AI-Driven Audit & Controls Specialist

Mercor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to engage experienced audit and controls professionals — external audit and internal audit / SOX. You'll translate real audit and controls work into structured, high-quality training data that teaches AI to reason the way auditors do.

Ideal candidates bring Big 4 or regional firm audit experience and/or internal audit / controls (SOX) background, CPA or CIA credentials, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field,

Qualifications

• CPA or CIA certification is required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Public accounting audit background (Big 4 or regional firm) and/or internal audit/SOX

Responsibilities

• Design realistic audit scenarios: planning, scoping, risk assessment, and testing workpapers.
• Review AI-generated outputs for accuracy, evidential support, and professional judgment.
• Provide written feedback to improve AI performance on audit tasks.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the research team

Skills

CPA

CIA

Strong written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to engage experienced audit and controls professionals — external audit and internal audit / SOX. You'll translate real audit and controls work into structured, high-quality training data that teaches AI to reason the way auditors do.

Ideal candidates bring Big 4 or regional firm audit experience and/or internal audit / controls (SOX) background, CPA or CIA credentials, and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field,