International Accounting Manager

Who are we?

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.

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. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.

Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.

Join us on our mission and shape the future!

International Accounting Manager

Finance • London • Full time • Hybrid/Remote

Cohere is at the forefront of AI innovation, building cutting-edge language models and AI systems that transform how businesses operate. Our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting our rapid global growth and ensuring operational excellence across all regions. 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 language technology, contributing to Cohere’s mission of making AI accessible and beneficial through our powerful natural language processing capabilities.

In this role, you will:

• Own compliance requirements across UK, France, and EU jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to local statutory regulations and international accounting standards

• Partner cross-functionally on entity setup processes for global operations, including legal entity formation, banking relationships, and system implementations

• Support the General Ledger team in consolidation reporting, including intercompany eliminations, currency translations, and preparation of consolidated financial statements

• Partner with external auditors during audit processes, coordinating documentation and addressing technical accounting inquiries

• Develop and maintain scalable accounting policies and procedures for European operations that align with Cohere’s global financial infrastructure

• Monitor regulatory changes across European jurisdictions and implement necessary accounting process updates

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new European entities into existing financial systems

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant international exposure, particularly in UK, French, and EU markets

• Possess professional accounting qualifications (CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent) with strong technical accounting knowledge

• Have direct experience supporting consolidation reporting and audit processes in a multinational environment

• Demonstrated success in leading new entity setup processes across multiple jurisdictions

• Strong understanding of European VAT/GST regulations, transfer pricing principles, and local compliance requirements

• Experience working in fast-paced technology environments, preferably at an AI company

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and time zones

• Take a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to complex accounting challenges

Apply:
If you are passionate about solving complex international accounting challenges in a dynamic AI environment and want to join a team that values technical excellence and innovation, we encourage you to apply.

If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply!

We value and celebrate diversity and 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.

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:

🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment

🧑‍💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research

🍽 Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks

🦷 Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health

🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months

🎨 Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement

🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend

✈️ 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)