Financial Systems Analyst
Job Description
Automatreex LLC is seeking an independent contractor Financial Systems Analyst for an assessment-focused operational efficiency review across a Texas public university system. The engagement is mostly remote with occasional Texas travel, providing an opportunity to apply construction accounting and financial systems expertise without taking on implementation work.
Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77002
Contract: Independent contractor (1099)
Pay: $55.00 - $85.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per week
Engagement length: Est. 4–5 months
Travel: Occasional Texas travel, ~40–60% time
What you will do
- Trace how construction project data moves from field and project management systems into finance and Board reporting
- Break down the pay application workflow, including retainage, approvals, and payment timing
- Identify manual re-entry, reconciliation workload, and reporting accuracy issues
- Review project closeout and financial close processes
- Document findings and recommendations as part of the assessment (no system implementation)
What you bring
- 5+ years of experience in construction accounting, construction audit, or capital program controls
- Hands-on experience with construction PM software (e.g., e-Builder, Procore, Kahua, Unifier)
- Experience with an ERP or finance system (e.g., PeopleSoft, Banner, Workday, Oracle)
- Public-sector or higher-ed experience within the last 5 years
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
Tools you may use
- e-Builder, Procore, Kahua, Unifier
- PeopleSoft, Banner, Workday, Oracle
- Excel
Contract details
- Independent contractor (1099). This is not an employee position: no benefits, payroll, or tax withholding.
- You are responsible for your own taxes, business expenses, and any required insurance.
- Rate is open to proposals.
Work arrangement and benefits
- Work from home
- Mostly remote with occasional Texas travel
Application requirements
To apply, send:
- Your resume with your city of residence
- 3 projects from the last 5 years where you were the analyst or lead, including: project name, location, client type, your role, project cost (if known), and a client reference (name, title, phone, email)
- A 2-3 sentence note on why you fit this role
Applications without project references can’t be considered.
Nice to have
- CPA, CIA, CFE, or CCA
- Texas residence