Strategic Finance Manager – Public Library Leadership

AFP East Central Illinois Chapter; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urbana Free Library is seeking a Finance Manager to safeguard assets and oversee accounting and financial operations for a government-style library budget of approximately $5 million. The role reports to the Executive Director and drives revenue, expenditures, and fund balances while ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

As a member of the Library Leadership Team, you will advise on fiscal policies and strategic financial decisions, coordinate audits with the City and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversees budget development, financial forecasting, cash management, investments, and long-range financial planning to ensure the Library’s financial sustainability.
• Plans, prioritizes, and oversees departmental operations, workflow, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Provides Library leadership and the Library Board with timely and accurate financial analyses, reports, forecasts, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Maintains official accounting, payroll, and financial reports in accordance with GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Works with the auditor engaged by the City to complete the Library and Library Foundation audits, including preparing work papers and trial balance, and reviewing audited financial statements.
• Evaluates departmental operations, workload, work methods, and procedures; identifies opportunities for continuous improvement; and implements process enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Serves as a strategic advisor to the Leadership Team by contributing to long-range planning, organizational initiatives, and financial sustainability.

Skills

Financial management

Staff supervision

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration

Tools

Tyler/Munis

Humanity timekeeping

Job description

The Urbana Free Library is seeking a Finance Manager to safeguard assets and oversee accounting and financial operations for a government-style library budget of approximately $5 million. The role reports to the Executive Director and drives revenue, expenditures, and fund balances while ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls.

As a member of the Library Leadership Team, you will advise on fiscal policies and strategic financial decisions, coordinate audits with the City and