Lead Financial Reporting Analyst

Requisition ID: 96010 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 Florida Power and Light is looking to add a Lead External Financial Reporting Analyst to their External Reporting & Compliance team for our Juno Beach, FL headquarters. The responsibilities for the Lead External Financial Reporting Analyst will include the following: Handle all aspects of SEC reporting including data gathering and analysis, drafting and comment resolution (Form 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K). Participate in quarterly due diligence meetings and identify and evaluate issues for disclosures. Takes the lead role in preparing accurate, timely and meaningful financial information and analyses, develop disclosures and supporting documentation for all SEC filings, including business section, financial statement footnotes and certain areas of management’s discussion and analysis. Work closely with the members of the Disclosure Committee, executives, internal and external legal counsel, investor relations, corporate finance, corporate communications, business unit senior management and key financial personnel and external auditors. Stay abreast of financial reporting and regulatory developments which could impact the company, including implementing new disclosures resulting from changes in authoritative accounting guidance issued by FASB, SEC, EITF and other regulatory bodies. Identify issues and implement recommendations related to financial reporting and process improvement, including review and analysis of competitor financial filings to develop reporting best practices. Review certain internal communications and external financial reports for reasonableness and accuracy and to ensure compliance with Regulation FD and the SEC’s non-GAAP rules, as well as overall consistency with other company filings, communications and website. Documents to be reviewed include earnings releases, earnings call scripts, external presentations, including those to security analysts, and debt and equity offering documents. In addition, takes lead role in preparing script for due diligence calls with underwriters for financing transactions. Assist with preparation of Audit Committee and Board of Director reporting. Coordination of SOX testing related to quarterly and annual filings. Job Overview Employees in this role develop accounting policy through analysis of GAAP and business practices. Ensures accounting treatment is practical, cost-beneficial and accurately portrays the economic substance of business transactions. Job Duties & Responsibilities Analyzes proposed transactions for structure and proper accounting treatment under authoritative accounting literature Reviews changes in technical accounting literature, develops positions and present to management Maintains awareness of accounting issues being considered by regulatory bodies and advises management of important matters Ensures consistent application of accounting policies Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance / Business Experience: 6+ years Preferred Qualifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Master's - Business Administration Master's - Accounting / Finance Certified Management Accountant (CMA) NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Employee Group: Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics Organization: Florida Power & Light Company Relocation Provided: No 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. 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