Audit & Controls Specialist (External / Internal SOX)

Remote • Contract • USA • $80-$120/hr

Mercor is hiring for this role as an independent contractor engagement. Work is remote and project based.

Role Overview

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.

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