Principal Financial Controller - EverBright

NextEra Energy•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Financial Controller is responsible for leading key finance activities for EverBright’s residential solar and battery systems. The role supports accurate and timely internal and external reporting, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, and select activities within the monthly close and treasury process. The Principal Financial Controller provides clear, data-driven insight to stakeholders across Finance, internal business stakeholders, senior leadership, and external investors with limited supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, or related finance roles.
Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and variance explanation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance/ Business
Experience: 6+ years

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA
CFA
Master’s - Accounting / Finance
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Responsibilities

Support the monthly close by preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned areas; analyze results and resolve variances.
Prepare monthly forecasts and perform variance analysis versus actuals; identify key drivers and communicate implications.
Prepare and maintain internal and external reporting packages, including reporting required under financing and partnership agreements.
Maintain and enhance financial models and reporting tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.
Provide support for financings, including due diligence requests and preparation of materials for third-party lenders and investors.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, responding to inquiries, and assisting with process/control improvements.
Perform ad hoc analyses, reporting, and special projects, including process improvement and technology initiatives.
Prepares and analyzes monthly forecasts, including the evaluation of assumptions, to ensure effective, timely, and actionable financial information.
Prepares timely and accurate internal and external operating reports, and other discrete reporting as required by financing and partnership agreements.
Develops and maintains complex financial models for financings and partnerships, including due diligence support and pro forma development.
Provides high-quality analytics and valuable variance commentary on actual and forecasted financial information.
Prepares ad hoc financial analyses, reports and models as required (scenario/impact analysis on potential transactions and business decisions).
Prepares presentations for third-party lenders/investors.
Participates in special projects such as software implementation initiatives and process improvement/Six Sigma projects.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.