Cohere · 1 week ago
Head of Financial Communications
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expCohere is a company focused on scaling intelligence to serve humanity through AI systems. They are seeking a Head of Financial Communications to design and execute the financial communications strategy in preparation for an IPO, ensuring accurate and consistent messaging across all stakeholders.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIMachine LearningNatural Language Processing
Responsibilities
Partner closely with the CFO on message strategy, communications planning, and organizational priorities
Design and lead the CFO and Finance Team’s engagement strategy for key stakeholders — including planning, messaging, implementation, and operational cadence
Build and manage processes for cross-functional coordination with key partners including Policy, Legal, Corporate Communications, and HR
Support the CFO in preparing for investor and Board engagements, including materials for S-1 filings, roadshows, earnings readiness, and strategic updates
Serve as a member of the Finance Senior Leadership Team; attend leadership meetings, identify agenda priorities, coordinate follow-ups, and ensure execution of agreed-upon actions
Partner with Legal and Corporate Communications to align messaging across internal and external channels and ensure compliance with disclosure and regulatory requirements
Liaise with the Communications Team to ensure Finance communications align with the company’s broader strategic narrative and brand positioning
Collaborate with global communications colleagues to ensure consistency and accuracy across markets and audiences in support of a unified storytelling agenda
Serve as the primary coordination point for operational and infrastructure issues across the Finance organization, driving connectivity and communication excellence
Develop and edit a wide range of financial communications materials, including board presentations, investor decks, FAQs, internal updates, and employee communications
Lead preparation and messaging for key financial events and milestones (e.g., IPO communications, quarterly results, M&A announcements, investor days)
Advance the company’s financial policy positions with regulatory bodies such as the SEC and other global financial regulators
Support change management and internal engagement around new reporting structures, controls, and expectations of operating as a public company
Manage timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across financial communications workstreams, ensuring efficient coordination and quality outputs
Ensure compliance and alignment with internal disclosure policies, public company reporting standards, and regulatory guidance
Create repeatable systems and playbooks for financial communications and earnings preparation post-IPO
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience in financial communications, investor relations, corporate affairs, or executive communications
Proven ability to translate complex financial data and insights into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
Demonstrated success building new processes and communication systems in a fast-paced or high-growth environment
Experience developing executive-level presentations and materials for boards, investors, and regulators
Strong understanding of SEC disclosure requirements and global financial regulatory environments
Exceptional writing, editing, and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional initiatives
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Finance, Business, or a related field required
Preferred
Experience supporting a company through an IPO or other major liquidity or financial transformation event strongly preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
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!)
Company
Cohere
Cohere is an enterprise AI firm developing secure and private AI technology to address real-world business challenges.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Cohere has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (14)
2023 (13)
2022 (5)
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Government of CanadaTiger Global ManagementIndex Ventures
2025-09-24Series D· $100M
2025-08-14Series D· $500M
2025-06-17Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Aidan Gomez
cofounder + ceo
Ivan Zhang
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-20
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