Senior Tax Associate / Tax Manager, Indirect Tax

Cohere•San Francisco, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. You’ll manage tax audits, optimize processes, collaborate cross-functionally, drive process and efficiency initiatives, and implement strategies to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance.

Requirements

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
Strong analytical ability to interpret tax regulations, model scenarios, and communicate findings to stakeholders
Demonstrated success in managing projects in fast-paced, global settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience with tax automation software (e.g., Vertex, Avalara) preferred

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.

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.
A daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events (for those in the office).
A co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city (for those not near an office).
$500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.