Operations Controller

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.

As the Operational Controller, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial activities, ensuring effective financial management and conducting meaningful analysis that will drive business performance. You will be instrumental in optimizing financial processes to improve efficiency and strategic impact. 

You have a strong desire to leave things better than you found them, and you’re excited to contribute to a dynamic company that finds solutions to real-life problems. You are keen to roll up your sleeves and execute on accounting responsibilities while building the right processes that result in providing accurate, timely and relevant financial information to all stakeholders. You take pride in developing and maintaining an effective cost accounting system to reduce cost and improve overall profitability. 

What you will do:

Responsibilities:

• Reporting & Analysis: Working alongside the FP&A team, support management to achieve organizational objectives by analyzing and interpreting costs & metrics and presenting findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Inventory Management: Manage and control costs of all manufacturing, material and labor expenses, conduct performance management and determine inventory valuation. The Operational Controller will develop and maintain an inventory management strategy to allow management to understand performance and make data driven decisions.
• Revenue & Costs: Overall responsibility for Accounts Payable, Revenue Accounting and Accounts Receivable.
• Compliance: Prepare and pay sales related requirements, ensuring compliance, in a timely manner.
• Leadership & Team Management: Oversee the operations of the revenue and costs team for achieving the department's goals and objectives by providing mentoring, coaching and training of the Teams.
• Business Enablement: Lead efficiency improvements including implementation, automation and/or integration of business tools and documentation of policies and procedures, as well as develop and maintain an inventory management strategy to allow management to understand performance and make data driven decisions.

Requirements

We want you to succeed, so you will need:

• 5+ years of full cycle accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least three years of direct experience in inventory management
• Experience leading a team and managing direct reports (currently 6)
• A resilient, flexible, solution oriented approach to addressing areas of improvement, likes digging into issues and enjoys taking leadership in addressing problems
• Ability to drive change as needed; reviewing and delivering recommendations for continuous improvement
• Ability to thrive in an environment of flexibility and ambiguity.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Self-directed, highly motivated and energetic
• Outstanding work ethic with strong commitment to quality and delivering on time
• Comfortable as an individual contributor, collaborative team member and a leader
• Qualified CPA/CMA

Nice to have:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Suite

Salary range: $120,000 to $135,000 per year

Please note that the base pay offered may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and experience, as well as business and organizational needs. 

Benefits

Why this is the opportunity for you:

• Sleep better knowing you're making the world a better place through more sustainable food production
• Opportunity to contribute and make an impact by working on meaningful projects
• Work with a team that values fun, laughter, and each other in a collaborative and casual work environment
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements and strong work-life balance culture
• Multiple office locations, convenient via transit and bike paths
• Extended medical plan with a Health Spending Account with premiums paid by the company
• Group RRSP, which includes a 3% company paid match after one year of employment

At Semios, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and we welcome everyone.