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POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Construction Finance and Accounting Business Analyst to join our team. This role acts as a critical liaison between the Finance/Accounting, Construction Operations, and IT departments, with a primary focus on supporting and optimizing financial systems, tools, and processes specific to the construction industry.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has a strong background in construction finance and accounting principles, and is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges. A deep understanding of construction ERP systems (especially COINS), IT processes, and process improvement methodologies is essential. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to align system capabilities with business objectives and drive efficiency across the organization.

What you’ll do:

1. Business Technology Support

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Tier 1 and Tier 2 ERP support teams.

• Investigate and resolve technical issues escalated from support teams by replicating problems in non-production environments and collaborating with end users.

• Keep users informed on issue status and document solutions in a knowledge base for future reference.

• Escalate issues to the ERP vendor. Follow through with the vendor on resolution, test vendor patches/fixes to ensure they address the issue without creating new problems and manage deployment to production environments.

• Collaborate with the training and support teams to ensure training materials and support documentation are accurate, updated, and effective.

1. Technology and Process Improvement

• Partner with finance and accounting teams and seek to understand their business needs. Where appropriate, document their workflows and perform value stream mapping.

• Identify, recommend, and validate process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and system effectiveness.

• Lead small projects to implement and deploy new software functionality or features that align with business goals.

• Participate in larger cross-functional initiatives as a Subject Matter Expert, ensuring financial and operational requirements are accurately represented and addressed.

What you’ll need to be successful:

+ Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

+ Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or IT service management (e.g., ITIL).

What you bring to the table:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field. Relevant work experience in construction accounting may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.

+ Proven experience in construction finance/accounting, with expertise in construction ERP systems (preferably COINS).

+ Strong understanding of construction accounting principles and IT system and process.

+ Experience with business process analysis, system implementation, and change management.

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

+ Experience providing end-user IT support and troubleshooting.

+ Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical users.

+ Customer-centric approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

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

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then  **JOIN**  our team and become a part of an organization that values  **PEOPLE** ,  **SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.**

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

+ 401(k) Plan with  **50% Company Match** (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

+ Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

+ **Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee**

+ Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

+ Disability Income Protection Insurance

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

+ Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave

+ Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: ** Southland Careers (http://southlandindcareers.com/) ** or on ** Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SouthlandInd) ** or ** LinkedIN (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1408634606883%2Ctas%3ASouthland%20industries%2Cidx%3A2-1-4) ** 

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Culture site - **Explore Our Culture (https://southlandind.com/culture)**

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, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, 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.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. **

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time**

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