Budget Analyst

City of Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 and complex department budget.

Ideal candidate will bring a broad background in financial and governmental accounting, with strong Excel skills, including the ability to analyze, manipulate, and present complex financial data, develop reports, and utilize advanced formulas and functions.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, budgeting, financial analysis or a closely related field.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with a major in finance, accounting, business, public administration, economics or other related field.
• Hands-on Excel skills with ability to analyze, manipulate, and present complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and monitor development and administration of the department budget.
• Prepare financial and management research and analysis for special projects.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Provide guidance to leadership and ensure accuracy and timely completion of work.

Skills

Budget development

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, public administration, economics, 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.