Budget Analyst
About the role
Career Opportunity The city of Las Vegas is accepting applications for Budget Analyst for the Municipal Court. This position leads, coordinates and participates in the development, coordination, administration and monitoring of a large and complex department budget; prepares financial and management research and analysis of special department projects and initiatives; and performs a variety of technical tasks related to assigned areas of responsibility. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will possess a strong and extensive background in financial and/or governmental accounting.
This includes demonstrated experience in grant monitoring and ensuring full compliance with grant funding requirements, including Federal OMB Guidance Section 320 and Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 332. The candidate should be proficient in maintaining general and subsidiary ledgers and understand the flow of economic and financial resources as they apply to both enterprise and governmental accounting environments. The ideal candidate will be skilled in analyzing complex financial reports to assess organizational compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies, and to provide sound, data-driven recommendations.
A thorough understanding of accrual, modified accrual, and cash bases of accounting—and their application within governmental operations—is essential. In addition to technical expertise, the successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. They must be able to work effectively with employees at all levels, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and present financial information in a clear and meaningful manner.
The ideal candidate will be hands-on, adaptable, and capable of translating data into practical insights that support informed management decision-making. Leadership and supervisory experience are essential. They must be able to develop employees, guide teams through complex financial tasks, and maintain a high standard of performance while supporting a collaborative work environment.
Distinguishing Characteristics This class is distinguished from the Financial Analyst series in that it is assigned to a large department, and the Financial Analysts are assigned to the Finance Department. Supervision Received And Exercised Receives direction from higher-level management staff. May exercise direct supervision over technical or clerical staff.
Selection Process The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include a hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check.
Some positions may require preliminary background checks. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.
What you'll do
- Essential Functions
- Coordinate, forecast, research and prepare the department's annual budget submission
- analyze and review prior year expenditures and fund sources
- consult with senior management on department goals, priorities, short-range and long-range needs, financial objectives, funding projections, expenditure forecasts, staffing levels and program modifications
- review projected needs and make recommendations on proposed expenditures and funding sources
- translate decisions and data into required documentation to support budget requests.
- Authorize expenditures based on funding availability
- monitor expenditures and prepare periodic reports to track status
- communicate with department management to review status
- work with the Finance Department to manage budget issues.
- Provide complex and detailed financial and management research and analysis for special projects, proposed expenditures and funding resource initiatives, often as a member of a team
- make recommendations as requested
- conduct studies and make recommendations regarding department rate structures to ensure revenues meet operating and capital budget goals.
- Provide direct staffing assistance to the department director and other managers in the review, analysis and reporting of financial and service delivery information.
- Work with department and Finance staff to resolve purchasing issues.
- Prepare periodic and special reports for City Manager's Office.
- Provide information to the public and other agencies by responding to informal requests and formal surveys.
What you'll bring
- 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.
What to confirm before applying
- Benefits, perks, and paid time off.
Posted 6 days ago