Director, Internal Audit

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Date: May 4, 2026

Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

Company: NextEra Energy

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

 

Position Specific Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Director of Internal Audit to join our dynamic Internal Audit team. This role will be responsible overseeing and managing an internal audit team that focuses on IT auditing and consulting and supports financial audits, SOX testing, and other projects. As the Director of Internal Audit, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness of our internal controls, identifying areas of improvement, and making recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and risk management. This position works closely with employees and leaders across the company, so strong communications and interpersonal skills are required. Successful candidates should also have strong project management, process improvement, and analytical skills. 

Job Overview

This job Identifies, evaluates, and improves the effectiveness of company governance, risk management, and financial reporting controls and operational efficiencies.

Job Duties & Responsibilities


•   Oversees and directs a team of internal auditors responsible for multiple audits, SOX control testing and related reporting
•   Meets and consults with business unit management on audit related matters
•   Advises and provides insight to Executive Management on related audit findings
•   Presents Audit Committee with an independent appraisal of the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s system of internal controls
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications


•  High School Grad / GED
•  Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
•  Experience:10+ years
•  Supervisor/Management Experience:5+ years

Preferred Qualifications


•  Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
•  Master's Degree

 

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:  Audit
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

 

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. 

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. 

 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

 


Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

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