Sr. Accountant, Financial Reporting

NextDecade • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting supports the preparation and filing of the Company’s financial reports and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal reporting standards. This role works closely with the Sr. Manager of Financial Reporting and cross-functional partners to produce accurate, timely, and high-quality financial disclosures in a public company environment.
This position is ideal for a technically strong accountant with hands-on SEC reporting experience who is ready to take ownership of key reporting areas while continuing to grow under experienced leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required), CPA strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with public company and/or Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
• Strong technical accounting foundation in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting SEC filings and quarterly close/reporting cycles.
• Familiarity with financial reporting systems and tools (e.g., Workiva, Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting topics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Exposure to complex accounting areas such as debt and equity transactions, stock-based compensation, business combinations, or derivatives.
• Prior experience in a high-growth or transformation-stage public company environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support the timely filing of SEC reports (including Forms 10-K and 10-Q) and the issuance of reports required by partners and debt holders.
• Ensure timely, accurate compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal reporting standards.
• Draft and update financial statement footnote disclosures, MD&A, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Assist in evaluating and documenting the accounting and disclosure impact of new accounting standards, complex transactions, and non-routine activities, including preparation of technical accounting memos.
• Collaborate with and support internal teams (e.g., Treasury, FP&A and Tax).
• Drive process improvements in financial reporting processes, internal controls, and reporting templates and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level