Technical Accounting Project Manager

NextEra Energy • Juno Beach, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Accounting Project Manager serves the entities of NextEra Energy, Inc. by ensuring consistent and appropriate interpretation and application of accounting literature to current and proposed transactions that affect financial statements and disclosures. As part of the Accounting Advisory Group, the role works with business, commercial, finance, and legal teams on complex transactions and emerging business opportunities, including deal structures, investments, joint ventures, acquisitions, financings, leases, and revenue arrangements. The position evaluates accounting implications, researches and applies relevant guidance, develops practical solutions, and communicates conclusions to accounting and non-accounting stakeholders. It also monitors proposed accounting-rule changes and keeps senior management informed about potential impacts. The role is based at the company headquarters in Juno Beach, Florida, and reports directly to the Director of Technical Accounting.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience; the position-specific description identifies 6+ years of public accounting experience or a combination of public accounting and industry experience in accounting research, technical accounting, and/or financial reporting.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Demonstrated interest in the energy industry, deal structuring, complex accounting, and transaction-based activities.
• Desire to develop deep and current knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and resolve emerging issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly and practically.
• Strong leadership, project management, and collaboration skills, with a commitment to contributing to a high-performing team.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Previous technical accounting experience.
• Exposure to technical accounting matters such as consolidations, business combinations, investments, leases, revenue recognition, financial instruments, debt, and equity financings.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Master of Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Work with management to consider the accounting implications of alternative deal structures.
• Evaluate accounting implications of proposed and existing transactions, research relevant accounting guidance, and develop practical solutions to complex accounting issues.
• Communicate accounting conclusions clearly to accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
• Keep senior management informed about potential changes in accounting rules proposed by accounting standard setters, including potential effects on company financial statements.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager