Creates realistic external audit, internal audit, and SOX controls scenarios for AI training. Reviews AI-generated audit outputs for accuracy, evidence, and professional judgment; provides written feedback; and collaborates asynchronously with a research team. Responsibilities include audit planning, risk assessment, substantive testing, workpapers, audit reporting, PBC support, SOX walkthroughs and testing, issue tracking, and remediation validation.
This role is for one of our clients
Compensation: $80 - $120 per hour
We are 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).
Requirements
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
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Contract and Payment Terms
- You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
- This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
- Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
- Your work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
- Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
- Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.
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