Principal Accountant

NextEra Energy•Juno Beach, FL

About The Position

The Unregulated Property Accounting teams at FCOE are seeking a Principal Accountant to provide advanced accounting expertise, technical guidance, and leadership. The role develops accounting policy by analyzing GAAP and business practices, ensuring accounting treatment is practical, cost-beneficial, and accurately reflects the economic substance of business transactions. The Principal Accountant works with internal business partners and IBM MXDC resources to support departmental and organizational objectives, lead accounting activities, and improve operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
At least 6 years of experience.
Advanced ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting guidance, policies, and reporting requirements.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, ability to influence across functions, and demonstrated leadership without direct authority.
Ability to lead complex initiatives, drive process improvements, and manage competing priorities.
Strategic and analytical problem-solving skills, including anticipating challenges and developing practical solutions aligned with business objectives.
Commitment to ethical conduct, compliance, and sound financial stewardship.
Commitment to continuous professional development and excellence in execution.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Master's degree in Business Administration.
Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

Responsibilities

Build working relationships with internal business partners and IBM MXDC resources to align with departmental and organizational objectives.
Provide technical accounting guidance and mentorship, serving as a trusted resource and subject matter expert.
Analyze complex accounting transactions and business activities to ensure appropriate application of GAAP, company policy, and internal controls.
Use systems, reporting tools, and analytics to resolve complex issues and support decision-making.
Lead critical accounting activities and ensure timely, accurate execution of the accounting close process.
Review and approve accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for 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.
Analyze proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature.
Review changes in technical accounting literature, develop positions, and present them to management.
Monitor accounting issues under consideration by regulatory bodies and advise management of significant matters.
Ensure consistent application of accounting policies.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.