Controller

Aston Carter•New York, NY

3d•$125 - $125•Remote

About The Position

This is a 100% remote, 12-week consulting engagement (with potential for extension) for seasoned accounting or finance professionals to leverage their expertise in Artificial Intelligence. The role involves training and improving AI models used by finance professionals worldwide. It offers a flexible, fully remote consulting environment where professionals can apply their real-world accounting knowledge to complex AI challenges in areas such as controllership, public accounting, audit, tax, financial reporting, FP&A, and technical accounting. The opportunity provides exposure to emerging AI and Large Language Model (LLM) technology and allows professionals to work at the intersection of Accounting, Finance, and AI.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Background in one or more of the following: Public Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Audit, Tax, Advisory Services, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Finance Operations.
Strong understanding of financial reporting and controllership functions.
Experience with technical accounting topics, including revenue recognition and lease accounting.
Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.
Exposure to treasury functions and month-end close processes.
Excellent written communication and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
Basic familiarity with AI, ChatGPT, Copilot, or other LLM tools.
Availability for 30-40 hours per week throughout the engagement.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred (not required).
Master's degree or advanced accounting/finance credentials are a plus.
Experience creating or reviewing complex accounting and finance case studies.
Consulting, advisory, or project-based experience.
Interest in emerging technologies and AI applications within accounting, finance, and business operations.
Passion for improving how AI supports finance professionals and organizations globally.

Responsibilities

Review accounting and finance scenarios and evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy, completeness, and professional relevance.
Assess financial reporting, audit, tax, treasury, and technical accounting content against industry standards and best practices.
Provide expert feedback to improve the quality, consistency, and reliability of AI-generated outputs.
Develop realistic accounting and finance case studies based on real-world business situations.
Create clear explanations of accounting principles, technical accounting guidance, and practical applications.
Identify errors, inconsistencies, and gaps in AI-generated analysis and recommend improvements.
Evaluate AI reasoning and decision-making in accounting and financial contexts.
Collaborate with project teams to enhance evaluation standards and quality guidelines.
Manage priorities independently while maintaining high-quality deliverables and meeting project timelines.
Test and review outputs generated by AI and Large Language Model (LLM) technologies.