Subject Matter Expert (SME) - AI for Finance (Mid 2026)

Ziplines • San Carlos, CA

3d • Remote

About The Position

About Ziplines Ziplines Education is a category-leading education company that partners with universities to deliver industry-focused certificate courses that prepare professionals for today’s digital-first workforce. Each year, we have the opportunity to help thousands of career advancers build the knowledge, skills, and credentials they need to move their careers forward. 92% of learners would recommend our programs, and our net promoter score is consistently in the excellent range. Together, we empower adult learners to confidently pursue the career they’ve always wanted. Course development schedule Work on this course will begin in spring 2026. We will be recruiting for SME roles on a rolling basis from now until the course enters development, so if you think you're a fit for the role, please fill out an application and we'll be in touch. More about this AI for Finance course Finance and accounting professionals are under more pressure than ever before. Teams are shrinking, reporting cycles are accelerating, and leadership expects faster, more strategic insight from fewer people. AI is rapidly transforming how financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and scenario modeling are done but most finance professionals were never trained to use these tools safely inside corporate environments. This 5-week program teaches learners how to use generative AI, automation, and modern analytics tools to accelerate core finance workflows, including variance analysis, financial reporting, budget forecasting, and executive summaries. Learners apply AI to their actual work from Week 1, starting with a Corporate AI Policy Navigator that ensures every tool and technique meets compliance and audit requirements. By the end, learners leave with automated reporting workflows, AI-assisted forecasting models, and the confidence to implement AI across their finance function with no coding required. They earn a university-branded certificate signaling AI fluency in one of the most credential-sensitive professions in the market. About you You bring at least 10 years of finance experience, at least 2+ years of experience in using AI for finance, and a genuine passion for helping professionals thrive and achieve success. You have a point of view on how established and emerging AI tools can help finance professionals execute and accelerate core workflows, and you’re able to break concepts down and make them accessible to beginners. As a SME for our online course, you'll have the opportunity to shape our AI for Finance curriculum, ensure we’re teaching what matters most, share your expertise with career advancers, and guide them toward achieving their goals.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in finance, with a deep understanding of industry trends and best practices related to AI adoption strategies.
• A genuine passion for learning and helping others grow, with a focus on supporting career advancement and skill-building.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to connect with learners from diverse professional backgrounds.
• Strong point of view on what skills and knowledge new people to the field need to succeed, and an ability to break concepts down for learners while explaining the “why.”
• Able to be genuine and engaging on video.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling, relevant, industry-aligned courses that give learners what they need to advance in their field
• Record authentic, engaging videos illustrating AI for Finance concepts and showing learners how to use technologies and tools related to driving results with AI.
• Inspire learners, build confidence in their capabilities, and help them understand how to adopt and integrate AI into their finance practice.
• Optimize learner engagement, learner retention, and learner success

What This Job Offers

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