Compliance and Controls AI Expert

Compliance and controls AI Expert

Weekday AI · United States (Remote) · Part-time · Posted 2026-04-21

Workplace: remote

Department: AI Training

Description

This role is for one of our clients

Compensation: $100-$120 per hour (20 hours per week commitment)
Job Type: Part-time / Contract

Location: US, UK, Canada, France, Portugal (remote)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and forward-thinking Compliance & Controls AI Expert to join our finance and risk team. This role blends deep accounting expertise with emerging AI-driven solutions to strengthen compliance frameworks, automate controls, and enhance financial reporting accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in GAAP and IFRS standards, hands-on experience with internal controls and audits, and working knowledge of complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition and lease accounting.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing AI-powered solutions to support financial compliance and control processes. This includes leveraging automation and analytics tools to monitor adherence to GAAP and IFRS requirements, identify anomalies, and reduce manual intervention in financial reporting workflows.

You will collaborate closely with finance, audit, and technology teams to strengthen internal control frameworks. This includes evaluating existing controls, identifying gaps, and implementing intelligent monitoring systems to ensure ongoing compliance. Supporting internal and external audits will be a core part of your role, where you will use AI tools to streamline audit preparation, documentation, and evidence gathering.

A significant portion of your work will focus on complex accounting areas. You will ensure accurate application of revenue recognition standards (such as ASC 606 / IFRS 15), including contract analysis and performance obligation identification. Similarly, you will support lease accounting processes (ASC 842 / IFRS 16), ensuring proper classification, measurement, and reporting using automated tools and systems.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS standards, with the ability to interpret and apply them in real-world scenarios
• Proven experience in internal controls design, testing, and audit support
• Hands-on experience with revenue recognition and lease accounting processes
• Familiarity with AI, data analytics, or automation tools in finance (e.g., RPA, machine learning-based monitoring systems)
• Ability to translate accounting requirements into scalable, technology-driven solutions
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills to work cross-functionally with finance, audit, and tech teams

Preferred Background:

• CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification
• 2–8 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, or financial compliance
• Exposure to ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Experience in digital transformation or finance automation initiatives is a plus

What You’ll Gain:

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of accounting and advanced technology, helping shape the future of finance operations. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge AI applications in compliance while deepening your expertise in critical accounting areas.

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