Lashawn Jarrell

Lashawn Jarrell currently serves as the Senior Project Accountant at NextEra Energy Resources, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing the financial aspects of the company's extensive capital projects. Her responsibilities include detailed tracking of project budgets, cost analysis, and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations, which are critical for maintaining financial integrity and transparency. Lashawn’s expertise in general ledger management, invoicing, and management accounting enables her to provide accurate financial reporting and support strategic decision-making.

In her current role, Lashawn has been instrumental in leading key initiatives such as creating test scripts for the Polaris Project, which enhances project tracking and reporting efficiency. She also actively participates in weekly status meetings, providing comprehensive reports that monitor project milestones and ensure timely execution. Her involvement in NextEra’s acquisition of Gulf Power Company highlights her ability to support complex financial integrations and due diligence processes, especially within the Power Delivery division responsible for Transmission and Substation projects.

Promoted to a role within Property Accounting, Lashawn now oversees major capital projects, leveraging her skills in budgeting, cost reduction, and process optimization to drive operational efficiencies. Her proficiency in requirements and business analysis has been vital in identifying cost-saving opportunities and streamlining project workflows. Additionally, Lashawn’s experience in training team members and managing accounts receivable (AR) and journal entries underscores her comprehensive understanding of financial management within the energy sector. Her strategic focus on financial oversight, combined with her technical expertise, continues to contribute significantly to NextEra Energy Resources’ growth and operational excellence.