Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Join a dynamic team at FPL Energy Services (FPLES), driving smart, reliable, and affordable energy services. Be part of a business that thrives on innovation, customer focus, and a culture of excellence. Help shape the future of energy services.

Position Specific Description

The Accounting Manager's key responsibilities will include oversight of day to day accounting operations, analyzing and reviewing internal financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and regulatory accounting requirements, project management oversight, and support of FPL Energy Services (FPLES) initiatives. This includes the performance of independent research and analytical activities as specified by senior management. The ideal candidate will have strong familiarity with GAAP and SEC regulations, a willingness to learn regulatory accounting requirements, and an ability to build productive working relationships across the organization in a positive and collaborative manner.

Specific Responsibilities :

Oversight of FPL Energy Services accounting team

Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of monthly and quarterly financial results

Oversight and development of FPLES accounting processes and internal controls

Ensure the overall accounting accuracy of FPLES business lines and special projects across multiple reporting entities

Support commercial and residential business lines by providing accurate and timely accounting conclusions in support of current and new product initiatives

Act as FPLES liaison for accounting implementations

Miscellaneous Responsibilities :

Conduct reporting and / or accounting research projects as assigned

Maintains good understanding of, and applies, GAAP, SEC Regulations, Sarbanes-Oxley, and related company policies, practices and procedures.

Presentation of accounting areas / issues to concisely and clearly articulate to senior management

Identifying and recommending changes to processes to enhance the accuracy of accounting data and / or efficiency of the department.

Project management skills inclusive of setting timelines / project plan, establishing assignments / priorities, and delivering according to project plan.

Responsible for SOX compliance, including design and effectiveness of the assigned SOX processes.

Job Overview

Employees in this job manage and coordinate a unique accounting function and lead complex accounting projects.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Prepares financial reports that are in compliance with GAAP and FERC, in a timely manner, to accurately reflect the financial position of the Company

Provides accounting oversight to businesses and departments within the Company and ensures proper controls are in place for accurate financial reporting

Ensures financial data integrity through the implementation and maintenance of a strong control environment

Keeps abreast of, and applies GAAP, SEC regulations, and relevant company policies, practices, and procedures

Manages professional staff, and effectively communicates and executes performance management

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Experience : 8+ years

Supervisor / Management Experience : 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Master's - Business Administration

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

Employee Group : Exempt

Employee Type : Full Time

Job Category : Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics

Organization : FPL Energy Services, Inc

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.