Company seeks a Manager of Income Taxes to oversee income tax functions for UNS Energy and affiliates, including compliance, financial reporting, planning support, and risk management. This role applies tax expertise across federal, state, and local laws and guides transactions and regulatory matters.

The position leads the preparation of ASC 740 components, tax returns, forecasts, and audits, while serving as a primary contact for external auditors and authorities.