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NextEra Energy Sr Financial Controller - EverBright in Houston, Texas
Sr Financial Controller - EverBright
Date: Apr 16, 2026
Location(s): Houston, TX, US, 77002
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 94613
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Position Specific Description
The Senior Financial Controller is responsible for leading key finance activities for EverBright’s residential solar and battery systems. The role supports accurate and timely internal and external reporting, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, and select activities within the monthly close and treasury processes. The Senior Financial Controller provides clear, data-driven insight to stakeholders across Finance, internal business stakeholders, senior leadership, and external investors.
Daily Responsibilities
Support the monthly close by preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned areas; analyze results and resolve variances.
Prepare monthly forecasts and perform variance analysis versus actuals; identify key drivers and communicate implications.
Prepare and maintain internal and external reporting packages, including reporting required under financing and partnership agreements.
Maintain and enhance financial models and reporting tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.
Provide support for financings, including due diligence requests and preparation of materials for third-party lenders and investors.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, responding to inquiries, and assisting with process/control improvements.
Perform ad hoc analyses, reporting, and special projects, including process improvement and technology initiatives.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, or related finance roles.
Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and variance explanation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Highly Preferred
Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA
CFA
Core Competencies
Financial reporting, controls, and close execution
Forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
Financial modeling and analytical problem solving
Stakeholder communication and relationship management
Job Overview
Employees in this role are responsible for performing key financial functions for an assigned portfolio of electric generating facilities, including internal and external reporting, budgeting and forecasting, business analytics and certain aspects of the monthly close process and treasury functions. Individuals provide effective, timely and actionable financial information and business analytics on the facilities in their portfolios including monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and analysis on the financial performance of the electric generating facilities, treasury management, as well as ad hoc reporting and analysis as required. Employees in this position apply strong analytical skills to identify and evaluate operational and business issues that impact financial performance and effectively communicate the results to various stakeholders, including business partners in other areas of finance as well as senior management and outside investors.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Prepares and analyzes monthly forecasts, including the evaluation of assumptions, to ensure effective, timely, and actionable financial information
Prepares timely and accurate internal and external operating reports, and other discrete reporting as required by financing and partnership agreements
Develops and maintains complex financial models for financings and partnerships, including due diligence support and pro forma development
Provides high-quality analytics and valuable variance commentary on actual and forecasted financial information
Prepares ad hoc financial analyses, reports and models as required (scenario/impact analysis on potential transactions and business decisions)
Prepares presentations for third-party lenders/investors
Participates in special projects such as software implementation initiatives and process improvement/Six Sigma projects
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance/ Business
Experience: 4+ years
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s - Accounting / Finance
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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