Finance Systems and Automation Manager

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.

Were 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 co-headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco with key offices in London New York City Montreal Seoul Germany and Paris. Join us!

Who are we

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 youll 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:

• Own the full lifecycle management of our NetSuite ERP environment including architecture design configuration optimization integration development and strategic roadmap planning to support General Ledger AP AR Procure-to-Pay Fixed Assets Revenue Recognition Audit and International Consolidations & Reporting

• Drive end-to-end process excellence across Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay workflows identifying and resolving gaps between upstream systems and ERP through disciplined integration design and implementation

• Identify and implement automation opportunities across finance workflows with specific focus on deploying AI agents to replace manual processes and enhance operational efficiency

• Establish and maintain robust operational controls including disciplined change management comprehensive data governance frameworks and measurable SLAs across all financial systems to ensure audit readiness and SOX compliance

• Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance Operations IT and Engineering to translate business requirements into scalable system solutions and drive continuous improvement

• Lead system enhancements upgrades and third-party integrations while ensuring data integrity scalability and operational reliability across the broader application landscape

• Develop and maintain documentation training materials and user support processes to champion best practices across finance teams

• Monitor system performance troubleshoot issues and implement proactive measures to maintain system stability and security
  

You may be a good fit if you:

• Have 7 years of hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP administration and configuration across multiple financial modules

• Possess deep expertise in end-to-end financial workflows including AP AR GL month-end close and consolidation processes

• Have experience with AI/LLM technologies and have successfully implemented automation solutions in finance contexts

• Bring excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

• Have strong stakeholder management abilities and can build trusted relationships with finance leadership and cross-functional teams

• Are passionate about leveraging technology to transform manual processes and create exceptional operational efficiency

• Possess a bachelors degree in Information Systems Computer Science Accounting Finance or related field

• Have experience working in fast-paced dynamic environments with evolving requirements and priorities
  

Apply:

If you are passionate about driving financial excellence in a dynamic AI environment and want to join a team that values technical expertise and innovation we encourage you to apply.



Cohere is committed to fair and transparent pay practices. The salary range listed for this role reflects the expected base compensation. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location level job-related knowledge skills education and experience.

For candidates in the United States the Compensation Range is : $135000 $250000 USD

For candidates in Canada the Compensation Range is : $195000 $280000 CAD

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:

  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.

How and Where We Work:

• Cohere is remote-friendly. We have offices in Toronto San Francisco New York City London Paris Montreal and more coming soon.

• For those in the office: a daily lunch program plenty of snacks and regular community and social events.

• For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.

• Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.

If any of the above doesnt line up exactly with your experience we still encourage you to apply.

We 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.

We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates but it doesnt limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.

Required Experience:

Manager