Role overview

Cohere is a security-first enterprise AI company that builds foundation models and AI products for business use. As Manager of Corporate Accounting, you will lead the accounting function for this rapidly scaling global technology company, managing financial reporting across multiple entities and serving as a strategic partner on major business decisions.

Key responsibilities

Lead the complete month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across all entities.
Own lease accounting responsibilities, including ASC 842 assessment, recording, reconciliation, financial reporting, and related disclosures.
Manage equity accounting matters such as stock-based compensation under ASC 718 and IFRS standards, along with all equity-related balance sheet accounts.
Oversee foreign currency accounting, including functional currency assessment, transaction exposure analysis, and translation adjustments.
Support purchase accounting activities, including purchase price adjustments, acquisition-related expenses, fair value allocations, and reconciliations.
Direct general ledger operations, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls while collaborating across departments to support business growth.

Requirements

Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated leadership in fast-paced environments.
Strong technical accounting expertise and deep understanding of GAAP principles, including lease accounting, equity accounting, business combinations, and foreign currency matters.
Direct experience owning and managing month-end close processes, ideally using close management tools.
Proven expertise in purchase accounting, acquisitions, purchase price adjustments, and related reconciliations.
Proficiency with financial systems, with NetSuite experience preferred but not required.
Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to build and improve workflows for operational efficiency and process improvement.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to thrive in high-growth, dynamic environments with evolving priorities.

What makes this role worth considering

You will work at the intersection of finance and transformative AI technology while building scalable accounting processes for a global company with offices across Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul. Cohere offers comprehensive benefits including six weeks of paid vacation, full health and dental coverage, parental leave top-up, education and learning stipends, and a remote-friendly work environment with a $500 home office stipend for all employees.