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Cohere, a leading enterprise AI company, is seeking an experienced Tax Counsel/Manager to lead its global tax planning function. This is a strategic role focused on optimizing Cohere's tax position across multiple jurisdictions while supporting the company's rapid growth and M&A activities.
Key responsibilities include leading tax due diligence and preliminary planning for all M&A transactions, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors to support business objectives. You will design and implement global tax planning structures that optimize Canadian and foreign tax positions, transfer pricing outcomes, and US GAAP compliance. The role requires overseeing domestic Canadian income tax planning, compliance, and routine filings while establishing efficient processes with service provider coordination.
You will provide expert tax guidance to Legal and business teams on commercial arrangements and strategic initiatives, translating complex tax implications into actionable insights. Additionally, you'll monitor global tax developments and assess their impact on Cohere's tax position and planning opportunities.
The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of progressive experience in Canadian tax, international tax, or M&A tax with strong technical expertise in Canadian income tax, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax planning. You should have a proven ability to manage complex tax projects from inception to completion, excellent analytical skills, and experience in the technology or AI sector. Knowledge of global tax principles (US experience is a plus) and international tax treaties is essential, along with working knowledge of Canadian and global indirect tax systems. A JD designation is preferred, and advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and tax research tools is required.
Cohere is remote-friendly with offices in Toronto, London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul. The company offers comprehensive benefits including health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, 100% parental leave top-up for up to 6 months, 6 weeks of paid vacation, education stipends, and a $500 home office stipend.
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