Vice President, Tax and Treasury

Who are we?

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.

Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.

Join us on our mission and shape the future!

Role Summary:
The VP of Tax and Treasury will be a strategic leader responsible for designing and executing global tax and treasury strategies that align with our growth trajectory and IPO readiness. This role requires a forward-thinking expert who can navigate complex international tax landscapes, optimize capital structure, and ensure compliance while positioning the company for public market success.

Key Responsibilities:
Tax Strategy & Compliance

• Develop and implement global tax strategies (direct/indirect tax, transfer pricing, IP taxation) to minimize risk and optimize cash flow.

• Lead tax planning for M&A, restructuring, and cross-border transactions.

• Oversee tax compliance, audits, and relationships with global tax authorities.

• Ensure IPO-ready tax structures, including SEC compliance and SOX controls.

Treasury & Capital Management

• Manage global cash operations, forecasting, and liquidity risk mitigation.

• Execute FX risk management and international cash repatriation strategies.

• Develop treasury policies for post-IPO public company requirements.

IPO & Public Company Preparedness

• Partner with CFO and auditors on IPO tax disclosures and financial reporting (GAAP/IFRS).

• Model tax implications of public ownership (e.g., Section 162(m), equity compensation).

• Establish controls for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and public company treasury operations.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Build and mentor a high-performing global tax/treasury team.

• Collaborate with Legal, FP&A, and Accounting to align financial strategies.

• Advise executive team on tax/treasury impacts of business decisions.

This career opportunity may be a good match for you if you have:

• 20+ years of experience in tax and treasury coupled with experience at a global tech/high-growth private and public company.

• Proven leadership in IPO processes and public company tax/treasury functions.

• Deep expertise in international tax (BEPS, Pillar Two), transfer pricing, and SEC regulations.

• Big 4 public accounting experience is strongly desired.

If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply!

We value and celebrate diversity and 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.

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these 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!)