Internal Audit and SOX Compliance Manager

Cohere; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 195,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch stipend

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching / Pension

Parental leave top-up

Enrichment benefits program

Six weeks vacation

Travel to other offices

Annual company offsite

Job summary

Cohere is seeking an experienced Senior SOX & Internal Audit leader to own the enterprise control program and drive governance across in-scope entities. You will scope, design, and document controls while partnering with Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Compliance, Legal, and People teams to embed robust processes.

You will coordinate remediation, manage external audits, and oversee narratives, risk-control matrices, and testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in internal audit and SOX compliance, with 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Professional certifications CIA, CPA, or CISA.
• Knowledge of COSO frameworks and SOX compliance.
• Strong project management experience and handling external audits.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise SOX framework across in-scope entities and processes.
• Drive remediation with sustainable corrective actions and liaise with external auditors.
• Partner with Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and People teams.
• Oversee SOX documentation lifecycle: scoping, narratives, matrices, testing, remediation, reporting.
• Advise on cross-functional transformations ensuring strong financial controls from day one.

Skills

Internal audit

SOX compliance

COSO framework

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

CIA

CPA

CISA

Job description

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.

In This Role, You Will

• Own the enterprise SOX business process control framework, including scoping, risk assessment, control design standards, and documentation requirements across all in‑scope entities and processes.
• Drive timely remediation of control deficiencies by designing and implementing sustainable corrective actions, and serve as the primary business controls liaison with external auditors for SOX testing, walkthroughs, and evidence requests.
• Partner with Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and People teams to embed effective controls into core processes.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of SOX documentation — scoping, narratives, risk‑control matrices, walkthroughs, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and reporting — and drive automation and efficiency across the program.
• Act as a strategic advisor on cross‑functional business transformation initiatives (new systems, new revenue streams, M&A, process redesign), ensuring sound financial controls are built in from day one.

You May Be a Good Fit If You

• Have 5+ years of experience in internal audit and SOX compliance, with 2+ years in a managerial role, preferably in a high‑growth technology or AI company.
• Possess professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA, with strong knowledge of COSO frameworks and SOX compliance.
• Demonstrate expertise in project management, with proven ability to oversee consultants and external audit firms.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex control environments and identify emerging risks.
• Are a collaborative leader who can build relationships across technical and business teams.
• Possess excellent communication skills to articulate audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Are adaptable and thrive in a fast‑paced environment where AI technologies and business needs evolve rapidly.

Apply

If you are passionate about building robust governance frameworks in an AI‑driven environment and want to join a team that values innovation, integrity, and excellence, 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 : $135,000 – $250,000 USD

For candidates in Canada, the Compensation Range is : $195,000 – $280,000 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 doesn’t 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 doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.