Requisition ID:  84253 

Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry?  Join our world-class team today! 

 

Position Specific Description

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.  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.
 
Must Have:

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

Job Overview

This job serves all NextEra Energy, Inc. entities to ensure that the companies are appropriately and consistently interpreting and applying relevant accounting literature to current and proposed transactions which directly impact the Companies’ financial statements and disclosures.

Job Duties & 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
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  Bachelor's Degree
•  Experience: 5+ years
•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred Qualifications

•  Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance
•  Master's - Business Administration

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

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