Accounting Manager

NextEra Energy, Inc•Houston, TX

64d

About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific Description We operate over 3,000 oil and gas wells across Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. As a key leader in our Accounting team, you'll oversee financial reporting and accounting for our Upstream business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA
10+ years of oil & gas accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
Strong command of GAAP and ability to research and resolve technical accounting issues.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex, large data sets; SQL experience
SAP experience
Oil and gas accounting software experience
Proven experience managing geographically distributed teams (Houston and offshore).

Responsibilities

Lead near term transformation project to overhaul existing processes for uploading transactions from oil and gas software to ERP
Establish new analytical processes, spanning revenue and property related processes
Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
Lead technical accounting support for upstream operations.
Lead general ledger management for upstream entities consolidated under NextEra Energy Resources.
Direct monthly close cycles, quarterly and annual reporting.
Oversee Fixed Asset accounting, including DD&A and impairment assessments.
Ensure timely asset capitalization and accurate capex reporting
Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion.
Maintain SOX compliance for financial reporting and fixed asset controls.
Conduct monthly revenue and leasehold operating accrual-to-actual analysis.
Prepare monthly financial statement reviews and present findings to senior leadership.
Analyze financial performance across revenue, operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
Drive performance management and foster effective communication across locations.