Cohere

International Accounting Manager

Cohere

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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!)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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