Manager, Corporate Accounting

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.

As a Manager, Corporate Accounting, 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 ASC 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 perks such as:

• 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