Sr Financial Controller - NextEra

NextEra Energy•Juno Beach, FL

About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (NEER) is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to join its Debt Financing Group within the Finance team. The group works with NEER’s broader finance team and other business units to manage a portfolio of renewable project financings, including debt, tax equity, and other structured equity financings. Its work spans the project finance life cycle, from pre-construction forecasting and initial deal structuring through servicing, reporting, optimization, and post-term restructuring. The group supports NEER’s renewable project portfolio by providing investors and management with timely, reliable, and strategic information for financing decisions. The Senior Financial Controller performs financial functions for an assigned portfolio of electric generating facilities. The role includes internal and external reporting, budgeting and forecasting, business analytics, parts of the monthly close process, and treasury functions. The employee provides timely and actionable information on facility financial performance through monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and analysis, treasury management, and ad hoc work. The position also evaluates operational and business issues affecting financial performance and communicates results to finance partners, senior management, and outside investors. The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, analytical, eager to learn complex technical concepts, takes ownership of an assigned portfolio, and works effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
At least 4 years of experience.
Strong analytical skills.
Ability to communicate financial results effectively to stakeholders, including finance partners, senior management, and outside investors.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Work with Treasury to execute initial fundings and maturity pay-offs.
Track and report financing and compliance metrics to stakeholders, including Debt Service Coverage Ratio calculations.
Manage cash, service debt, make interest and swap payments, and coordinate equity distributions across active financings.
Account for and forecast earnings and cash flows related to current and future project financings.
Work with accounting, reporting, and forecasting groups to record, report, and forecast financing activities.
Support the Project Finance Compliance group in addressing lender questions.
Conduct ad hoc analyses of emerging financing needs and strategic opportunities.
Support strategic early buyout and pay-off transactions to execute operational and credit strategies.
Serve as a project financing subject matter expert for new deals and acquisitions or divestitures.
Identify and implement process improvements related to project financings.
Prepare and analyze monthly forecasts, including evaluating assumptions.
Prepare timely and accurate internal and external operating reports and other reporting required by financing and partnership agreements.
Develop and maintain complex financial models for financings and partnerships, including due diligence support and pro forma development.
Provide financial analytics and variance commentary on actual and forecasted information.
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and models, including scenario and impact analyses for potential transactions and business decisions.
Prepare presentations for third-party lenders and investors.
Participate in special projects, including software implementation and process improvement or Six Sigma projects.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.