Tax Manager

EarthDaily Analytics; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of Earth observation and satellite technology seeks a Tax Manager based in Vancouver. This hybrid role involves managing the company's global tax function, ensuring compliance with U.S. and Canadian tax laws, and developing tax strategies to optimize the organization's tax position. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in corporate tax, the ability to navigate complex tax issues, and strong communication skills to advise internal stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Full benefits and flexible time off

Work from home opportunities

Company subsidized lunches

Friday afternoon social hours

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in U.S. and Canadian corporate tax.
• Hands-on experience with transfer pricing and cross-border structuring.
• Experience in dealing with multiple currencies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate tax compliance for both U.S. and Canada.
• Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies.
• Lead responses to tax audits from CRA and IRS.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field

CPA designation (U.S. or Canada)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

OUR VISION

AtEarthDailyAnalytics (EDA), we strive to build a more sustainable planet by creating innovative solutions that combine satellite imagery of the Earth, modern software engineering, machine learning, and cloud computing to solve the toughest challenges in agriculture, water management, carbon-capture verification and more.

EDA’s signature Earth Observation mission, the EarthDaily Constellation, is currently under construction. Once operational in 2026, the EarthDaily Constellation will be the most powerful global change detection and change monitoring system ever developed, capable of generating unprecedented predictive analytics and insights. It will combine with the EarthPipeline data processing system to provide unprecedented, scientific-grade data of the world every day, positioning EDA to meet the growing needs of diverse industries.

OUR TEAM

Our global, enterprise-wide team represents a variety of business lines and is made up of sales, marketing and support professionals, data scientists, software engineers, project managers and finance, HR, and IT professionals.

READY TO LAUNCH?

Do you want to join the Finance team of one of the most exciting space companies at the forefront of global change detection/change monitoring? We are looking for a Tax Manager who will play a key role in managing the company's global tax function across Canada and the U.S.This is a Vancouver-based hybrid position, with some in-office work required. Candidates must have full-time availability during the business hours of 9am-5:30pm Monday through Friday.

PREPARE FOR IMPACT!

Reporting to the Director of Finance and working closely with other members of the Finance team, the Tax Manager is a hands-on role responsible for corporate tax compliance, indirect tax, cross-border tax strategy, and tax provision reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of both U.S. and Canadian tax, and sound judgement in navigating cross-border and transfer pricing issues. They will also have the ability to translate complex tax topics into clear guidance for internal stakeholders and will play a key role in implementing scalable processes and managing tax risk as the company grows.

Responsibilities include:

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee corporate tax compliance for both U.S. and Canada, including federal, state/provincial, and local filings
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of corporate income tax, sales tax (GST/HST/PST/VAT), and other indirect taxes
• Manage quarterly and annual tax provision calculations under US GAAP and IFRS
• Maintain compliance with transfer pricing regulations and prepare required documentation
• Coordination of SR&ED filings
• Support accurate tax reporting and compliance related to withholding tax and intercompany distributions

Tax Planning & Strategy

• Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies to optimize the company's global tax position
• Identify and mitigate cross-border tax risks, including permanent establishment exposure
• Advise on tax implications of business operations, M&A, restructurings, and new market entry
• Monitor U.S. and Canadian tax law changes and assess business impact

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead responses to tax audits and inquiries from CRA, IRS, and other authorities
• Maintain strong internal controls over tax compliance and financial reproting
• Partner with legal, accounting, and finance to proactively mange tax risk

Collaboration & Advisory

• Advise internal stakeholders on payroll tax, sales tax, international tax, and other operational matters
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors to ensure compliance and alignment with best practices
• Collaborate with country subsidiaries on accurate tax reporting and compliance
• Support implementation of tax technology or automation solutions where applicable
• Other duties as required

YOUR PAST MISSIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field
• CPA designation (U.S. or Canada) is required
• 8+ years of progressive experience in U.S. and Canadian corporate tax
• Hands-on experience with transfer pricing, cross-border structuring, and indirect taxes
• Prior experience with SR&ED claims is an asset
• Experience with ERPs (NetSuite experience an asset)
• Experience in dealing with multiple currencies

YOUR TOOLKIT

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS tax reporting
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain tax issues to non-tax stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

YOUR COMPENSATION

Base Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000 CAD annually

The range of$120,000-$150,000 annually, depends on job-related skills, experience, training, education, location and business needs. The range is based on BC-derived compensation for this role. It is not typical for an individual to be hired ator near the top of the range for their role. Only in rare and exceptional circumstances, when a candidate has the experience, skills, and expertise to exceed those required for the position, would we consider paying at the top of the range for this role.

OURSPACE

We’d love to welcomeyoutoourworld ofsoftware for space.We have a shared passionforbuilding production critical systems that generate near real-time views of Earth fromsatellitesthat power real-world applicationslike disastermitigation, environmentalmonitoringandcrop yield improvements. It’s afun,fast paced,exciting environmentwhere wehold innovation,teamwork, honesty and trust as our core values.

To make the most innovative products that serve our customers, we recognize the role that each of us plays in Diversity and Inclusion at EarthDaily. We draw from our diverse crew of exceptional team members and encourage and empower our team members to express themselves regardless of identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.

This is a hybrid role, with some ongoing, in-office work and collaboration required.

WHY EARTHDAILY ANALYTICS?

• Competitive compensation, full benefits and flexible time off

• Be part of ameaningful missionaspart of one of Canada’s most innovative space companies that are developing sustainable solutions for our planet

• Workfrom home opportunities (hybrid)

• Great work environment, team andone of the bestoffice locations in Vancouver (right over the water in the new Vancouver Convention Centre)

• Company subsidizedlunches, lunch & learns and Friday afternoon social hours