Strategic Finance Manager – Community Library

City of Urbana, Illinois; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urbana Free Library is seeking a Finance Manager to lead budgeting, financial forecasting, cash management, investments, and long-range planning. The role safeguards assets and oversees accounting operations for a governmental unit with a $5 million annual budget, providing accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, plus five years of progressively responsible finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or related discipline.
• Five years of progressively responsible finance experience, including three in a financial management role with staff supervision.
• Knowledge of automated financial, payroll, and management systems.
• Proficiency with Tyler/Munis or similar accounting/payroll software.
• Experience with Humanity or similar timekeeping system.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with government or nonprofit finance, including fund accounting and audits.
• Preferred: bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• The Finance Manager safeguards assets and manages the Library's accounting and financial operations.
• Oversees revenue, expenditures, and fund balances for a $5 million annual budget with accurate reporting.
• Advises the Executive Director, Library Board of Trustees, and Leadership Team on fiscal policy and planning.

Skills

Finance experience

Staff supervision

Financial systems knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Nonprofit finance

Bilingual

Humanity timekeeping

Timekeeping systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, or related discipline

Tools

Tyler/Munis

Humanity

Job description

The Urbana Free Library is seeking a Finance Manager to lead budgeting, financial forecasting, cash management, investments, and long-range planning. The role safeguards assets and oversees accounting operations for a governmental unit with a $5 million annual budget, providing accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration, plus five years of progressively responsible finance