Directeurtrice adjointe et assistante-tr sorier re Deputy Director and Assistant Treasurer

ENGLISH VERSION FOLLOWS

About the City of Mascouche

Located on the North Shore 20 km from Montreal Mascouche is at the crossroads of highways 25 and the 640. With a population of more than 48000 residents it employs more than 500 people. With the arrival of CentrOparc its future business district and with more than 40 neighborhood parks and the revitalization of its village core Mascouche offers a dynamic living environment of unparalleled quality.

SUMMARY

Under the responsibility of the Director of Finance and the Treasurer the candidate manages all activities related to the accounting of all the citys financial operations in accordance with current accounting standards and practices. He or she exercises leadership by providing consulting expertise in municipal accounting. He or she also ensures that they support the Director and the Treasurer in carrying out their duties assigned under the laws governing the municipal document.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine in collaboration with your superior the objectives and priorities of the service based on the citys orientations.
  
• Ensure followup on the development and implementation of methods and procedures to ensure the appropriate recording and control of all financial transactions.
  
• Ensure that an accounting system is documented and maintained in compliance with the accounting standards applicable to the accounting of public bodies (MAMH) and the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB).
  
• Participate in the development evolution and validation of the different modules of the financial systems used.
  
• Develop and recommend various procedures to help the organization function properly.
  
• Ensure the management of accounting staff and coordinate their activities in accordance with the mission values and objectives of the Finance department and the organization.
  
• Participate in the selection evaluation and training of staff ensuring an environment conducive to the development of their professional skills.
  
• Provide technical assistance for financial software packages and act as an administrator of the financial system.
  
• Ensure the quality of the services offered by your team while mobilizing your staff under your responsibility as well as ensuring efficiency and performance in your sector.
  

REQUIREMENTS

Training

• Hold a bachelor s degree in accounting or administration (accounting option).
  

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position.
  
• Experience in managing unionized personnel.
  
• Experience in the municipal sector.
  
• Good knowledge of municipal taxation accounting standards and applicable public sector laws and regulations (the laws concerning cities and towns and others).
  
• Good knowledge of the MAMH financial information presentation manual.
  
• Good knowledge of the COMAQ treasurer s agenda.
  
• Mastery of the spoken and written French language.
  
• Mastery of the Office suite.
  
  

Skills and Abilities

• Marked ability to resolve problems and disputes in a manner adapted to the context of the City of Mascouche.
  
• Excellent organizational skills.
  
• Management skills.
  
• Mobilizing leadership skills.
  
• The ability to carry out several mandates simultaneously while respecting tight deadlines.
  
• Good communication skills.
  
• Excellent customer service.
  
• Teamwork and the enthusiasm to take on challenges.
  
• Dynamic and passionate about accounting.