Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This Senior Revenue Accountant role stands out in the SaaS ecosystem because subscription businesses live and die by how cleanly they translate contracts, usage, and evolving product offers into compliant revenue reporting. With an AI-focused company selling to developers and enterprises, revenue accounting tends to intersect with non-standard terms and frequent product iteration, making the finance function a real operational partner rather than a back-office ledger.
For a SaaS finance career, the work maps closely to the core mechanics of scaling recurring revenue: ASC 606 judgment, deferred revenue and contract asset management, and tight month-end execution. The remit also touches systems and process automation in tools commonly used across SaaS, plus cross-functional testing for new features and pricing changes, which builds durable fluency in how product decisions flow through order-to-cash and financial statements.
This position is best suited to an accountant who prefers structured close ownership but also enjoys ambiguity in contract review and collaborating outside Finance. It fits someone who wants to be a go-to point of contact for auditors and stakeholders, and who is motivated by improving the reliability of revenue data as the business introduces new commercial models.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Who are we?
Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.
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. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.
Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.
Join us on our mission and shape the future!
As a Senior Revenue Accountant at Cohere, you will:
Perform detailed contract review and analysis for non-standard arrangements to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with ASC 606
Lead and execute all revenue- and commission-related month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for all revenue, commission, and related accounts, including deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and contract assets
Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors on all revenue-related matters, providing comprehensive documentation, schedules, and explanations
Participate in cross-functional initiatives to streamline and automate revenue accounting processes within the ERP system (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce)
Collaborate with Finance, Order Operations, and Product teams to set up end-to-end order-to-cash testing for new products, features, and pricing and packaging
Lead ad hoc reporting and project engagements
This career opportunity may be a good match for you if you have:
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years focused on revenue accounting
Deep working knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606
Proficiency with a major ERP system (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to details
Experience with NetSuite ARM is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills combined with experience communicating/collaborating with non-finance teams
Experience supporting audit processes and working with external auditors
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply!
We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.
Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:
🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment
🧑💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
🍽 Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
🦷 Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
🎨 Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
✈️ 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)
