Business analyst Jobs in Lewisville, TX

Position Summary

Business Enterprise Solutions (BES) team is a part of the Corporate Technology & Innovation department focusing on key enterprise business solutions to support our company business objectives.

The Senior Business Analyst, Finance & Accounting – serves as the primary liaison between Finance & Accounting, Operations, and Technology & Innovation department to support, optimize, and continuously improve the organization's Accounting, Job Costing, and Operational workflows. This role aligns closely with Southland's ongoing enterprise ERP innovation and automation initiatives. The position supports both day-to-day operational needs and strategic transformation initiatives while helping support and mature Southland's capabilities.

The ideal candidate combines strong business analysis skills with experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, inventory, accounts payable, job costing, ERP systems, and construction operations. This individual serves as a trusted business partner who can translate business challenges into practical technology solutions while driving process improvement, operational efficiency, reporting maturity, and data-driven decision-making.

This position reports to the Director of Finance & Accounting Technologies.

Position Details

Business Partnership & Relationship Management

• Serve as the technology partner to Finance, Accounting, and Construction Operations stakeholders and users
• Develop a deep understanding of business processes, operational challenges, and strategic objectives.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders / users and serve as a trusted advisor on technology-related opportunities and solutions.
• Facilitate requirements gathering workshops and business process discussions.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical requirements.

Finance & Accounting Technology Support

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Finance and Accounting technology solutions, including ERP platforms and other supporting applications.
• Provide Tier 3 application support and resolve complex business and system issues
• Investigate and troubleshoot application issues, working with business users, support teams, vendors, and technical resources to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Manage vendor escalations and coordinate testing and deployment of software updates, patches, and fixes.
• Maintain application documentation, business processes, and support procedures.

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Analyze current-state business processes and perform process mapping, value stream mapping, and gap analysis activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, financial controls, reporting, and user experience.
• Develop business cases and solution recommendations that align technology investments with business objectives.
• Support organizational readiness and change management activities associated with new solutions and enhancements.
• Measure and track business outcomes resulting from implemented improvements.

Project Delivery & Solution Implementation

• Lead small-to-medium technology initiatives from requirements gathering through deployment and stabilization.
• Participate in larger enterprise projects as the Finance & Accounting technology representative.
• Create functional requirements, process flows, test plans, user acceptance testing scenarios, and implementation documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Relevant construction industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting Finance, Accounting, ERP, or enterprise business applications, with strong experience in the construction industry. Experience with COINS ERP or similar construction ERP solutions is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting processes, including job cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, project financial management, work-in-progress reporting, revenue recognition, and project controls.
• Demonstrated experience supporting business applications, managing system enhancements, troubleshooting complex issues, and partnering with software vendors to resolve application challenges.
• Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process mapping, value stream mapping, gap analysis, solution design, testing, and change management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to translate business challenges into practical technology solutions.
• Strong verbal, written, facilitation, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

This is a hybrid role that is available to candidates located near our active Central/East Southland locations/sites, including:

• Austin, TX
• Houston, TX
• Carrollton, TX
• Fort Worth, TX
• Corpus Christi, TX
• San Antonio, TX
• Dulles, VA
• Laurel, MD
• Philadelphia, PA
• Whitehall, PA

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (Colorado/New York City/California/Washington/Maryland/Virginia/DC) this ranges from $83,000.00 - $142,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

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