Budget Coordinator

City of St. Louis Park; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Louis Park is seeking a skilled financial professional to manage and optimize the city’s budget and fiscal health. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining budgetary processes and presenting clear analyses to leadership.

You will analyze financial data, forecast costs, and provide strategic recommendations to support the city’s priorities, while maintaining a non-partisan stance and discretion in dealing with political factors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, public policy, public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in municipal budgeting, financial analysis, or accounting.
• Knowledge of financial analysis principles including cost-benefit analysis and forecasting.
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems and databases used in public budgeting.
• Ability to present clear reports, orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
• Ability to maintain a non-partisan stance while demonstrating awareness of political factors and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the city’s financial health.
• Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary processes.
• Analyze financial data and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with city priorities.

Skills

Municipal budgeting

Financial analysis

Accounting

Cost-benefit analysis

Forecasting

Public budgeting systems

Report writing

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Opening / Closing Time: Aug. 19 – Aug. 30, 2026

Salary: $112,070.00 - $140,087.00 Annually

Job Type: Full time

City Name: St. Louis Park

Primary Objective of the Position

Manage and optimize the city’s financial health by developing, implementing, and maintaining budgetary processes. Analyze financial data and provide strategic recommendations to leadership. Ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment of financial decisions with the city’s strategic priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, public policy, public administration, business administration, or related field.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in municipal budgeting, financial analysis, or accounting.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of financial analysis, including cost benefit analysis and forecasting.
• Knowledge of financial accounting systems and databases used in public budgeting.
• Ability to present clear and concise reports, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
• Ability to maintain a non-partisan stance while demonstrating strong awareness of political factors, exercising sound judgment, and employing discretion.