Principal Accountant

NextEra Energy•Juno Beach, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unregulated Property Accounting teams at FCOE seek a skilled Principal Accountant to join their dynamic organization. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and coordination skills to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced accounting knowledge, provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters, and lead initiatives that drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be able to: • Foster strong working relationships with internal business partners and IBM MXDC resources to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives • Provide technical guidance and mentorship while serving as a trusted accounting resource and subject matter expert • Analyze complex accounting transactions and business activities to ensure appropriate application of GAAP, company policy, and internal controls • Leverage systems, reporting tools, and analytics to resolve complex issues and support informed decision-making • Lead critical accounting activities and ensure the timely and accurate execution of the accounting close process • Review and approve accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance • Research complex accounting matters, develop recommendations, and communicate conclusions to management • Lead process improvement initiatives and support internal and external reporting requirements in a rapidly evolving business environment The ideal candidate will possess the following performance attributes and competencies: • Driven – committed to continuous professional development and excellence in execution • Problem Solver – strategic and analytical thinker who anticipates challenges, evaluates impacts, and develops practical solutions aligned with business objectives • Professional Skills – exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, ability to influence across functions, and demonstrated leadership without direct authority • Technical Skills – advanced ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting guidance, policies, and reporting requirements • Process & Project Management – proven ability to lead complex initiatives, drive process improvements, and manage competing priorities • Integrity – unwavering commitment to ethical conduct, compliance, and sound financial stewardship Job Overview Employees in this role develop accounting policy through analysis of GAAP and business practices. Ensures accounting treatment is practical, cost-beneficial and accurately portrays the economic substance of business transactions. Job Duties & Responsibilities • Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature • Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions and present to management • Maintains awareness of accounting issues being considered by regulatory bodies and advises management of important matters • Ensures consistent application of accounting policies • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business
Experience: 6+ years

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Master's - Business Administration
Master's - Accounting / Finance
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Responsibilities

Foster strong working relationships with internal business partners and IBM MXDC resources to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives
Provide technical guidance and mentorship while serving as a trusted accounting resource and subject matter expert
Analyze complex accounting transactions and business activities to ensure appropriate application of GAAP, company policy, and internal controls
Leverage systems, reporting tools, and analytics to resolve complex issues and support informed decision-making
Lead critical accounting activities and ensure the timely and accurate execution of the accounting close process
Review and approve accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance
Research complex accounting matters, develop recommendations, and communicate conclusions to management
Lead process improvement initiatives and support internal and external reporting requirements in a rapidly evolving business environment
Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature
Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions and present to management
Maintains awareness of accounting issues being considered by regulatory bodies and advises management of important matters
Ensures consistent application of accounting policies
Performs other job-related duties as assigned