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

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 ASB 718 and IFRS, as well as all other equity-related balance sheet accounts

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: