This position will remain open until filled or 7/4/2025.
About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Budget & Performance Analyst in the Finance Department. The Finance Department provides stewardship of the City's resources and supports informed decision-making through financial transparency and strategic analysis. This entry-level position will play a key role in preparing, submitting, and monitoring budgets for City departments.
What you’ll be doing:
Assist in the development, recommendation, and submission of departmental budgets
Review budget requests for completeness and consistency
Analyze and estimate revenue and expense trends
Monitor budgetary compliance and identify potential issues
Maintain and analyze departmental budgets for savings and funding availability
Enter and approve budget transfers and amendments
Develop and produce annual budget documents and narratives
Compile and monitor data in support of cost allocation plans
Conduct training on budgeting processes and software
Prepare budget reports, presentations, charts, and graphs for City Council committees and boards
Benefits:
Salary: $62,540.93 – $65,667.98 Annually
13 paid holidays, plus you will earn paid sick and vacation hours
Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options
Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds
About you:
We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:
Performance aptitudes:
Ability to evaluate and analyze data using established criteria
Skill in working with others to coordinate complex programs and problems
Proficiency with computers and office equipment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform and apply mathematical calculations and financial reasoning
Capacity for independent judgment and creative problem-solving
Physical requirements:
Light physical effort in mostly sedentary work
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of light objects (5-10 lbs)
Frequent keyboard or workstation use
Ability to distinguish colors, sounds, and visual cues
Regular communication required
Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.
Other things to know:
About us:
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.
The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.
The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
