Technical Accounting Project Manager

Technical Accounting Project ManagerJoining NextEra's Accounting Advisory Group provides a unique opportunity to build a career at one of the nation's leading energy companies while working on complex and high-impact transactions at the forefront of the growth of the U.S. energy industry. The Accounting Advisory Group partners closely with business, commercial, finance, and legal teams to provide clear, practical, and technically sound accounting advice on significant transactions and emerging business opportunities. This role offers the opportunity to apply and further develop technical accounting expertise while building strong business acumen in a fast-paced and evolving industry. You will work directly with a broad group of stakeholders, including senior management, and help the business navigate complex accounting and financial reporting considerations in a way that supports the company's growth objectives. No two projects in this role will be the same. As part of the Accounting Advisory Group, you will evaluate the accounting implications of proposed and existing transactions, research and apply relevant accounting guidance, develop practical solutions to complex issues, and communicate conclusions clearly to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.

The role requires intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to balance technical accounting requirements with business partner expectations. The ideal candidate will have:A demonstrated interest in the energy industry, deal structuring, complex accounting, and transaction-based activities6+ years of public accounting experience or a combination of public accounting and industry experience in accounting research, technical accounting, and/or financial reportingA desire to develop deep and current knowledge of U.S. GAAPPrior exposure to technical accounting matters, including areas such as consolidations, business combinations, investments, leases, revenue recognition, financial instruments, debt, and equity financingsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and resolve emerging issues in a fast-paced environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly and practicallyStrong leadership, project management, and collaboration skills, with a commitment to contributing to a high-performing teamThe ability to work independently with limited supervisionProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointPrevious technical accounting experience is a plus, but we are primarily interested in highly motivated individuals who are intellectually curious, business-minded, and capable of solving complex problemsThis role is located at our headquarters in Juno Beach, FL and will report directly to the Director of Technical Accounting.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 structuresKeeps senior management informed about potential changes in accounting rules being proposed by accounting standard setters, including the potential impact to the Companies' financial statementsPerforms other job-related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's DegreeExperience: 5+ yearsCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's - Accounting / FinanceMaster's - Business AdministrationNextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.