Senior Consultant – Financial Analyst

BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting

. Conduct municipal financial analyses related to fees, charges, cost recovery, cost of service, financial sustainability, and long-range financial planning .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in municipal finance, financial analysis, and local government consulting, with a strong ability to develop financial models and deliver actionable recommendations. Proficient in preparing client-ready reports and presentations while effectively communicating complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.

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Municipal Finance AnalysisFinancial ModelingMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyClient Relationship ManagementPublic Sector Budgeting

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCost Recovery AnalysisForecastingData AnalysisBudgetingFee StudiesCost-of-Service StudiesEconomic Impact AnalysisFinancial Sustainability AssessmentsReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingProject ManagementPresentation SkillsAnalytical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Certifications in Public FinanceGovernment Management CertificationsFinancial Analysis Certifications

Industry Keywords

Local Government ConsultingPublic SectorParks and RecreationLibrary SystemsFinancial SustainabilityStakeholder EngagementStrategic PlanningQuality AssuranceQuality ControlClient Service Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct municipal financial analyses related to fees, charges, cost recovery, cost of service, financial sustainability, and long-range financial planning
Develop financial models, forecasts, benchmarking analyses, and data-driven recommendations for local government clients
Analyze operational, financial, and demographic data to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and strategic alternatives
Serve as the lead analyst on consulting engagements supporting parks and recreation agencies, library systems, and other municipal departments
Prepare clear, accurate, and client-ready reports, presentations, and supporting materials
Translate complex financial and technical information into practical recommendations for executives, department leaders, governing boards, and elected officials
Support economic impact analysis and contribute to the expansion of related advisory services
Participate in client interviews, workshops, stakeholder meetings, and presentations
Collaborate with project managers and subject matter experts to integrate financial analysis into broader organizational, operational, strategic, and master planning initiatives
Apply and continuously improve BerryDunn's financial methodologies, analytical tools, and consulting practices
Contribute to quality assurance and quality control efforts for project deliverables
Build trusted relationships with clients and serve as a valued advisor throughout project engagements
Support proposal development, business development activities, and thought leadership initiatives
Share knowledge and contribute to internal financial analysis capabilities across the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Practice
Progressively assume responsibility for managing and leading standalone financial consulting projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Public Administration, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Five or more years of professional experience in municipal finance, local government consulting, public-sector budgeting, financial analysis, or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience conducting financial analyses and developing recommendations for local government organizations
Experience with fee studies, cost recovery analyses, cost-of-service studies, financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, or financial sustainability assessments
Strong understanding of local government operations, funding structures, budgeting practices, and service delivery models
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, data analysis, and scenario development
Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and synthesize complex financial and operational data
Experience preparing reports, presentations, and client-ready deliverables for executive and public-sector audiences
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a consulting or client-service environment
Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with clients, project teams, and stakeholders
Willingness and ability to travel as required for client engagements
Preferred: Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field
Preferred: Experience working with parks and recreation agencies, library systems, or other local government departments
Preferred: Experience conducting cost-of-service, fee, rate, or pricing studies
Preferred: Experience with economic impact analysis or demonstrated interest in developing expertise in this area
Preferred: Consulting experience serving public-sector clients
Preferred: Experience presenting findings to elected officials, governing boards, commissions, or executive leadership teams
Preferred: Professional certifications related to public finance, government management, or financial analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits supporting physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being
Reasonable accommodation for the application, interview, or job functions
Learning, development, and well-being culture initiatives