Cohere is hiring a Senior Tax Associate / Tax Manager, Indirect Tax in California. The position is full-time and hybrid, with some days on site and some from home. Pay for this role is set at $130,000 to $180,000 a year, according to the posting.
Cohere describes the job as follows.
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’re training and deploying frontier models for enterprises who are building AI systems. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI and we are looking for folks that want to be part of that.
We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are all passionate about their craft.
We are a global technology company headquartered in Toronto with key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul. Join us!
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.
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.
3 to 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.
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.
Cohere is remote-friendly, but we also have offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin and Seoul with more opening soon.
For those in the office: a daily lunch program, plenty of snacks, and regular community and social events.
For those not near an office: a co-working benefit so you can work alongside others in your city.
Everyone receives a $500 home office stipend to set up your workspace properly.
If any of the above doesn’t line up exactly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment for all; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.
We may use AI-enabled tools to screen and assess applicants against the criteria for this position. This helps our recruiters identify potentially qualified candidates, but it doesn't limit the applications our recruiters may review or consider.
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Cohere advertises $130,000 to $180,000 a year for this role.
It is hybrid. You would work partly from home and partly from the office in California.
The posting mentions 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and skills such as SaaS. Read the full description above for the complete list.
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Cohere published the role on August 7, 2026. We check the employer's job board every day and take this page down when the role closes, so if you can read it, the job was still listed at our last check.
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