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210 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801 217-367-4057 urbanafreelibrary.org

Finance Manager\ \ Department: Administration\ Division: N/A\ Job Type: Civil Service/Non-Bargaining Unit\ Reports To: Executive Director\ Percent Time: Full-Time (39 hours per week), including evening and weekend\ hours as needed.\ Benefits: https://urbanafreelibrary.org/about-us/employment/full-time\ FLSA Status: Exempt\ Compensation: PG-41 The starting annual salary (hiring range) for the position is\ \$83,115 \$90,344 DOQ/E, with the opportunity to move through the full pay and\ grade range annually.\ \ JOB SUMMARY\ The Finance Manager is an experienced, resourceful, and team-oriented business specialist who\ is responsible for safeguarding the assets and managing the Librarys 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 Librarys 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.\ \ ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES\ Oversees budget development, financial forecasting, cash management, investments, and

long-range financial planning to ensure the Librarys 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 Generally

Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), governmental accounting standards, and\ applicable federal, state, and local 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.

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Finance Manager

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.

Manages and coordinates annual financial audits, regulatory reviews, and the\ implementation of corrective actions to address audit findings and strengthen internal\ controls.

Prepares and presents monthly/quarterly/annual reports, financial analyses, and supporting\ documentation for the Executive Director, the Library Board, the Urbana City Council, and\ other stakeholders as requested.

Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with City and County officials,\ government agencies, vendors, auditors, local organizations, and other external partners to\ support Library operations.

Maintains the confidentiality and security of sensitive financial information while ensuring\ appropriate transparency.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES\ Safeguards the Librarys financial assets by establishing, implementing, and monitoring

effective internal controls, sound financial management practices, risk mitigation strategies,\ and by encouraging operational excellence.

Advises the Executive Director and Library Board of Trustees on the financial implications of\ strategic initiatives and provides recommendations to support sound fiscal decision-making.

Identifies, evaluates, and mitigates financial, operational, and compliance risks to protect the\ Librarys financial sustainability.

Promotes a culture of integrity, accountability, transparency, and ethical financial\ stewardship throughout the organization.

Participates as a member of the Librarys Leadership Team.\ Upholds Library Code of Conduct and other Library policies and procedures.\ Responsible for development and supervision of

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Finance Manager