[Hiring] Finance Systems and Automation Manager @Cohere

Role Description

Cohere is at the forefront of AI innovation, building cutting-edge language models and AI systems. Our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting our rapid growth and ensuring operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our financial infrastructure while working at the intersection of finance and transformative technology.

In this role, you will:

• Own the full lifecycle management of our NetSuite ERP environment, including architecture design, configuration optimization, integration development, and strategic roadmap planning to support General Ledger, AP, AR, Procure-to-Pay, Fixed Assets, Revenue Recognition, Audit, and International Consolidations & Reporting.
• Drive end-to-end process excellence across Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay workflows, identifying and resolving gaps between upstream systems and ERP through disciplined integration design and implementation.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across finance workflows, with specific focus on deploying AI agents to replace manual processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Establish and maintain robust operational controls, including disciplined change management, comprehensive data governance frameworks, and measurable SLAs across all financial systems to ensure audit readiness and SOX compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, Operations, IT, and Engineering to translate business requirements into scalable system solutions and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead system enhancements, upgrades, and third-party integrations while ensuring data integrity, scalability, and operational reliability across the broader application landscape.
• Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and user support processes to champion best practices across finance teams.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures to maintain system stability and security.

Qualifications

• Have 7+ years of hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP administration and configuration across multiple financial modules.
• Possess deep expertise in end-to-end financial workflows including AP, AR, GL, month-end close, and consolidation processes.
• Have experience with AI/LLM technologies and have successfully implemented automation solutions in finance contexts.
• Bring excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Have strong stakeholder management abilities and can build trusted relationships with finance leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Are passionate about leveraging technology to transform manual processes and create exceptional operational efficiency.
• Possess a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Have experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with evolving requirements and priorities.

Requirements

If you are passionate about driving financial excellence in a dynamic AI environment and want to join a team that values technical expertise and innovation, we encourage you to apply.

Cohere is committed to fair and transparent pay practices. The salary range listed for this role reflects the expected base compensation. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

• For candidates in the United States, the Compensation Range is: $135,000 – $250,000 USD.
• For candidates in Canada, the Compensation Range is: $195,000 – $280,000 CAD.

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.

Company Description

Cohere is the leading security-first enterprise AI company. We build cutting-edge foundation AI models and end-to-end products that are designed to solve real-world business problems. We are a global technology company co-headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco, with key offices in London, New York City, Montreal, Seoul, Germany, and Paris.