Budget Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Budget Analyst – Ensuring Fiscal Responsibility & Growth

Are you passionate about numbers, strategy, and making a real impact in your community? The City of Lebanon is seeking an analytical, detail-driven Budget Analyst to join our Finance team. This is your opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the City's financial future through strategic planning, budgeting, and fiscal analysis.

Why You'll Love This Role :

Drive the development and monitoring of the City's operating and capital budgets.

Forecast revenues and expenditures, build multi-year financial models, and support strategic initiatives.

Present clear, data-driven insights to City leadership, Council, and committees.

Conduct cost-benefit analyses and recommend innovative solutions for fiscal challenges.

Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and all regulatory standards.

Collaborate across departments to align financial planning with City priorities.

What We're Looking For :

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.

Strong knowledge of governmental budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a passion for public service.

Why Join Us?

• Great benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, health / dental / vision insurance, life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, flexible spending, and YMCA membership.

Be part of a forward-thinking finance team that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Must be able to successfully complete a background check / investigation, pre-employment drug test.