Budget Analyst

City of Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Las Vegas invites applications for Budget Analyst to lead, coordinate and participate in the development, coordination, administration and monitoring of a large department budget. The role requires strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze complex financial data, forecast trends, and present clear insights to support decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a robust background in financial and governmental accounting, supervisory experience, and the capacity to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, or financial analysis.
• Experience in government budgeting and financial operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and participate in the development of a large department budget.
• Monitor, forecast, and analyze financial performance and trends.
• Prepare research and analysis for department projects and initiatives.
• Communicate insights to internal and external stakeholders and provide clear recommendations.
• Supervise and develop staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables.

Skills

Budget development

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Accounting

Excel

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Public administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Budget Analyst, to lead, coordinate and participate in the development, coordination, administration and monitoring of a large and complex department budget; to prepare financial and management research and analysis of special department projects and initiatives; and to perform a variety of technical tasks related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will bring a broad background in financial and governmental accounting, with demonstrated experience in budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and financial analysis. Strong Excel skills, including the ability to analyze, manipulate, and present complex financial data, develop reports, and utilize advanced formulas and functions, are essential. The candidate must possess strong analytical skills, the ability 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, is highly desirable. The candidate must be able to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple assignments, and consistently meet established deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

The successful candidate will communicate effectively and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. They must be able to translate complex financial and operational information into clear, meaningful insights that support informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. They will demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop practical solutions that strengthen financial operations and organizational performance.

Leadership and supervisory experience are essential. The candidate must be capable of developing employees, providing guidance and accountability, leading complex financial and administrative processes, and fostering a culture of accuracy, collaboration, accountability, and timely completion of work.

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.