Budget & Performance Analyst

Tennessee Municipal League; Tennessee; On-site; USD 88,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Municipal League is seeking a Budget & Performance Analyst to perform complex analysis, budgeting, benchmarking, planning, and project management in support of city services and departments.

The role involves developing each fiscal year’s operating budget, tracking outcomes, and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of city departments, while identifying potential enhancements. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for team engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience performing duties similar to those described.
• Preferred Certifications: CPA, CMFO, CPFO.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analysis, budgeting, benchmarking, planning, and project management to support City services and departments.
• Develop each fiscal year’s operating budget and track outcomes.
• Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of city departments and services.
• Identify potential enhancements and implement fiscal year budget/process changes.
• Engage team members to collaboratively identify and monitor improvements.

Skills

Three years’ experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Analysis, Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or equivalent

Job description

We are a progressive community and an excellent place to live and work. Our municipal government offers abundant opportunities to build a meaningful, successful career. Each role is diverse, challenging, and rewarding, and employees share a strong sense of civic pride through service to the public.

About the Position

The Budget & Performance Analyst performs complex analysis, budgeting, benchmarking, planning, and project management work in support of City services and departments. Work generally involves developing each fiscal year’s operating budget, tracking outcomes, and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s various departments and services while identifying potential enhancements. Work requires considerable independent and creative thought and interpersonal skills to fully engage team members in identifying, developing, monitoring, and implementing the fiscal year budget and process changes.

Starting Salary Range: $87,921 - $95,679 Annually

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Who we’re looking for:

We’re seeking candidates with the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in Analysis, Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience performing duties similar to those described above.
• Any combination of experience and training that provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skill, and technical ability to properly perform the work as described.
• Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO), and Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO)