Position:
Senior Tax Associate / Tax Manager, Indirect Tax
Company:
Cohere
Location:
(Canada, San Francisco)
Employment type:
Full Time
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid
Short Summary:
Cohere 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.
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, 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
Requirement:
- 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
Benefits:
- A weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in your local currency
- 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