NextEra Energy - Juno Beach, FL

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Juno Beach, FL
10,001+ employees
Utilities

About the position

The Technical Accounting Project Manager role at NextEra Energy is a pivotal position located at the company's headquarters in Juno Beach, FL. This position reports directly to the Manager of Accounting Policy and Research and serves as a technical accounting advisor for all NextEra Energy, Inc. entities, including Florida Power & Light Company and NextEra Energy Resources. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure that the companies are interpreting and applying relevant accounting literature consistently and appropriately to current and proposed transactions. This is crucial as these transactions directly impact the financial statements and disclosures of the companies involved. In this role, the Technical Accounting Project Manager will collaborate with management to evaluate the accounting implications of various deal structures. This includes providing insights and recommendations on significant and unusual transactions, ensuring that all accounting practices align with the latest standards and regulations. The manager will also be responsible for keeping senior management informed about potential changes in accounting rules proposed by standard setters, assessing how these changes may affect the companies' financial statements. Additionally, the role involves overseeing and leading the implementation of new accounting standards, ensuring that all entities within NextEra Energy are compliant and up-to-date with the latest accounting practices. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and analysis, as well as strong communication skills to effectively convey complex accounting concepts to various stakeholders. The Technical Accounting Project Manager will also be expected to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating leadership and project management skills throughout their work.

Responsibilities

  • Works with management to consider the accounting implications of alternative deal structures
  • 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
  • Supports business units with technical accounting on significant, unusual transactions
  • Reviews and approves or addresses issues and policy changes
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Extensive and current knowledge of GAAP
  • Knowledge of accounting rules in derivatives, consolidations, business combinations, financial instruments and debt and equity financings
  • Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Commercial skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Leadership and project management skills
  • Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Master's degree in Business Administration

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance provided if applicable
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