Accounting Manager

Requisition ID:  85032 

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!

Position Specific Description

Seeking an Accounting Manager for FPL storm responsible for all matters related to storm accounting and leadership of the financial support storm roles during FPL weather events.  This manager will be the finance/accounting leader at the FPL command center for pre-storm preparation and post-storm restoration including organization of finance/accounting storm resources during weather events, status reporting to the emergency response leadership team, and collaborating with operations to calculate and communicate total storm costs.  This leader must ensure the operating business units are provided strong and timely consultative support as necessary to enable their achievement of storm goals while ensuring that the financial data is accurately captured and properly reflected in the financial statements and regulatory reports of the enterprise.  In addition to supporting the executive team during weather events, the storm manager will also lead a direct team of 2 accountants in the on-going accounting and regulatory reporting activities required for storm activities. 

This role requires excellent communication, strong project management skills, and the flexibility to work the extended hours during weather events at the FPL Command Center.  This position reports to the Director of Regulated Property Accounting and results will be achieved by managing a direct team of 2 accountants and leading a large team of storm resources assembled during weather events . This role is eligible for straight time overtime pay during formal weather events.

Strong candidates should demonstrate proficiency in the following:

•    Make timely/effective business decisions based on key drivers

•    Ability to multi-task

•    Excellent oral and written communication skills

•    Leads by example; develops technical skills and leadership skills in staff

•    Ability to operate under pressure and deliver results under tight deadlines

•    Strong bias for action

•    Stimulates high performance standards

•    Provides a balanced risk assessment in critical decisions

•    Understands regulatory storm requirements