Business Manager

NAES•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Manager oversees financial reporting, budgeting, accounting, procurement, contract administration, and materials management at the Tejas Energy Center in Houston, Texas. The role manages accounts payable, operating and capital budgets, monthly forecasting, financial close support, cost analysis, inventory control, payroll administration, and site document control. Working closely with the Plant Manager, NAES Corporate departments, and the Owner, the Business Manager supports accurate financial reporting, effective cost controls, and timely documentation for efficient and financially responsible plant operations. The position manages vendor invoices and related purchasing records, prepares accruals and reconciliations, coordinates annual budgets and monthly forecasts, evaluates budget variances, and provides financial reports to the Owner, NAES Corporate, and regional leadership. It also administers procurement and vendor documentation, reviews service agreements, manages materials and inventory records, coordinates material handling, and maintains site financial, contractual, and administrative documentation. The role supports payroll, timekeeping, and labor cost reporting. The Tejas Energy Center is a 247 MW simple-cycle gas-fired generating facility in Houston, Texas. NAES describes safety as a core value and expects employees to remain mentally alert and work safely. The position reports to the Plant Manager and collaborates with plant personnel and NAES Corporate Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative teams. Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with occasional plant conditions that may involve extended standing, climbing stairs and ladders, wearing protective equipment, and working outdoors in hot or cold weather. Smoking restrictions apply in and around the facility. Employees participate in a Fitness for Duty Program, including post-offer/pre-employment drug screening and an audiogram, as well as post-employment random drug screening. The schedule is a standard Monday-to-Friday day shift, with extended hours, flexible shifts, weekends, holidays, or callout availability as needed. Some travel may be required for offsite meetings. Annual base salary is $102,000 to $115,000, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; alternatively, an associate degree with at least five years of directly applicable experience, or seven years of directly applicable experience in lieu of a degree.
Five or more years of progressive experience in accounts payable, cost accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, or related business functions, including direct responsibility for a budget or forecasting cycle.
Demonstrated experience with invoice processing, purchase order reconciliation, accruals, financial close activities, cost tracking, and resolution of outstanding invoices and purchase commitments.
Proficiency with ERP, accounting, or computerized maintenance management systems used for purchasing, accounts payable, inventory, and cost reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, lookup functions, pivot tables, data validation, and development of reliable workbooks using system-generated data.
Ability to analyze financial results, prepare written variance explanations, and develop accurate, well-supported financial reports for management, Owners, and auditors.
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, protect confidential information, and independently meet recurring reporting deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with plant personnel, vendors, the Owner, and NAES Corporate departments.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license that remains in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, or other heavy industrial environments, including maintenance or outage cost accounting.
Familiarity with third-party operations and maintenance agreements, Owner-reimbursable cost reporting, vendor bid evaluations, and contractor prequalification.
Knowledge of storeroom operations, inventory valuation, cycle counting, critical spare parts, and materials planning for maintenance outages.

Responsibilities

Manage vendor invoices from receipt through coding, verification, approval, and payment; ensure accurate cost allocation, timely processing, and resolution of discrepancies.
Track purchase orders, outstanding commitments, accrued expenses, and invoice exceptions while maintaining financial records and controls for cost accounting, period-end reporting, and audit readiness.
Complete monthly accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules with NAES Corporate Accounting, meeting financial close deadlines and Owner requirements.
Coordinate annual operating and capital budget preparation with the Plant Manager and plant personnel, incorporating anticipated operating, maintenance, outage, and capital project costs.
Develop monthly forecasts and reforecasts using actual expenditures, committed costs, anticipated liabilities, and changes to maintenance and project schedules.
Evaluate budget-versus-actual results, explain significant variances, identify cost trends, and recommend corrective actions where appropriate.
Deliver financial reports to the Owner, NAES Corporate, and regional leadership, including year-end forecasts, capital project status, significant variances, and financial risks.
Administer purchasing from requisition and purchase order creation through quotation review, bid comparisons, receipt confirmation, change orders, and purchase order closeout.
Oversee vendor records and required documentation, including tax forms, insurance certificates, and applicable safety prequalification records.
Review service agreements, contract rates, renewal dates, escalation provisions, and remaining contract values; reconcile purchasing card transactions, expense reports, travel expenses, and per diem claims in accordance with company policies.
Control materials and spare parts inventory records, including critical spares, stocking levels, reorder points, item information, and storage locations in the applicable inventory or maintenance management system.
Coordinate material receiving, inspection, storage, issuance, and replenishment, ensuring appropriate documentation, cost allocation, and availability for maintenance and outage activities.
Perform inventory counts, investigate discrepancies, reconcile inventory balances, and recommend disposition of obsolete, excess, or expired materials.
Maintain site document control, financial and contractual records, and required administrative documentation.
Support payroll, timekeeping, labor cost reporting, and other duties assigned by the Plant Manager.
Support safe work practices as part of the plant's safety expectations.
Participate in the Fitness for Duty Program, including required screening and audiogram procedures.
Provide callout availability and support plant operations and business needs as required.