Financial Analyst - Fully Remote

Mercor; Brampton; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI integration company is seeking an experienced Finance Professional as an Independent Contractor to evaluate financial outputs and calibrate AI systems. The role is remote, part-time, and offers flexible hours. Ideal candidates should have 2+ years of finance experience and strong analytical skills. Compensation ranges from $80–$100 USD/hour with additional bonuses for top performers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in finance, ideally in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance.
• Strong proficiency in financial analysis and modeling techniques.
• Solid understanding of corporate financial planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial outputs produced by AI systems for quality and accuracy.
• Calibrate AI decision-making processes.
• Simulate and audit budgeting workflows and financial reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis and modeling techniques

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related quantitative field

Job description

Overview

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.

Role Overview

• Position: Finance Professional – Independent Contractor, Remote
• Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week
• Duration: 1–2 months
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems for financial workflows. Train, test, and calibrate AI agents on complex financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate financial outputs produced by AI systems for quality, accuracy, and alignment with business objectives.
• Calibrate AI decision-making processes in tasks such as forecasting models and scenario analysis.
• Simulate and audit budgeting workflows, financial reporting, and variance analyses.
• Provide domain-specific feedback on AI-generated financial plans and strategic documents.
• Collaborate asynchronously with product and AI teams to improve system performance and reliability.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in finance, ideally in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, or related roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong proficiency in financial analysis and modeling techniques, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow management.
• Solid understanding of corporate financial planning processes, business performance metrics, and strategic decision-making frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, written, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA).

Engagement Details

• Compensation: $80–$100 USD/hr
• Top performers receive weekly bonus incentives ranging from $20–$100/hr on top of their pay rate.
• Independent contractor
• Daily payment via Stripe Connect
• Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours

Application Process

• Upload your resume and application form
• AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session designed to learn about your professional background, experience, and motivations
• Work trial: A paid, 3-hour task-based assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver domain-specific output

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [e-mail]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.