Assistant Controller

Cohere; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly lunch stipend

Health and dental benefits

RRSP matching / 401K

Parental leave top-up

Enrichment benefits

Education stipend

Paid vacation

Travel budget

Home office stipend

Job summary

Cohere is seeking a senior accounting leader to own the month-end close and oversee audits across entities in a remote-friendly, fast-growing tech environment. This role sits at the heart of our finance team and shapes how we report, govern, and scale our accounting practices.

You will drive system implementations, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accurate financial reporting and insightful business guidance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills and deep understanding of GAAP principles.
• Experience owning month-end close processes and managing audit relationships.
• Excellence in problem-solving and process improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with financial systems (Netsuite preferred).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Thriving in high-growth, dynamic environments with evolving priorities.
• Experience building scalable accounting processes in technology companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the complete month-end close process across all entities.
• Oversee all audit activities, partnering with external auditors and managing internal control documentation.
• Collaborate on system implementations, process improvements, and acquisition integration efforts.
• Direct general ledger operations, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Implement and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy and support business growth.
• Leverage technology solutions to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Month-end close ownership

Leadership

Process improvement

Systems proficiency

Netsuite

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

In This Role, You Will

• Lead and own the complete month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across all entities
• Oversee all audit activities, partnering with external auditors and managing internal control documentation
• Collaborate on special projects including system implementations, process improvements, and acquisition integration efforts
• Direct general ledger operations, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Implement and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure financial accuracy and support business growth
• Leverage technology solutions to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making

You May Be a Good Fit If You

• Have 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with prior leadership in fast‑paced environments
• Possess strong technical accounting skills and deep understanding of GAAP principles
• Have direct experience owning month‑end close processes and managing audit relationships
• Demonstrate excellence in problem‑solving and process improvement methodologies
• Show proficiency with financial systems (Netsuite preferred, but not required)
• Exhibit strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Thrive in high‑growth, dynamic environments with evolving priorities
• Have experience building scalable accounting processes in technology companies

Compensation

For candidates in the United States, the Compensation Range is $200,000 – $310,000 USD.

For candidates in Canada, the Compensation Range is $285,000 – $350,000 CAD.

Benefits

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.