# Audit & Controls Specialist (External / Internal SOX)

> Weekday AI · United States (Remote) · Contract · Posted 2026-09-08

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** AI Training

## Description

**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.

## Apply

[Apply at Weekday AI](https://apply.workable.com/weekday-1/j/234D071BB5/apply)

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