About the RoleCohere is seeking an Indirect Tax Sr. Associate / Tax Manager to manage global indirect tax compliance, strategy, and reporting, focusing on VAT/GST and sales tax in Canada, the U.S., and other key markets. You'll manage tax audits, optimize processes, collaborate cross-functionally, drive process and efficiency initiatives, and implement strategies to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance.
Key Responsibilities- Manage end-to-end indirect tax compliance, including filings, registrations, and remittances for global VAT/GST, and US sales and use tax
- Streamline tax workflows, leverage tax automation tools and AI, and enhance data governance to improve efficiency
- Develop and implement indirect tax strategies aligned with Cohere's business growth, product offerings (e.g., SaaS, AI services, Sovereign AI), and international expansion.
- Manage responses to tax audits and inquiries from authorities.
- Identify and mitigate tax risks, ensuring alignment with global tax regulations and internal policies
- Address digital services taxes and electronic services implications.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, and Product teams to assess tax impacts of new initiatives, contracts, and market entries.
Qualifications- 3-5 years of indirect tax experience, with experience in multinational environments
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or experience in Indirect Tax
- Deep knowledge of U.S. and / or Canadian indirect tax laws, and familiarity with principles of global indirect tax regimes
- Prior experience in technology/SaaS
- Experience with tax automation software (e.g., Vertex, Avalara) preferred
- Strong analytical ability to interpret tax regulations, model scenarios, and communicate findings to stakeholders
- Demonstrated success in managing projects in fast-paced, global settings.
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, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening 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.
