Independent Consultant, Finance, Data & Engineering (Domain Expert)

Micro1; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Micro1 is seeking an Independent Consultant in Finance, Data & Engineering (Domain Expert) to contribute to a customer AI initiative. This remote, contract role focuses on evaluating real-world tasks, financial models, data analyses, code, and documentation to ensure accuracy and practical value.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated independent practice as a freelancer or consultant, strong communication, and the ability to provide actionable feedback.

Qualifications

• Independent practice as a freelancer, consultant, or business owner.
• Expertise in finance, data, analytics, software, or quantitative disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with actionable feedback.
• Experience managing client engagements end-to-end, including scoping and delivery.
• Credentials such as CPA, CFA, PE, or advanced quantitative degree.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate real-world tasks, analyses, and deliverables.
• Assess AI-generated outputs for accuracy and practical value.
• Develop authentic scenarios and problem sets based on client engagements.
• Identify gaps, errors, or flawed assumptions and provide detailed feedback.
• Document findings and recommendations for the customer's team.
• Contribute to AI training data and evaluation processes.

Skills

Communication

Client engagement

Quantitative analysis

Freelance experience

Tools

Spreadsheets

BI platforms

Accounting software

Programming environments

Job description

Role Title: Independent Consultant, Finance, Data & Engineering (Domain Expert) Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Independent Consultants, Finance, Data & Engineering (Domain Experts) to participate in a unique project supporting a customer's AI initiatives. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required - your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

Leverage your hands-on experience in finance, data science, analytics, or engineering to review and evaluate real-world tasks, analyses, and deliverables. Assess AI-generated outputs, such as financial models, data analyses, code, technical documentation, and business reports for accuracy, rigor, and practical value. Develop authentic scenarios and problem sets inspired by actual client engagements and independent project work. Identify and articulate gaps, errors, or flawed assumptions in AI system outputs, delivering detailed, constructive feedback to guide improvements. Share professional insights on the effectiveness and usability of tools commonly utilized in your field - including spreadsheets, BI platforms, accounting software, and programming environments. Clearly document your findings, rationale, and actionable recommendations to inform the customer's team and enhance AI system capabilities. Contribute your expertise to the creation and refinement of AI training datasets, ensuring real-world relevance and technical accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated independent practice as a freelancer, consultant, fractional professional, or business owner.
• Established expertise in finance and accounting, data science, analytics, software or systems engineering, or closely related quantitative disciplines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on clarity, thoroughness, and actionable feedback.
• Prior experience managing client engagements end-to-end, including scoping, pricing, and delivery.
• Relevant credentials such as CPA, CFA, PE, or an advanced degree in a quantitative field.
• Exposure to automation, scripting, or process optimization within your domain.
• Awareness of emerging trends in AI, digital productivity, or automation technologies.