Endur - Accounting Business Analyst (BA) - Control (CONTRACT)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Analyst with extensive experience in Accounting, Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems, and hands-on expertise in OpenLink Endur. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between business requirements and technical solutions, ensuring seamless implementation, optimization, and integration of accounting processes within the ETRM landscape.

Onsite 4 days a week in Houston

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering & Analysis:

• Collaborate with stakeholders across accounting, trading, risk management, and IT teams to gather and document detailed business requirements.

• Analyze accounting workflows and identify opportunities for improvement within the ETRM systems.

• ETRM & Endur Implementation:

• Serve as the primary liaison for projects involving Endur enhancements or customizations.

• Ensure accounting standards and regulatory requirements are met in system configurations.

• Partner with developers to design and validate Endur reports, interfaces, and customizations.

• Process Improvement & Optimization:

• Assess current accounting processes in trading and risk environments and recommend system improvements.

• Develop streamlined solutions for trade capture, valuation, settlement, and accounting reconciliations.

• Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as a trusted advisor to finance, trading, and operations teams, translating complex technical details into actionable insights.

• Prepare and present project updates, roadmaps, and deliverables to senior management.

• Testing & Validation:

• Develop test cases, execute functional testing, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Endur configurations and integrations.

• Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial reporting generated from the ETRM system.

• Documentation & Training:

• Create detailed documentation, including business requirements, functional specifications, and process workflows.

• Train end-users on new system functionalities and processes.

Required Qualificationseed hands-on exposure to Endur’s Accounting Desktop.

Needs to know how to do Endur deals with accounting rules.

Proficient in Endur modules such as Settlements, Accounting, and Risk.

An understanding of configuring the Endur Accounting Desktop, which is essential for this role.

This position requires both functional solution design and hands-on system configuration during the build phase.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on accounting and financial systems.

• Extensive experience with ETRM systems, particularly OpenLink Endur (configuration, reporting, and accounting modules).

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes in energy trading environments.

• Experience with trade lifecycle management and integration of trading systems with accounting platforms.

• Knowledge of SQL, scripting, and Endur APIs is a plus.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

A professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.

Familiarity with energy trading products (e.g., power, gas, oil, renewables).

Experience with regulatory compliance and financial audits in trading environments.

Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools like Jira or Confluence.