Audit & Controls Specialist (External / Internal SOX)

Weekday AI; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI is seeking experienced audit and controls professionals to translate real audit work into structured training data for AI that reasons like auditors. The role focuses on external and internal audit, SOX, and risk controls, with fully remote work from the United States.

Ideal candidates have Big 4 or regional audit backgrounds, CPA or CIA credentials, and a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance. You will review AI outputs, provide feedback, and collaborate asynchronously with the

Qualifications

• Public accounting audit background (Big 4 or regional firm).
• CPA or CIA certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic scenarios from your audit work covering planning, scope, risk assessment, and testing.
• Review and compare AI-generated audit outputs for accuracy and evidential support.
• Provide clear written feedback to improve AI performance in audit tasks.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the research team.

Skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Auditing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CIA certification

Job description

This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $80 - $120 per hour

We are 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.

Focus Areas

External audit & assurance, internal audit, risk & controls (SOX).

Key Responsibilities

• Design realistic scenarios from your work — audit planning, scoping & risk assessment; substantive fieldwork, sampling & testing workpapers; the audit report & opinion / engagement wrap-up; PBC support; SOX controls documentation, walkthroughs & testing; issue tracking and remediation validation
• Review and compare AI-generated audit outputs for accuracy, evidential support, and sound professional judgment
• Provide clear written feedback that improves how AI performs audit and controls tasks
• Collaborate asynchronously with the research team

Ideal Qualifications

• 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

• 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

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.