Budget Analyst

About the Role

The city of Las Vegas is seeking a Budget Analyst to lead, coordinate, and participate in the development, administration, and monitoring of a large and complex department budget. This role involves preparing financial and management research and analysis for special department projects and initiatives, as well as performing technical tasks related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a broad background in financial and governmental accounting, with demonstrated experience in budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and financial analysis. Key attributes include:

• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to analyze, manipulate, and present complex financial data, develop reports, and utilize advanced formulas and functions.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data, identify trends and variances, and develop clear, data-driven recommendations.
• Experience with purchasing, payroll, and grant management, including monitoring, reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple assignments, and consistently meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to translate complex financial and operational information into clear, meaningful insights for informed decision-making.
• Hands-on, adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment, initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop practical solutions that strengthen financial operations and organizational performance.
• Leadership and supervisory experience, including developing employees, providing guidance and accountability, and leading complex financial and administrative processes.
• Ability to foster a culture of accuracy, collaboration, accountability, and timely completion of work.

Requirements

• Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, financial analysis, or a closely related field, preferably in a government agency.
• Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with a major in finance, accounting, business, public administration, economics, or other related field.