[Hiring] Internal Audit and SOX Compliance Manager @Cohere

Role Description

Cohere is seeking an experienced Internal Audit and SOX Compliance Manager to join our Finance team reporting to the Global Controller. This role requires a strategic thinker who can oversee documentation of our internal control framework and ensure our governance practices align with our innovative AI-driven business model.

In this role, you will:

• Own the enterprise SOX business process control framework, including scoping, risk assessment, control design standards, and documentation requirements across all in-scope entities and processes.
• Drive timely remediation of control deficiencies by designing and implementing sustainable corrective actions, and serve as the primary business controls liaison with external auditors for SOX testing, walkthroughs, and evidence requests.
• Partner with Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and People teams to embed effective controls into core processes.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of SOX documentation — scoping, narratives, risk-control matrices, walkthroughs, testing, deficiency evaluation, remediation, and reporting — and drive automation and efficiency across the program.
• Act as a strategic advisor on cross-functional business transformation initiatives (new systems, new revenue streams, M&A, process redesign), ensuring sound financial controls are built in from day one.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in internal audit and SOX compliance, with 2+ years in a managerial role, preferably in a high-growth technology or AI company.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA, with strong knowledge of COSO frameworks and SOX compliance.
• Expertise in project management, with proven ability to oversee consultants and external audit firms.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex control environments and identify emerging risks.
• Collaborative leader who can build relationships across technical and business teams.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced environment where AI technologies and business needs evolve rapidly.

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.