Manager, Revenue - Caledon, Canada - The Town of Caledon

The Town of Caledon

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Caledon, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Description:

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Treasurer, the Manager, Revenue/Deputy Treasurer is responsible for the activities and functions of all property tax, development charges, development financing and revenue policies, invoicing, collections, reconciliation/balancing, and the administration of revenues and taxation across the Town including the co-ordination and administration of taxation including setting and billing over $180 million annually in property taxes on behalf of the Town, Region and School boards, property assessment, accounts receivable, user fees, and collections functions.

As Deputy Treasurer, this position is responsible for assisting the Treasurer in fulfilling the responsibilities of the Treasurer in the Municipal Act, 2001.

As Deputy Treasurer, this position not only provides backup, assistance and support to the Treasurer but also conducts financial functions including the posting and reconciliation of corporate sub-ledgers to the general ledger (currently PerfectMind (Recreation), Vailtech (Tax), Cash receipting, etc.), budget modelling as part of the annual budget process, review of Accounts payable, approval of bank transactions and transfers and serves as a reference and provides analysis to the Treasurer/CFO/CAO to aid in their decision making.

As the Manager, Revenue/Deputy Treasurer, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

Responsible for the collection of property taxes including making payment arrangements with delinquent taxpayers and communicating information and agreements, initiating registry office searches, issuing bailiff warrants, tax registration proceedings and negotiating payment schedules.
Responsible for administering the Pre-Authorized Payment Program for taxes.
Prepares and reviews reports to Council on all tax adjustments and writeoffs as well as land apportionments.
Responsible for all aspects of the tax and revenue accounts in the general ledger including balancing and making scheduled payments to the Region and School Boards.
Manage and maintain PaymentinLieu accounts, including billing, balancing, and accounting in the general ledger and resolving any disputes in payment with the Province or Region, etc.
Responsible for tax adjustments including ensuring issuance of letters to taxpayers for writeoff or reduction of taxes, Assessment Review Board decisions, Charity Rebates, etc.
Town liaison to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to ensure that assessments are added to the tax assessment roll in an accurate and timely manner so the Town may commence tax billings to new/significantly improved properties. Also, responsible for the balancing of assessment totals to MPAC reports, including property locations, name changes etc and updating the Vailtech tax database system prior to the Interim, Final and Supplementary billing.
Responsible for summary reports of revenue collections, refunds, writeoffs, and recoveries, produces standard reports for yearend analysis and account analysis for auditors. Prepares calculation of balance due to and from other agencies, prepares journal entries and reports for Council Review and approval.
Additional duties as per the job description attached

We are seeking a finance professional with a minimum education, training and/or knowledge in the above, normally acquired from a post-secondary degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Accounting or equivalent related field and a Chartered Professional Accounting Designation (CPA).

Municipal Tax Administration Program (MTAP) and Ontario Revenue Association designation (CMTP) are assets.

We are seeking an individual who possesses or has experience with:

Municipal Finance
including financial reporting, financial planning/budgets, cash flows, analysis, forecasting, internal controls, development charges, investments and project management, knowledge of audit processes and standards (both internal and external).
Municipal Taxes thorough understanding of the Municipal Act, Assessment Act, Education Act and related regulations related to municipal taxes, assessment and revenues.
Financial reporting requirements for annual financial reporting and PFAR.
Knowledge of internal and external audit processes and standards.
Business process reengineering based on best business practices that incorporate excellent customer service, timely and accurate information, efficient and effective use of resources, and strong internal controls.
Development Charges thorough understanding of the Municipal Act and Development Charges Act and related regulations related to development charges and municipal finance.
Knowledge of PSAB and GAAP requirements.
Customer Service proficiency.
Knowledge of Planning Act to support planning council reports, financial transactions/agreements, development charge financing.
Knowledge of Corporate IT systems to facilitate financial transaction collec