General Finance Expert
- 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 connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Our distinguished investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Apply today and redefine digital creativity alongside groundbreaking AI technologies! We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.