Principal Internal Auditor

NextEra Energy, Inc.; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Principal Internal Auditor to oversee full audit processes from risk prioritization and planning through fieldwork and reporting. The role emphasizes technical accounting, control assessment, and cross-functional collaboration across the organization.

The position requires strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, with exposure to SOX testing, internal audits, consultations, and investigations. Relocation is possible if applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in accounting/finance required.
• Industry experience in accounting, procurement, compliance, and/or risk preferred.
• Strong communication skills in both written and oral forms.
• Leadership skills to foster insightful relationships across teams.
• Strong Excel and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops new or modified audit standards or recommendations to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Directs large, complex audit projects by defining scope, making recommendations, and writing audit reports.
• Conducts audits independently or with minimal supervision.
• Writes audit reports with minimal changes required.
• Mentors new and intermediate Internal Auditors.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

Written and oral communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Principal Internal Auditor

Date: Oct 30, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 98379

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

Employees in this role will engage in the full audit process, from prioritizing risks and planning to fieldwork and communicating results. A successful candidate will have:

a b achelors and/or masters degree in accounting /finance

i ndustry experience in accounting , procurement, compliance, and/or risk

strong communication

strong leadership skills fostering insightful relationships

critical thinking and technical expertise

solid written and oral communication skills

strong excel and analytical skills

a smart brevity mindset

This role offers exposure to many areas of the company, making each day unique. Internal Audit handles SOX testing, internal audits, consultations, and investigations as needed. Employees partner with the company as risks change or needs arise.

Job Overview

Employees in this job possess and apply their comprehensive knowledge of the Company's Internal Audit principles, practices and procedures to plan, conduct and complete the most complex, confidential or high risk assignments and investigations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops new or modified standards or recommends modifications to existing audit processes to enhance the effectiveness of audits
• Directs large, complex audit projects by developing project scope, making recommendations and writing audit reports
• Conducts audits independently or with minimal supervision
• Writes audit reports with minimal changes required
• Provides mentoring to new and Intermediate Internal Auditors
• Performs Sarbanes-Oxley testing as necessary
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

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: Audit
Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, 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 [e-mail] , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami