Job description
About the job
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Audit & Controls Specialist (External / Internal SOX)
Type:Contract
Compensation:$80–$120/hour
Location:Remote
Role Responsibilities
Design realistic scenarios from audit work, including audit planning, scoping, risk assessment, substantive fieldwork, sampling, testing workpapers, audit reports, and engagement wrap-up.
Review AI-generated audit outputs for accuracy, evidential support, and sound professional judgment.
Provide clear written feedback to improve AI performance in audit and controls tasks.
Collaborate asynchronously with the research team to enhance AI model training and evaluation.
Develop SOX controls documentation, walkthroughs, testing, issue tracking, and remediation validation.
Qualifications
Must-Have
Public accounting audit background (Big 4 or regional firm) and/or internal audit/controls (SOX) background.
CPA or CIA.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Strong written communication and attention to detail.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
Submit a resume or a short summary of your audit experience.
Complete a short form on your practice area, specialties, and certifications.
Selected applicants may complete a brief sample task.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.