Senior Tax Associate / Tax Manager, Indirect Tax

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.

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

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 have

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

Benefits

Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or equivalent in 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 including arts & culture, fitness/wellness, quality time, workspace improvement, and education & learning stipend; 6 weeks of paid vacation (30 working days); Budget for traveling to other offices if remote, plus annual company offsite; Daily lunch program, snacks, and community events for those in office; Co-working benefit for those not near an office; $500 home office stipend