Technical Accounting Project Manager, Commodities

Requisition ID:  71486 

NextEra Energy Marketing is one of the nation’s leading electricity and natural gas marketers. We are responsible for electricity and fuel management for all of NextEra Energy Resources’ generation fleet, which includes the largest renewable energy portfolio in North America. We also provide marketing and trading services to electric and gas utilities, municipalities, cooperatives and other load-serving entities, as well as to owners of electric generation facilities. Are you interested in customizing power and gas solutions to meet each client’s needs? Join our world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

NextEra is seeking to hire an Technical Accounting Project Manager to perform accounting due diligence and research functions for NextEra Energy commodity and commodity-related business activities with a focus on derivative, lease, revenue recognition, consolidation (VIE) and fair value issues surrounding structured commodity contracts.

This individual will utilize technical accounting skills in conjunction with in-depth knowledge of the energy markets and products while analyzing complex energy transactions.

Position Description:

• Lead and own the accounting due diligence process for each assigned deal
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of derivative, lease, revenue recognition and fair value guidance and related GAAP such as consolidation (VIEs), etc.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of transacting, products and markets
• Implement NextEra’s existing accounting policies and draft new policies as needed
• Read and understand structured commodity and commodity-related contracts
• Determine the appropriate derivative, lease and revenue accounting treatment for contracts
• Prepare and maintain written documentation of these contracts, including positions papers and standard documentation
• Respond to transaction review requests and manage process with commercial personnel
• Identify and analyze key provisions in contracts to reach a conclusion
• Resolve complex accounting issues related to transactions
• Articulate positions taken on these issues to team leader and commercial personnel
• Maintain strong working relationships with front office personnel, attorneys, internal accounting personnel and internal and external auditors
• Manage multiple tasks and projects
• Work with internal and external auditors
• Perform additional due diligence and research projects

Minimum Qualifications – Required.

• Undergraduate Accounting degree or Masters in Accounting
• Licensed CPA
• 6 years total post-undergraduate work experience
• 2 years with audit firm
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Analytical skills for applying technical GAAP to complex transactions
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Process management skills
• Ability to negotiate with internal customers
• Ability to work independently and within team environment
• Self-motivation and sense of ownership and responsibility
• Willingness and aptitude for reading and understanding complex transactions, products and commercial drivers
• Willingness and aptitude for working with technical accounting guidance

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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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