Manager or Tax Counsel (AI)

TL;DR

Manager or Tax Counsel (AI): Leading global tax planning for M&A transactions, Canadian income tax compliance, transfer pricing, and cross-border structures with an accent on optimizing tax positions and supporting US GAAP compliance. Focus on designing complex tax strategies, coordinating due diligence, and translating international tax developments into actionable business guidance.

Location: Hybrid role in Toronto or Montreal; remote-friendly options are also available.

Company

Cohere is a security-first enterprise AI company building foundation models and end-to-end products for business applications.

What you will do

• Lead tax due diligence and preliminary planning for global M&A transactions.
• Design and implement global tax planning structures covering Canadian and foreign tax positions.
• Optimize transfer pricing outcomes and support US GAAP compliance.
• Oversee Canadian income tax planning, compliance, filings, and service-provider coordination.
• Advise Legal and business teams on tax implications of commercial arrangements and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor global tax developments, treaties, and opportunities affecting the business.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in Canadian tax, international tax, or M&A tax.
• Strong expertise in Canadian income tax, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax planning.
• Experience managing complex tax projects from inception through completion.
• Knowledge of global tax principles, international tax treaties, and Canadian and global indirect tax systems.
• Experience in the technology or AI sector.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and tax research tools; strong communication and analytical skills.

Nice to have

• JD designation.
• Knowledge of US tax.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid and remote-friendly work options with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Full health and dental coverage, including a separate mental health budget.
• RRSP matching, 401(k), and pension schemes depending on location.
• Six weeks of paid vacation and up to six months of fully topped-up parental leave for either parent.
• Lunch, enrichment, education, learning, coworking, and home-office benefits.
• Annual company offsite and budget for travel to other offices.