Audit Specialist - SOX Expert

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’Angngelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

About the role

We are seeking an Audit & Controls Specialist (External / Internal SOX) for a contract position. This role is remote and offers compensation of $80–$120/hour.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic scenarios from audit work, including audit planning, scoping, risk assessment, and substantive fieldwork.
• Review and compare AI-generated audit outputs for accuracy, evidential support, and sound professional judgment.
• Provide clear written feedback to improve AI performance in audit and controls tasks.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the research team to ensure high-quality training data.

Requirements

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