LAUNCH: Financial Leadership Dev Program Associate

Financial Leadership Dev Program AssociateNextEra Energy's talented and diverse finance, accounting and business services organizations provide great value to the organization and its stakeholders. Due to the continuing growth of our renewable energy generation business, NextEra Energy is recruiting finance and accounting professionals at the beginning of their careers with the aim of developing them into our future leaders. The Finance & Accounting Rotational Development Program associates will start in August 2027. This is an associate level role - Early start could be available. Learn more about the Finance & Accounting Rotational Development Program and our company HERE.Rotation associates are full-time and based in the Juno Beach/Jupiter/West Palm Beach area. This 3-year leadership rotational development program consisting of three unique 12-month rotations will expose the Rotation Associate to critical finance and accounting functions in our corporate centers of excellence or business operations of electricity-generating facilities and the growing renewable energy industry.Degree: Finance, accounting, or business-related degree preferred. Rotation associates interact with experts in their disciplines while learning finance & accounting best practices in roles such as: Accounting Center of Excellence (COE) Financial Planning & Analysis / Trust Fund Investments COE Accounting Florida Power & Light Finance NextEra Energy Resources Finance Tax Accounting & Forecasting Treasury Nuclear Business Operations Power Generation Business Services Power Delivery Business Services Investor Relations Internal Audit Credit & Risk OperationsAfter three years and three rotations, upon successful completion of the program, graduates are placed in a role that best matches their interests and supports the needs of the business. NextEra Energy's finance and accounting organizations support business units such as renewable energy development (wind, solar, battery storage), power generation, power marketing & trading, power delivery, customer service, IT, HR and others. In collaboration with a trained management team, the candidate will:Learn and understand the businessKey operational driversFinance/accounting issues for assigned functional area(s)Related market forcesUnderstand the finance/accounting impact of business transactions; ensure compliance with GAAP requirementsDemonstrate initiative, a strong drive to succeed, take ownership of assigned tasks and meet aggressive deadlines related to the finance, accounting, forecasting and reporting processesBuild strong working relationships across the organization to ensure the proper accounting, consolidation and reporting of assigned functional areasSupport internal and external reporting functions (such as 10-K, 10-Q, management reporting, etc.)Comply with all Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) processesExecute special projects (e.g., software implementations, Six Sigma projects, Agile projects, process automation, implementation of new accounting standards)Performs other job-related duties as assignedThe ideal candidate will possess the following performance attributes and competencies: Leadership aptitude – desire and initiative to ultimately progress into a team leadership role; often demonstrated by involvement as a leader in student organizations. Team player – collaborative orientation; focused on team success over personal gain Driven – self-motivated; committed to excellence and personal growth Problem solver – ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions Professional skills – excellent communication skills and a bias for action Innovation mindset – interest in learning new things and applying knowledge to create innovative solutions Process & project management – strong planning and organizational skills Integrity – compliance with all legal, regulatory, and company rules and policiesFinance & Accounting Rotational Development Program associates further develop these competencies: Technical skills – researching, interpreting and applying finance/accounting rules and policies Analytical skills – identifying anomalies and explaining core variance drivers Communication and presentation skills Financial reporting – preparing financial statements and drafting footnotes Internal controls – understanding and complying with the internal controls environment Leadership – ability to utilize leadership skills in a collaborative team environmentTake charge of your career! Come learn and grow with the renewable energy industry leader!