Head of Division - Revenue

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Financial Accounting, you act as the primary responsible party 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 contribute significantly 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 work closely with 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 proper functioning 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.

• Hold a bachelor's degree in accounting sciences or equivalent;
• Being a member of 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 thorough understanding of the Municipal Taxation Act and the Cities and Towns Act, as well as a deep 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.

Choosing the City of Laval means joining the third largest city in Quebec, in an environment 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 working mode;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Priority access to a daycare CPE.