NextDecade

Manager, Project Operations Accounting

Houston, TX

full_time

About This Job

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 Manager, Project Operations Accounting is responsible for overseeing the accurate accounting and reporting of capital projects, fixed assets, and inventory in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role partners closely with project controls, operations, and finance teams to ensure financial integrity and alignment across project and operational activities. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting expertise, strong analytical skills, and a continuous improvement mindset to support NextDecade’s large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

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Oversee accounting for capital projects, including project cost tracking, accruals, and asset capitalization in accordance with U.S. GAAP

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Ensure accurate accounting and reporting for fixed assets, inventory balances, and cost of goods sold

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Work closely with project control and operations teams to understand activity drivers and ensure appropriate financial treatment

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Manage month-end close activities related to project and operations accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations

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Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation related to projects, fixed assets, inventory and operational costs

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Monitor compliance with accounting policies and procedures for project and inventory transactions

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Assist in developing and maintaining capital and inventory accounting policies, including useful lives, asset classes, and unit costing methodologies

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Identify and implement process and automation improvements across operational accounting areas

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Collaborate with FP&A, supply chain, and project controls teams to align financial reporting with operational drivers

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Support system implementations or enhancements related to asset and inventory modules in the ERP

Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred); CPA preferred

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6+ years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to capital project, fixed asset, or inventory accounting

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Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 360 (PPE), ASC 330 (Inventory), and ASC 842 (Leases)

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Experience working in an asset-intensive or inventory-driven environment (e.g., manufacturing, energy, infrastructure)

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Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and reporting tools

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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

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Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Requirements

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Experience with project controls, WBS structures, and construction accounting practices

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Familiarity with standard costing or weighted average inventory valuation methods

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Prior experience with SOX compliance and internal controls in a public company setting

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Experience with capital-intensive ERP modules or asset management systems

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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 recruiting@next-decade.com. 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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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