Finance Systems and Automation Manager

The Finance team at Cohere plays a critical role in supporting our rapid growth and ensuring operational excellence. We value technical expertise, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.

About the role

• Own the full lifecycle management of our NetSuite ERP environment, including architecture design, configuration optimization, integration development, and strategic roadmap planning to support General Ledger, AP, AR, Procure-to-Pay, Fixed Assets, Revenue Recognition, Audit, and International Consolidations & Reporting
• Drive end-to-end process excellence across Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay workflows, identifying and resolving gaps between upstream systems and ERP through disciplined integration design and implementation
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across finance workflows, with specific focus on deploying AI agents to replace manual processes and enhance operational efficiency
• Establish and maintain robust operational controls, including disciplined change management, comprehensive data governance frameworks, and measurable SLAs across all financial systems to ensure audit readiness and SOX compliance
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, Operations, IT, and Engineering to translate business requirements into scalable system solutions and drive continuous improvement
• Lead system enhancements, upgrades, and third-party integrations while ensuring data integrity, scalability, and operational reliability across the broader application landscape
• Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and user support processes to champion best practices across finance teams
• Maintain system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures to maintain system stability and security

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle management of our NetSuite ERP environment
• Drive end-to-end process excellence across Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay workflows
• Identify and implement automation opportunities
• Establish and maintain robust operational controls
• Partner with cross-functional teams
• Lead system enhancements, upgrades, and third-party integrations
• Develop and maintain documentation, training materials, and user support processes
• Maintain system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with NetSuite ERP administration and configuration across multiple financial modules
• Deep expertise in end-to-end financial workflows including AP, AR, GL, month-end close, and consolidation processes
• Experience with AI/LLM technologies and successful implementation of automation solutions in finance contexts
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong stakeholder management abilities and ability to build trusted relationships with finance leadership and cross-functional teams
• Passion for leveraging technology to transform manual processes and create exceptional operational efficiency
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with evolving requirements and priorities

Qualifications

• Passionate about driving financial excellence in a dynamic AI environment
• Willingness to join a team that values technical expertise and innovation

Skills

• NetSuite ERP administration and configuration
• End-to-end financial workflows including AP, AR, GL, month-end close, and consolidation processes
• AI/LLM technologies
• Automation solutions in finance contexts
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Stakeholder management abilities
• Leveraging technology to transform manual processes

Benefits

• Weekly lunch stipend
• Full health and dental benefits
• RSP matching, 401K, Pension Scheme
• Parental leave top-up
• Annual enrichment benefits
• Education & learning stipend
• 6 weeks of paid vacation
• Home office stipend
• Co-working benefit

Pay

• Salary range: $135,000 – $250,000 USD for candidates in the United States
• Salary range: $195,000 – $280,000 CAD for candidates in Canada

Schedule

• Full-time