Sr. Manager Corporate Accounting

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, Corporate Accounting leads the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role oversees core accounting areas, supports external audits, and partners across functions to drive alignment and process improvements. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership and operational agility to help scale a high-performing accounting function in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting 
• Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and journal entries in compliance with U.S. GAAP 
• Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements and internal management reports 
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures that align with internal controls and external reporting requirements 
• Manage key accounting areas such as accruals, fixed assets, leases, intercompany transactions, and equity-based compensation 
• Support external audits and coordinate with auditors to ensure timely completion of audit requests 
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk within the accounting function 
• Partner with FP&A, tax, treasury, and other departments to ensure alignment and accuracy in financial reporting 
• Support special projects such as system implementations, policy rollouts, or M&A integration activities 
• Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing accounting function

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred); CPA strongly preferred 
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and corporate roles 
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX 404) 
• Experience managing accounting close processes in a complex organizational environment 
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and reporting tools (e.g., Blackline, Workiva) 
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills 
• Strong leadership presence and ability to work cross-functionally with finance and business teams 

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in a publicly traded company 
• Background in Big 4 public accounting 
• Familiarity with lease and fixed asset accounting under ASC 842 and ASC 360 
• Experience in high-growth or transformation-stage companies 

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 filin