Tax Manager
Semios
Who we are:
We are a bunch of people who really care about agriculture, food and the challenges facing farming. We want to help farmers with data driven decision making to help nature feed a growing population. Join our team of expert engineers, agronomists, entomologists, crop researchers, and data scientists who are continually conducting research to help drive innovation in agriculture.
Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks.
Our innovative work has received several industry awards:
- AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2023) - Selected as winner of the “Overall Smart Irrigation Company Of The Year” award.
- Sustainability Changemaker by SDTC (2022) - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada.
- AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2021) – Selected as winner of the "Pest Management Solutions of the Year" award.
- Google Accelerator (2020) – Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.
- Global CleanTech Top 100 (2020) – Identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges.
One of our partners produced this short video which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.
We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.
Who you are:
Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job; you want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population. Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things.
The Tax Manager will play a critical role in supporting the company’s global tax compliance and strategy, ensuring the business operates efficiently across borders while aligning with local and international tax regulations.
What you will do:
- Global Tax Compliance: Oversee and manage all global tax filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. This includes handling cross-border activities, global transfer pricing, and complex business transactions. Collaborate with external tax advisors and legal counsel as needed.
- Business Partnership & Strategy: Work closely with finance leadership and business units to provide tax guidance and support on various projects. Lead ad-hoc analyses and special initiatives to align tax strategies with business goals.
- Process Documentation & Compliance: Maintain and update documentation for tax compliance processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, company policies, and internal controls. Conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance.
- Business Tools: Serve as a key contributor in the selection and implementation of tax management tools. Oversee deployment, system transition, and team training to ensure seamless integration.
- Stay abreast of developments in tools, techniques and industry standards/best practice and identify opportunities for tax optimization and operational efficiencies
- Industry Knowledge & Optimization: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices. Identify opportunities for tax optimization and operational efficiency within the organization.
