Technical Accounting Project Manager

NextEra Energy • Juno Beach, FL

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About The Position

This role is located at our headquarters in Juno Beach, FL and will report directly to the Manager of Accounting Policy and Research. He or she will serve all NextEra Energy, Inc. entities (including Florida Power & Light company and NextEra Energy Resources) as a technical accounting advisor to ensure that the companies are appropriately and consistently interpreting and applying relevant accounting literature to current and proposed transactions.

Requirements

• Extensive and current knowledge of GAAP
• Knowledge of accounting rules in derivatives, consolidations, business combinations, financial instruments and debt and equity financings
• Analysis and problem solving skills
• Commercial skills
• Communication skills (written and oral)
• Leadership and project management skills
• Work independently with little to no supervision
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point proficiency

Responsibilities

• Works with management to consider the accounting implications of alternative deal structures and supports business units with technical accounting on significant, unusual transactions.
• Review and approve or address issues and policy changes.
• Keeps senior management informed about potential changes in accounting rules being proposed by accounting standard setters, including the potential impact to the Companies' financial statements.
• Oversees and leads implementation of new accounting standards.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Utilities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees