Principal Accountant

Requisition ID:  87637 

NextEra Energy Marketing is one of the nation’s leading electricity and natural gas marketers, and a key player in the energy markets in the United States and Canada. As a part of NextEra Energy Resources, we specialize in innovative energy strategies that maximize market value for our customers and stakeholders. Our team is skilled in market analysis, trading, risk management and delivering tailored customer solutions across North America. If you are a strategic thinker eager to make a significant impact in the fast-paced energy industry, join our team today.

Position Specific Description

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC is looking for a Principal Accountant reporting to our Director Accounting MTM, Reporting and Forecasting. 

In this role you will:

• Provide accounting support and reporting services to the energy trading and marketing business units
• Prepare financial reports that are in compliance with GAAP and adjusted earnings policies, in a timely manner, that accurately reflect the financial position, operating results and cash flows of NEE’s trading & marketing activities
• Maintain SOX Compliance by ensuring financial data integrity, monitoring and maintaining a strong control environment
• Be responsible for key parts of the mark to market (MTM) accounting function, which records commodity and treasury derivative transactions across the NEE organization 
• Provide support to management on the balance sheet, income statement and cash flow impact of various trading strategies and transactions

Specific Responsibilities

• Accounting and Financial Reporting
• Daily and monthly reporting of trading results including variance analysis on any trader P&L discrepancies
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Create and maintain Accounting Master Reference Data in the Energy Trading Accounting systems, including Legal Entities, Portfolios, Profit Centers and Charge Types
• Responsible for accurate and timely preparation of company derivative and fair value financial statement footnote disclosures 

Business Unit Financial Planning & Analysis Support

• Input monthly P&L forecast for trading business units based on analysis provided to and discussions with business unit leadership
• Prepare and submit forecasted balance sheet and cash flows 
• Deliver daily and monthly Trading P&L reporting, analyze variances, and review results with trade floor personnel 
• Prepare monthly budget vs. actual and variance explanations:
• Provide inputs for the Company’s interest rate swap forecasting process
• Provide Accounting and Financial support for operational questions, as needed

SOX compliance:

• Identify and report any compliance issues and maintain data integrity
• Lead, monitor and support audit requests timely and accurately

Ideal Candidate will have:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Proficient in SAP, Trading accounting systems and Microsoft Business Intelligence (MSBI)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with proven analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to effectively communicate guidance and recommendations to management
• Six Sigma and Process improvement mindset
• Ability to multi-task
• Expertise in Energy Trading Accounting
   

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:  NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC 
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. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

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