Senior Business Systems Analyst (PeopleSoft Project Costing & Asset Management)

LHH; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

LHH seeks a Senior Business Systems Analyst in Austin, TX to lead PeopleSoft Project Costing and Asset Management. You will partner with Accounting, Operations, and Technology to optimize ERP processes supporting capital projects, asset management, billing, and reporting.

The role requires deep ERP expertise, strong problem-solving, and the ability to translate business needs into practical system solutions. Hybrid work arrangement in Austin is available.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in business systems analysis, ERP support, or related roles.
• Ability to gather and document business requirements and liaise between stakeholders and IT.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise processes and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Own PeopleSoft Asset Management and Project Costing with secondary support for Time & Labor and Payroll.
• Analyze current processes to identify efficiency, automation, and optimization opportunities.
• Create functional specs and design documents for technical teams.

Skills

ERP analytics

PeopleSoft

Project Costing

Asset Management

SQL Queries

Business requirements

Stakeholder management

Tools

Oracle SQL Developer

PeopleSoft

Job description

Senior Business Systems Analyst (PeopleSoft Project Costing & Asset Management)

Location: Austin, TX

Work Schedule: Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $120K - $130K

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Systems Analyst to support enterprise financial systems and business processes related to PeopleSoft Project Costing and Asset Management. This role serves as a critical link between Accounting, Operations, and Technology teams, helping ensure the effective administration, enhancement, and support of core ERP processes that enable capital projects, asset management, customer billing, and financial reporting.

Working within the Accounting Systems team, you will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business functions, including Project Management, Asset Management, Generation, Transmission, Finance, and Information Technology. This is a highly visible functional role that combines business analysis, system administration, process improvement, user support, training, and project participation.

The ideal candidate will bring strong ERP functional expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into practical system solutions.

What You’ll Do

PeopleSoft Functional Ownership

• Serve as the primary functional analyst for PeopleSoft Asset Management and Project Costing modules.
• Provide secondary support for Time & Labor and Payroll functions.
• Act as a liaison between business users and technology teams to ensure business needs are effectively translated into system solutions.
• Support system configurations, security administration, testing, enhancements, and ongoing maintenance activities.

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Analyze existing business processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, automation, and optimization.
• Gather, document, and manage business requirements from stakeholders.
• Develop functional specifications and Functional Design Documents for technical teams.
• Support business process redesign initiatives and system enhancement efforts.

Application Support & Troubleshooting

• Research and resolve functional issues related to PeopleSoft processes and integrations.
• Investigate transaction failures, processing issues, accounting flow discrepancies, and data integrity concerns.
• Coordinate with technical teams and vendors to resolve application defects and system issues.
• Support quarterly system updates, enhancements, and release activities.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Create and maintain PeopleSoft queries and reports for business users.
• Extract and analyze data using Oracle SQL Developer or comparable reporting tools.
• Provide insights and reporting support for accounting, capital project, and operational teams.

Projects & Integrations

• Participate in ERP enhancement initiatives and enterprise application projects.
• Support PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) image upgrades and testing efforts.
• Assist with integrations involving Project Costing and related enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with technical teams on data mapping, APIs, and integration requirements.

Training & User Enablement

• Develop system documentation, training materials, and user guides.
• Deliver end-user training and knowledge transfer sessions.
• Support user access reviews, security administration, and audit requirements.
• Promote effective system utilization and adoption across the organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Approximately 9+ years of experience in business systems analysis, ERP support, or related functional roles.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements and serving as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise business processes and ERP systems.
• Experience supporting complex business applications in a functional capacity.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

ERP & Systems Experience

• Hands-on functional experience supporting:
• PeopleSoft Project Costing
• PeopleSoft Asset Management
• Experience with additional PeopleSoft modules such as:
• Accounts Receivable
• Customer Contracts
• Time & Labor
• Payroll
• Experience with comparable enterprise ERP platforms such as SAP.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Experience using Oracle SQL Developer or comparable database/reporting tools.
• Ability to write and maintain PeopleSoft queries and reports.
• Knowledge of ERP integrations, data flows, API concepts, and middleware environments.
• Understanding of system testing, release management, and documentation best practices.

Business & Accounting Knowledge

• Familiarity with:
• General Ledger processes
• Capital project accounting
• Knowledge of:
• GAAP
• GASB
• FERC regulations

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a functional ERP professional who enjoys solving business problems through technology. You have experience supporting enterprise financial systems, can effectively communicate with both business and technical stakeholders, and are comfortable balancing production support, enhancement work, process improvement initiatives, and project responsibilities. Experience with PeopleSoft Asset Management and Project Costing is especially valuable, but candidates with strong ERP experience in comparable platforms may also be considered.

Why Apply?

• Work on high-impact enterprise financial systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Participate in ongoing ERP enhancements and modernization initiatives.
• Join a collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement in Austin, TX.

Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

“Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type

of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by

law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.”

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