Sr. Manager, Financial Reporting

ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION 

NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure, low-cost, and sustainable energy solutions through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction and carbon capture and storage infrastructure. Through our subsidiaries, we are developing and constructing the Rio Grande LNG natural gas liquefaction and export facility near Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 48 MTPA of potential liquefaction capacity currently under construction or in development. We are also developing a potential carbon capture and storage project at the facility that is expected to make meaningful impacts toward a lower carbon future. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE 

The Sr. Manager, Financial Reporting is responsible forleading the preparation and filing of SEC reports and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal reporting standards. This role partners cross-functionally with Legal, Investor Relations, and Finance teams to deliver accurate, transparent disclosures and support key external communications. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, strong attention to detail, and a drive for continuous improvement in a fast-paced, public company environment. 

• Lead the preparation and filing of all SEC reports, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, earnings releases, and related XBRL tagging 
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal reporting policies 
• Manage and review quarterly footnote disclosures, MD&A, and other supporting schedules 
• Coordinate with external auditors during quarterly reviews and year-end audits 
• Serve as a subject matter expert on technical accounting issues, providing guidance on new accounting pronouncements and complex transactions (e.g., equity, revenue recognition, impairments) 
• Partner with Legal and Investor Relations on external communications and earnings-related disclosures 
• Drive continuous improvement in the financial reporting process, including implementing automation, strengthening internal controls, and maintaining reporting templates 
• Support internal stakeholders (e.g., tax, treasury, FP&A) with ad hoc financial data, disclosure research, and board materials 
• Lead or support special projects, including accounting policy development, system upgrades, and M&A integration 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required); CPA strongly preferred 
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3+ years in financial reporting (for a public company or with a Big 4 firm, preferred) 
• Strong technical accounting foundation with in-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements 
• Experience preparing or reviewing XBRL filings and using financial reporting systems (e.g., Workiva, Oracle, SAP, or similar) 
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex accounting topics for non-finance audiences 
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 

• Experience with SOX 404 compliance and internal control frameworks 
• Exposure to complex accounting areas such as stock-based compensation, business combinations, and derivatives 
• Prior experience in a high-growth or transformation-stage public company 

Work Environment 

This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc.This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with ADA-recognized disabilities to perform the essential functions for the job.

·  Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary.

·  Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions.

·  While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear.

·  The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

·  Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities.

·  Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

*In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NEXTDECADE VALUES

·  Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us.

·  Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do.

·  Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions.

·  Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work.

·  Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders.

·  Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed.

NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.