Finance & Operations Analyst

Description

The Finance & Operations Analyst serves as the primary financial advisor and budget partner for the Office of Prosperity, supporting programs across tourism, economic development, housing, and community events. In this role, you’ll translate citywide financial policies into practical budgets, forecasts, and strategies that guide day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

You’ll lead budget development, long-range financial planning, and fiscal analysis while overseeing grant and compliance activity. You will also serve as the main point of connection between the Prosperity Office, the City’s Finance Department, advisory commissions, and external partners.

The starting pay for this position is between $66,434 and $73,077 per year, with opportunities for growth up to $93,007 per year based on long-term growth and performance within the role.

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence

The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan .

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.
  
  

We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

Essential Job Duties

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Lead annual budget development, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for Prosperity Office programs and funds
• Develop scenario modeling and long-range projections to support policy, funding, and program decisions
• Monitor financial performance, analyze trends and variances, and provide clear recommendations to leadership
• Prepare and present financial reports, budget narratives, and materials for department leadership, advisory boards, and commissions
• Oversee financial components of grants, contracts, and intergovernmental agreements, including compliance requirements
• Serve as the primary point of connection between the Prosperity Office and the Finance Department on budgeting, purchasing, and financial processes
• Translate citywide financial policies into practical guidance for programs and staff and support consistent application across the department
• Support continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting tools, and internal processes
• Collaborate with other City departments to support operational and budget-related decisions
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

You Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, tourism, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered in place of a degree.
• Two years of experience in budgeting, financial management, accounting, or operations administration.
  
  

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Can break down complex financial information into clear, useful insights for a variety of audiences.
• Are comfortable working with various partners, including leadership, staff, and advisory boards.
• Stay organized and manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Think ahead, identify risks or opportunities, and offer practical solutions.
• Bring a collaborative mindset and build strong working relationships across teams.
  
  

Supplemental Information

What We Can Offer You

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays
• 401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan
• Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area
• Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being
• Free transit pass and family member discounts
• Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning
• Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations
  
  

View the full Finance & Operations Analyst job description here.

Belong At The City Of Durango

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

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