Senior Consultant - Financial Analyst

BerryDunn • Remote,

6d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

BerryDunn is seeking a Senior Consultant with municipal financial analysis expertise to join its Parks, Recreation, and Libraries (PRL) Practice. The role supports a growing portfolio of financial services, including standalone financial studies, cost-of-service and cost-recovery analyses, fee studies, financial sustainability assessments, and integrated financial planning for parks, recreation, libraries, and local government consulting engagements.

The Senior Consultant will lead analysis on complex projects, helping clients evaluate financial performance, develop data-driven strategies, and make informed decisions about service delivery, funding, and long-term sustainability. Working with PRL financial services and library practice leaders, the consultant will contribute to project delivery, methodology development, and knowledge sharing. The position offers a path toward managing independent financial consulting engagements, supporting business development, and expanding BerryDunn’s municipal financial advisory capabilities.

Travel to client sites may reach up to 50% in a year.

Requirements

• 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, including 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience working with parks and recreation agencies, library systems, or other local government departments.
• Experience conducting cost-of-service, fee, rate, or pricing studies.
• Experience with economic impact analysis or demonstrated interest in developing expertise in this area.
• Consulting experience serving public-sector clients.
• Experience presenting findings to elected officials, governing boards, commissions, or executive leadership teams.
• Professional certifications related to public finance, government management, or financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• 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 lead analyst on consulting engagements for parks and recreation agencies, library systems, and other municipal departments.
• Prepare clear, accurate, 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 to ensure accuracy, consistency, and excellence in project deliverables.
• Build trusted client relationships and serve as a valued advisor throughout engagements.
• Support proposal development, business development activities, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Share knowledge and help develop internal financial analysis capabilities across the Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Practice.
• Progressively assume responsibility for managing and leading standalone financial consulting projects.

Benefits

• Eligible employees have access to benefits supporting physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.
• BerryDunn emphasizes learning, development, and employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior