Finance Manager

The Urbana Free Library; Urbana, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urbana Free Library seeks a Finance Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, cash management and long-range financial planning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and at least five years in finance, including staff supervision, in a government or nonprofit setting.

The role reports to the Executive Director and collaborates with the Library Leadership Team to safeguard assets and ensure sound financial operations, with a starting salary in the posted range

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible finance experience, including three in a financial management role.
• Knowledge of automated financial, payroll, and management systems.
• Proficiency with Tyler/Munis or similar accounting software and Humanity timekeeping.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue, expenditures, and fund balances for the Library’s governmental unit.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and maintain internal controls.
• Advise the Executive Director, Library Board of Trustees, and Leadership Team on fiscal policies.
• Serve as financial liaison with the Library Board and City of Urbana.

Skills

Financial management

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Tyler/Munis

Humanity timekeeping

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - City of Urbana & The Urbana Free Library

City of Urbana & The Urbana Free Library

• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Urbana Free Library
• Date Available: When filled
• Closing Date: 10/18/2026, 11:59pm

Do you want to work where you can enrich the lives of the people in your community? The Urbana Free Library is seeking a forward-thinking, self-motivated individual to join the Library's leadership team. Duties include overseeing budget development, financial forecasting, cash management, investments, and long-range financial planning. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or a related discipline and five (5) years of progressively responsible finance experience, including three (3) in a financial management role, including staff supervision. The Urbana Free Library has been serving the community for over 150 years. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic, community-centered environment, the Library invites you to apply.

Full job description

• Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt/Non-Union
• Location: The Urbana Free Library
• Pay Grade: PG-41: The starting annual salary (hiring range) for the position is $72,274 - $83,115 DOQ/E, with the opportunity to move through the full pay and grade range annually plus excellent benefits

The Finance Manager is an experienced, resourceful, and team-oriented business specialist who is responsible for safeguarding the assets and managing the Library's accounting and financial operations. Responsibilities include oversight and report of all revenue, expenditures, and fund balances for a governmental unit with an annual budget of $5 million. This position is accountable for providing accurate financial reporting, maintaining effective internal controls, managing financial risk, and advising the Executive Director, the Library Board of Trustees, and the Library Leadership Team on sound fiscal policies and strategic financial decisions. The Finance Manager will serve as the financial liaison with the Library Board of Trustees, department leaders, and the City of Urbana. As a member of Library's Leadership Team, the Finance Manager participates in strategic planning and policy development. The ideal candidate will be a continuous learner with a welcoming attitude and a collaborative work ethic. The Finance Manager reports to the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• -- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or related discipline.
• --Five (5) years of progressively responsible finance experience, including three (3) in a financial management role, including 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.

Accommodations: The Urbana Free Library provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need information, please contact The Urbana Free Library at 217-367-4057.

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