Manager – Corporate Accounting

Who are we?

Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems.

We’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.

We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us!

About the role:

Cohere is at the forefront of AI innovation, building cutting-edge language models and AI systems. Our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting our rapid growth and ensuring operational excellence. We value technical expertise, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to accuracy and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our financial infrastructure while working at the intersection of finance and transformative technology. As we scale our business and navigate an evolving financial landscape, you'll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and serving as a key partner on accounting implications of major business decisions.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the complete month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across all entities

• Prepare and review the consolidated financial statements, including the statement of cash flows, and support various management reporting requirements

• Own lease accounting, including accounting assessment under ASC 842, recording and reconciliation of lease-related account transactions, financial reporting, and disclosures

• Own equity accounting such as stock-based compensation under ASC 718 and IFRS, as well as all other equity-related balance sheet accounts

• Own deferred commission accounting under ASC 340-40, including capitalization, amortization, and reconciliation of contract acquisition costs, and related disclosures

• Oversee foreign currency accounting, including functional currency assessment, transaction exposure, and translation adjustments

• Assist with recording purchase accounting, including purchase price adjustments, acquisition-related expenses, fair value allocations, and related reconciliations

• Direct general ledger operations, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation

• Implement and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy and support business growth

• Leverage technology solutions to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with prior leadership in fast-paced environments

• Possess strong technical accounting skills and deep understanding of GAAP principles, including lease accounting, equity accounting, business combination, and foreign currency

• Have direct experience owning month-end close processes using close management tools such as Numeric

• Demonstrate expertise in purchase accounting, including acquisitions, purchase price adjustments, and related reconciliations

• Experience with leveraging AI tools to build and improve workflows to achieve operational efficiency and accuracy

• Demonstrate excellence in problem-solving and process improvement methodologies

• Show proficiency with financial systems (Netsuite preferred, but not required)

• Exhibit strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

• Thrive in high-growth, dynamic environments with evolving priorities

• Have experience building scalable accounting processes in technology companies

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:

• A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency for lunch.

• Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget for mental health.

• RRSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme.

• 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months, for either parent.

• Annual enrichment benefits:

  Arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, and a workspace improvement credit.

  Education & learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching.

• 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days!)

• Budget for traveling to other offices if you are remote, plus an annual company offsite.

How and Where We Work:

• Cohere is remote-friendly, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening soon.

• For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.

• For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.

• Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.

If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.

We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.

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