Internal Audit and SOX Compliance Manager

Who are we?

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 co-headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco, with key offices in London, New York City, Montreal, Seoul, Germany and Paris. Join us!

Who are we?

Cohere is at the forefront of AI innovation, building cutting-edge language models and AI systems that are transforming how businesses operate. Our Finance team plays a critical role in supporting our rapid growth and ensuring operational excellence in this dynamic environment. We value technical expertise, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to accuracy and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our financial infrastructure while working at the intersection of finance and transformative AI technology.

As we scale our business and navigate an evolving regulatory landscape, we’re 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

You may be a good fit if you

• Have 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

• Possess professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA, with strong knowledge of COSO frameworks and SOX compliance

• Demonstrate expertise in project management, with proven ability to oversee consultants and external audit firms

• Exhibit strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex control environments and identify emerging risks

• Are a collaborative leader who can build relationships across technical and business teams

• Possess excellent communication skills to articulate audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership

• Are adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced environment where AI technologies and business needs evolve rapidly

Apply

If you are passionate about building robust governance frameworks in an AI-driven environment and want to join a team that values innovation, integrity, and excellence, we encourage you to apply.

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Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, ensuring sound financial controls are built in from day one.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in internal audit and SOX compliance.
• 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA.
• 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 leadership skills to build relationships across technical and business teams.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-growth technology or AI company.