Senior Internal Auditor for AI & SOX Controls

Mercor; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to translate real audit and controls work into structured, high-quality training data for AI systems that reason like auditors. This role focuses on external audit, internal audit, and SOX controls, converting complex work into practical training scenarios.

The ideal candidate has Big 4 or regional firm audit experience, CPA or CIA certification, and a degree in Accounting or Finance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design realistic audit scenarios for planning, scoping, risk assessment, fieldwork and test workpapers.
• Review AI-generated audit outputs for accuracy and evidential support.
• Provide clear written feedback to improve AI audit and controls tasks.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the research team.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI lab to translate real audit and controls work into structured, high-quality training data for AI systems that reason like auditors. This role focuses on external audit, internal audit, and SOX controls, converting complex work into practical training scenarios.

The ideal candidate has Big 4 or regional firm audit experience, CPA or CIA certification, and a degree in Accounting or Finance.