Assistant Controller, Cohere
$200-310k
For candidates in Canada, the Compensation Range is : $285,000 – $350,000 CAD
Enterprise-grade AI solutions for real-world business problems
Be an early applicant
Enterprise-grade AI solutions for real-world business problems
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$200-310k
For candidates in Canada, the Compensation Range is : $285,000 – $350,000 CAD
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To empower businesses to scale innovation, boost productivity, and drive progress that reaches everyone.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply
What the job involves
- Our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting our rapid growth and ensuring operational excellence
- We value technical expertise, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to accuracy and compliance
- This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our financial infrastructure while working at the intersection of finance and transformative technology
- As we scale our business and navigate an evolving financial landscape, you'll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and serving as a key partner on accounting implications of major business decisions
- 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
Our take
Many businesses are now faced with the challenge of adopting advanced AI safely and securely. While AI tools like ChatGPT are making headlines, companies (especially those in regulated industries such as banking, telecoms, or government services) worry about privacy, compliance, and control over their sensitive data. Cohere addresses these concerns by offering AI solutions that can be trained on a company's internal data and, importantly, run on their own infrastructure rather than relying on external cloud providers. And in a world where data breaches and regulatory scrutiny are constant threats, this focus on trust and security is key.
In a competitive landscape dominated by giants like OpenAI, Google, and Elon Musk's xAI, Cohere is setting itself apart by targeting businesses exclusively. Its approach has earned it contracts with some big names, like Royal Bank of Canada, Fujitsu, LG, Oracle, and Dell. By focusing on reliability and enterprise adoption rather than viral consumer appeal, Cohere has carved out a strong niche for itself.
This isn't going unnoticed either, as the company recently raised $500M, boosting its valuation to $6.8B, and brought on board top talent from Meta and Uber to strengthen its leadership team. Alongside this, it's doubled its annual recurring revenue to $100M in 2025 and is aiming to hit $200M by year-end. With its North platform for AI agents and a lean cost structure compared with larger rivals, Cohere is very much ready for more growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
192% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Apr 2026
$600m
SERIES E
Sep 2025
$100m
LATE VC
Total funding: $2.1bn
Company benefits
- Six weeks’ paid vacation
- Equity / stock options
- RRSP, 401(k), and Pension Scheme contributions
- Coverage for 100% of your insurance premiums across health, dental, vision, and travel
- Additional coverage for accessing mental health providers/services
- Six months of fully paid parental leave, including adoption and surrogacy
- Financial support for egg freezing and IVF in Canada and the UK
- A monthly fitness and wellness allowance
- Globally dispersed company that supports a remote work culture
- A $2,000 annual education benefit for professional development
- A weekly stipend for meals when working remotely and catered lunch when working from one of our global offices
- A monthly arts and culture allowance
- A monthly quality time allowance
Company HQ
Grange Park, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Aidan Gomez
(Co-Founder & CEO)Aidan received a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Oxford in 2024 and has served as Cohere's CEO since co-founding the company in 2019.
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