International Accounting Manager

Cohere

International Accounting Manager responsible for compliance across UK, FR, and EU jurisdictions in AI finance operations. Leading entity setups and maintaining accounting policies within a fast-paced tech environment.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & 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!)

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Hard Skills & Tools

consolidation reportingintercompany eliminationscurrency translationsfinancial statements preparationaccounting policies developmentaccounting procedures maintenancetechnical accounting knowledgeVAT regulationsGST regulationstransfer pricing principles

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationproactive approachsolutions-oriented mindsetleadershipcross-functional partnershiporganizational skillsadaptabilityproblem-solvingattention to detail

Certifications

CPACAACCA