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Treasurer and Division Manager

Located on the western tip of the Island of Montreal, the Village of Senneville is a growing municipality of approximately 1,000 residents known for its architectural heritage, natural landscapes, and exceptional quality of life.

The municipality is currently undertaking several infrastructure, environmental, and organizational projects, providing a unique opportunity for professionals who want to make a direct impact on their community.

Job description :

Reporting to the General Director, the Treasurer and Division Manager – Finance and Administrative Services is responsible for overseeing the municipality’s financial and administrative operations.

The successful candidate will manage treasury, accounting, budgeting, taxation, payroll, benefits administration, capital project financing, and selected technology-related initiatives while serving as the municipality’s primary financial advisor.

This position combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in municipal finance and operational improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities :

Finance, Budget and Treasury

  • Manage all financial and accounting activities.
  • Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and capital investment plans.
  • Produce financial analyses and management reports.
  • Monitor municipal budgets and project expenditures.
  • Manage cash flow, investments, debt, and financing requirements.
  • Coordinate annual financial statements and external audits.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and municipal regulations.

Revenue, Taxation and Collections

  • Oversee municipal taxation, billing, and revenue collection.
  • Monitor accounts receivable and collection activities.
  • Supervise accounts payable, reconciliations, and payment processes.
  • Strengthen internal financial controls and procedures.

Grants, Capital Projects and Financing

  • Identify funding opportunities and prepare grant applications.
  • Coordinate required government reporting.
  • Monitor financial aspects of infrastructure and capital projects.
  • Assess municipal debt capacity and financing needs.
  • Prepare borrowing by-law and refinancing analyses.
  • Support the development of partnership and funding strategies.

Administrative Services

  • Supervise payroll processing and employee benefits administration.
  • Manage group insurance, retirement savings programs, and disability files.
  • Coordinate aspects of information technology, including vendors, software licenses, equipment and cybersecurity administration.
  • Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures.
  • Support municipal departments with administrative and financial expertise.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

  • Lead modernization of financial and administrative processes.
  • Support implementation of digital management tools.
  • Develop reporting dashboards and performance indicators.
  • Promote automation and responsible use of artificial intelligence solutions.

Team Management

  • Supervise departmental staff.
  • Plan and coordinate team activities and priorities.
  • Participate in recruitment, employee development and performance management.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
Candidate profile :

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five years of relevant experience in finance or administration within the municipal or public sector.
  • Experience in budgeting and financial statement preparation.
  • Experience supervising employees.
  • Strong knowledge of municipal finance and taxation.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365.
  • Excellent French language skills and ability to communicate in English.

Assets

  • CPA designation.
  • Experience as a municipal treasurer, assistant treasurer, chief accountant, or finance manager.
  • Experience with PG Solutions or Mégagest software.
  • Knowledge of MAMH grant programs.
  • Experience managing borrowing by-laws and government reporting.
  • Experience in digital transformation and process automation initiatives.

Key Competencies

  • Leadership and autonomy.
  • Professional judgment and integrity.
  • Strong execution capabilities.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Organizational and prioritization abilities.
  • Communication and collaboration skills.
  • Initiative and versatility.
  • Confidentiality and ethical conduct.
Benefits :
  • Permanent full-time management position.
  • 35-hour work week.
  • Year-round summer schedule with Fridays ending at noon.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
  • Group insurance program.
  • Employer-contributed RRSP.
  • Vacation, floating days, and statutory holidays.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Direct involvement in strategic municipal projects and decision-making.
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and people-oriented work environment.
  • Occasional availability required outside regular working hours for council meetings, budget presentations, and municipal activities.

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