Mercor is hiring experienced Finance professionals to join an exciting collaboration with a top AI research lab. This role involves contributing to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed to replicate real-world workflows across Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Strategic Finance, Corporate Finance, Treasury, and Budgeting & Forecasting. You'll help train, test, and calibrate AI agents on complex financial tasks such as budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow modeling, and strategic financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate financial outputs produced by AI systems for quality, accuracy, and alignment with business objectives
Calibrate AI decision-making processes in tasks such as forecasting models and scenario analysis
Simulate and audit budgeting workflows, financial reporting, and variance analyses
Provide domain-specific feedback on AI-generated financial plans and strategic documents
Collaborate asynchronously with product and AI teams to improve system performance and reliability

Ideal Qualifications

2+ years of experience in finance, ideally in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, or related roles within established organizations
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA) are a plus
Strong proficiency in financial analysis and modeling techniques, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow management
Solid understanding of corporate financial planning processes, business performance metrics, and strategic decision-making frameworks
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex financial information into clear, actionable insights

Project Timeline

Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 1–2 months
Commitment: Part-time, ~20 hours/week
Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – flexible working hours

Compensation & Contract

Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($80–$100 USD/hr)
Top performers receive weekly bonus incentives ranging from $20–$100/hr on top of their pay rate
Independent contractor
Daily payment via Stripe Connect

Application & Onboarding Process

Upload your resume and application form
AI interview: A short, 15-minute conversational session designed to learn about your professional background, experience, and motivations
Work trial: A paid, 3-hour task-based assessment evaluating your ability to interpret project guidelines and deliver domain-specific output

About Mercor Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise.

Apply today and leverage your financial expertise to help build the future of AI-driven finance!

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

General Finance Expert

Anywhere in the world

Remote

Entry & mid-level

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