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Senior Manager, Income Tax

NextDecade
United States, Texas, Houston
1000 Louisiana Street (Show on map)
Mar 25, 2026
ABOUT NEXTDECADE CORPORATION NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to reliable, lower-carbon energy. We are focused on delivering secure and cost-effective energy through the safe and efficient development and operation of natural gas liquefaction capacity at Rio Grande LNG. 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, sufficient space at the site for up to 10 liquefaction trains, and a potential carbon capture and storage project. 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 Senior Manager, Income Tax is a key role responsible for income tax aspects of our enterprise. Our corporate parent is publicly traded and holds our project entities that are taxed as partnerships. This position will manage income tax planning, forecasting, accounting, and compliance. Subchapter K and ASC 740 will be the primary focal areas for this position. Currently, our most significant tax jurisdiction is U.S. federal with Texas and Singapore also part of our footprint. The partnership structures of our project companies are complex and are expected to grow in number as we transition from development to operations over the coming years. The Senior Manager, Income Tax will provide strategic guidance to leadership, manage external advisors, and ensure accurate, timely tax reporting. The position will also interface with the tax departments of project partners. This role requires technical expertise in U.S. partnership taxation, strong ASC 740 experience, and the ability to operate in a fastpaced, growthoriented energy company. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Partnership / Subchapter K Manage preparation and review of U.S. federal and state partnership income tax returns (including Schedules K1) for complex partnerships (currently outsourced to Big 4 firm). Manage preparation and review of estimated and final Schedule K-1s. Design, implement, and maintain taxtechnical frameworks for Subchapter K allocations, including capital allocations, special allocations, Section 704(b) capital maintenance, and Section 704(c) layers. Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of partner capital accounts, outside basis, and tax attributes (e.g., Section 163(j) carryforwards, Sections 381/382 limitations as applicable). Advise on partnership agreement terms and amendments including distribution waterfalls, allocation provisions to align with commercial objectives, and tax optimization. Analyze income tax consequences of capital contributions, distributions (cash and property), and liability allocations including Sections 731, 743(b), 754, and 708 transaction considerations. Income Tax Provision (ASC 740) Oversee quarterly and annual consolidated income tax provision processes (ASC 740), including current and deferred tax calculations, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions, for both partnership and corporate reporting entities. Coordinate with the Controller and FP&A teams to ensure alignment between tax provision, financial statements, and forecasts, including the treatment of partnership "lookthrough" items and outside basis positions. Review tax footnotes, disclosures, and related financial statement support to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. Develop and maintain processes, documentation, and internal controls over income tax reporting and forecasting. Compliance, Planning, and Transactions Manage the preparation and review of the federal corporate income tax return of the consolidated group (currently outsourced to Big 4), in coordination with partnership filings. Evaluate income tax implications of LNG project development, capital structure, financing, EPC contracts, joint ventures, and commercial LNG offtake agreements, with particular emphasis on how these items flow through partnership structures. Analyze and implement taxefficient structures for new projects, capital raises, and other strategic transactions involving partnership and corporate entities. Cross Functional Leadership and Governance Partner with Finance, Accounting, Commercial, Legal, Operations, and Project Controls teams to assess income tax and partnership implications of major business initiatives and commercial contracts. Communicate complex partnership and income tax concepts to nontax stakeholders in a clear, businessfocused manner. Manage external tax advisors, ensuring highquality, costeffective delivery on partnership, corporate, and provision projects. Maintain strong internal controls over income tax accounting and partnership tax processes and reporting. EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES CPA, Master's in Tax, or JD/LLM in Taxation preferred. Combination of 8 - 10+ years of progressive U.S. income tax experience, including significant Subchapter K/partnership tax experience in public accounting and a large corporate tax department. Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and partnership and corporate income tax accounting; strong expertise in ASC 740. Experience with complex partnership structures. Large capital projects in the energy or infrastructure sectors will be a plus. Strong analytical, problemsolving, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to translate tax technical issues into business impacts. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environmenT. Prior leadership experience managing teams and external advisors preferred. 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 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. 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 experiences and thoughts. It takes people with different strengths and backgrounds to make our company succeed. NextDecade provides 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. NextDecade complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.