Who are we

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. Were 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 whats 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!

Senior Accountant

Multiple Locations (San Francisco New York Toronto Remote) Full time Hybrid/Remote

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.

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support our General Ledger team with all processes and projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance organization at a high-growth AI company where you can build accounting processes from the ground up in a fast-paced technology environment.

In this role you will:

• Support the GL team with comprehensive accounting processes including month-end close reconciliations and audit preparation

• Assist with system implementations and process improvements for accounting infrastructure

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable accounting processes

• Partner with external auditors and coordinate audit processes

• Develop and maintain comprehensive accounting policies procedures and internal controls

• Drive continuous improvement of accounting infrastructure and reporting capabilities

• Take ownership of special projects including process optimization and automation initiatives

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have a background in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) OR strong operational experience at a high-growth technology startup

• Possess 5 years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility

• Demonstrate experience with system implementations and process improvements

• Show strong analytical skills and ability to perform complex reconciliations

• Take a proactive solutions-oriented approach to problem solving

• Have a strong desire to build accounting processes in a fast-paced technology environment

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If you are passionate about solving complex 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 doesnt 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!)

Required Experience:

Senior IC