STATUS: Permanent

JOB POSTING NUMBER: 3477

POSTING PERIOD: Indeterminate

SALARY: Class 10 – from $136,794.84 to $170,994.62 / year

SCHEDULE: hours per week, DAY; MONDAY to FRIDAY - 08:30 to 16:30

WORK MODE: Hybrid

WORK LOCATION: Revenue, Finance, 1333 CHOMEDEY BLVD OFFICE 601 A/S REVENUE, FINANCE LAVAL H7V 3Y1

The challenges that await you

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Accounting, you act as the primary person responsible for tax control, municipal tax collection, and other revenue related to taxation. In this capacity, you plan and coordinate the analysis of the impact of new tax laws and internal procedures to ensure fair, compliant, and adequate taxation.

You also play a central strategic role within the Finance Department, particularly in budgeting, financial forecasting, and accountability. You actively participate in the annual year-end audit process and significantly contribute to the development of the annual budget. You are responsible for the preparation, analysis, and monitoring of the budget related to taxation activities, including tax revenues, and ensure rigorous and proactive financial planning. You coordinate and supervise all required work within your division and ensure the quality, reliability, and relevance of the financial information produced, particularly for the financial report.

With a view to continuous improvement, you identify and implement best management practices, update and develop policies, programs, standards, and administrative procedures,



and deploy concrete measures aimed at optimizing the effectiveness and efficiency of the activities under your responsibility. You closely collaborate on the strategic planning of the Department and contribute to defining, developing, and recommending the orientations, objectives, priorities, and programs of your area of activity.

As a manager, you assess the needs for human, material, and financial resources necessary for the smooth operation of the division and ensure sound management of the budgets entrusted to you. You mobilize, guide, and support a team of 36 employees, fostering a climate of collaboration, accountability, and engagement. You establish priorities, clarify objectives and expectations, support decision-making, and ensure the efficient execution of mandates. You evaluate performance, recognize individual and collective contributions, and promote skill development through training, coaching, and ongoing communication.

Operating in a context of change and high complexity, you are a key player in the transformation project of the Finance Department and actively contribute to its evolution, modernization, and overall performance.

The ideal profile for us

- Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting sciences or equivalent;




- Membership in the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (CPA) will be considered an asset;
- Have ten (10) years of relevant experience in the role;
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the Municipal Taxation Act and the Cities and Towns Act, as well as a thorough knowledge of other laws, regulations, and standards applicable to the municipal environment.
- Possess excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel;
- Be familiar and comfortable with financial information systems (EBusiness – ERP) as well as software in the field of taxation such as TFP will be considered an asset;
- Ability to navigate a vast and complex legal framework.

Skills

Change agent

Kindness/empathy

Collaboration

Managerial courage

Talent development

Ability to innovate/optimize

Results-oriented

Leadership

The benefits of being part of our team

Choosing the City of Laval means joining the third largest city in Quebec, in an workplace where your leadership and influence can truly make a difference. It also offers the opportunity to grow within a human, committed, and passionate team for public service.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:

- 4 weeks of annual vacation;
- 5 personal days annually;
- 16.5 public holidays per year including several days off during the holiday season;
- Comprehensive group insurance package;
- Defined benefit pension plan;
- Hybrid work mode;
- Work location easily accessible with free parking;
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