Finance Manager

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  
Job Summary:
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.
To Apply:
To apply online, click the maroon "Apply" button on the upper-right-hand side of this page. Applications will not be considered without ALL of the following credentials:

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume 
3. Completed online application, including answers to the supplemental questions 

The position will remain open until filled, but for fullest consideration applications must be received by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, October 18, 2026. 
Selection Process:
Scoring of Applicants. Each application that meets the minimum requirements will be scored, but first priority will be given to those applications submitted by the fullest consideration date. Your responses will be used to determine whether you possess the minimum qualifications required. Only information on the application and the responses to the supplemental questions will be considered and additional information listed on a resume, cover letter, or other supplemental materials will not be used when deciding if a candidate meets the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details in their application.
Panel Interviews. At least two people will be present on the panels. Applicants will be asked a list of standard questions. In the interviews, we will want to learn about you, your experiences, and how you would function in a library setting. We expect to schedule these interviews in October-November 2026.
Contacting References. We will contact former employers of candidate finalists before making a decision.
Selection/Appointment. Although selection is based on the successful completion of all of the above components, the nature of the selection process allows any single component to eliminate a candidate from further consideration. As a final step, the Library appoints a candidate from those who are available to accept the position.
Each application that meets the minimum requirements, that is complete, and that has been submitted using the online application and before the job posting fullest consideration date, will be considered. Complete applications that meet the minimum requirements and that are submitted after October 18, 2026, will be considered only if necessary. Paper submissions will not be accepted. 
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.

The Urbana Free Library welcomes diversity!
We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE