Finance Manager

About the role

The Urbana Free Library is seeking a forward-thinking, self-motivated individual to join the Library's leadership team, working in a dynamic, community-centered environment to enrich the lives of community members. The position is full-time, exempt, non-union, located at The Urbana Free Library.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budget development, financial forecasting, cash management, investments, and long-range financial planning.
• Oversee and report all revenue, expenditures, and fund balances for a governmental unit with an annual budget of $5 million.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and maintain effective internal controls.
• Manage financial risk and advise the Executive Director, Library Board of Trustees, and Library Leadership Team on sound fiscal policies and strategic financial decisions.
• Serve as the financial liaison with the Library Board of Trustees, department leaders, and the City of Urbana.
• Participate in strategic planning and policy development as a member of the Library's Leadership Team.
• Report to the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related discipline.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible finance experience, including three (3) in a financial management role with staff supervision; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
• Knowledge of automated financial, payroll, and management systems.
• Proficiency with Tyler/Munis or similar accounting and payroll software.
• Experience with Humanity or similar timekeeping and scheduling system.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel; proficiency with other Microsoft Office tools and electronic file management.
• Experience with government or nonprofit finance, including fund accounting and audits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills.

Pay

Pay Grade PG‑41: starting annual salary (hiring range) $72,274 – $83,115 DOQ/E, with opportunity to move through the full pay and grade range annually plus excellent benefits.