Technical Accounting Project Manager

About the position

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and dependable electricity to over 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation's cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy! This role is located at our headquarters in Juno Beach, FL and will report directly to the Director/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. Works with management to consider the accounting implications of alternative deal structures and supports business units with technical accounting on significant, unusual transactions, by using different research resources including artificial intelligence. 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical accounting advisor for NextEra Energy, Inc. entities.
• Ensure appropriate interpretation and application of accounting literature.
• Work with management on accounting implications of deal structures.
• Support business units with technical accounting on significant transactions.
• Review and approve policy changes and address issues.
• Keep senior management informed about changes in accounting rules.
• Oversee and lead implementation of new accounting standards.

Requirements

• Extensive and current knowledge of GAAP
• Knowledge of accounting rules in consolidations, equity method investments, leases, revenue recognition, property and capitalization, derivatives, 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 collaboratively with technical accounting colleagues and controller groups
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint