Position summary
Under the direction of Treasurer/Director of Finance, the Supervisor of Taxation is primarily responsible for the preparation and issuance of interim and final property tax bills. The incumbent also reviews the City’s assessment base and ensures the accuracy of the assessment roll for property taxation purposes. The incumbent acts as the representative of the City with the Assessment Review Board and the property owners’ appellant in assessment issues. Oversees the collection of all tax arrears and interacts and builds partnerships with key personnel or other relevant stakeholders of Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and the consultants of Municipal Tax Equity (MTE Consultants Inc.). Distributes funds to all school boards and the upper tier government that have been collected for them during the years. Supervises the Tax Clerk and the Utility Clerk in the functions of their work.
Requirements
- Must have a college diploma in accounting or a university degree in administration-option accounting.
- Must have three (3) to five (5) years of finance experience. Experience in the municipal assessment and tax environment would be an asset.
- Must have three (3) to five (5) years experience at the employee management level (in a unionized environment is an asset) or equivalent.
- Comprehensive knowledge of municipal finance-related legislation/regulations including the Municipal Act and Property Assessment and Taxation Act.
- Must have a clear understanding of all aspects of municipal taxation.
- Knowledge of the tax sale process.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public, with an emphasis on customer service, in both official languages, written and spoken (French and English).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimum support/direction and as part of a team.
- Attention to detail, knowledge of employee management procedures.
- Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Asset:
- Completed the Municipal Tax Administration Program.
- Knowledge of VADIM software.
- Professional Certifications: Associate member of the Institute of Municipal Assessors (AIMA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Ontario Municipal Taxation and Revenue Association (OMTRA).
Salary
As per the non-unionized salary scale $79 576 to $99 469.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.
Interested candidates are requested to upload their resume using the "Submit Your Application" form by 4:00 p.m., January 3, 2025. It is important to enter the job title Supervisor of Taxation in the space provided on the form.
https://www.clarence-rockland.com/en/hotel-de-ville/careers.aspx?_mid_=6313#Supervisor-of-Taxation
Job Posting # 2024-057
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $79,576.00-$99,469.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rockland, ON K4K 1P7
Application deadline: 2025-01-03
