Audit & Controls Specialist (External / Internal SOX) (Train AI Models Part Time!)

hackajob is collaborating with Mercor to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

**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